CLZ01

Handcut Italian recycle vintage leather

white assorted color story

SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE HAND MADE SHOES

RECYCLE ITALIAN LEATHERS ADVANCED SPORT AND SOLE DESIGN

THIS special white recycle GBS Evolution IV super limited edition CLZ01 handmade high-top advanced trainer shoe design reduces environmental impact and helps fight global plastic and plastic microfiber contamination of the world's land and water. It is one of only 3 pairs currently being made by hand in the entire world, each created exclusively for Darklands in Berlin, using authentic recycled vintage garment leathers carefully selected from our recycling research, luxurious special Italian calfskin lined interiors, advanced technology natural ultra long-lasting Michelin rubber Vibram Rollingait system soles, and a classic American 1940’s hi-top basketball sneaker design upper. Each item is unique one-of-a-kind. The shoe was cut and constructed individually by hand in the town of San Zenone degli Ezzelini by Giuseppe Rebesco respecting a 15-year long collaboration of special artisanal shoe design and creation with Geoffrey B. Small and is handsigned individually by the designer. The shoes also come with two sets of different laces including a top quality all natural Italian linen laces with metal tips and a special handmade limited edition box created by the 82-year master boxmaker Giuseppe Salmaso in Piove di Sacco, Padova exclusively for GBS Evolution 2021. Variations in color and color density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of this special handmaking technique. Please treat with care. Clean with chamois or moist soft cloth. Use clear polish for protection. Shoes will age with patina and become more comfortable with wear. For more care information please contact your exclusive authorized Geoffrey B. Small dealer.