EV8Z08
EXCLUSIVE GBS "EXTENSIONISM" ADVANCED
DESIGN HAND MADE SPORT SHOES
ENTIRELY HAND CUT GIUSEPPE REBESCO ITALIAN VINTAGE RECYCLED LEATHERS
AND SOLE CONSTRUCTIONS
This super limited edition Evolution VIII EV8Z08 "extensionism" advanced design handmade recycle vintage leather trainer shoe design reduces environmental impact and carbon emissions, and helps fight global warming. It is one of only 2 pairs of its kind currently made in the entire world, each exclusively for Liberté in Kobe, Japan. It was created using authentic recycled vintage garment leathers carefully selected from our recycling research, special Italian calfskin linings, extreme artisanal handcut "extensionism" extended sole inserts with handcut Italian Vibram rubber lugged tread soles combined with a classic American late 1950’s sneaker upper design. The totally unique cutting-edge shoes were made for us in San Zenone degli Ezzelini by the Italian master, Giuseppe Rebesco, a leading historical expert specialist in hand crafted footwear making as part of an ongoing 18 year personal collaboration with Geoffrey B. Small. Each of the leathers was hand drawn and cut in the original method utilized since the middle ages period of shoe crafting and then meticulously assembled in a very slow and painstaking process. Each item is a unique one-of-a-kind and signed by the designer. Variations in color and color density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of the recycled garment leathers, ancient hand shoe making technique, and style. Please treat with care. Clean with chamois or soft cloth. Shoes will age with patina and become more comfortable with wear.
...this leather trainer shoe design reduces environmental impact and carbon emissions, and helps fight global warming...
...created using authentic recycled vintage garment leathers carefully selected from our recycling research...
...each of the leathers was hand drawn and cut in the original method utilized since the middle ages period of shoe crafting and then meticulously assembled in a very slow and painstaking process...
...extreme artisanal handcut "extensionism" extended sole inserts with handcut Italian Vibram rubber lugged tread soles...
...each item is a unique one-of-a-kind and signed by the designer...
Handsigned by the designer, this extraordinary EV8Z08 extreme handmade "extensionsim" version interpretation of an American late 1950’s a reproduction style sneaker is one of only 2 pieces of its kind made in the entire world exclusively for Liberté in Kobe, Japan. It is not only a serious collector's piece but an extremely versatile, functional and wearable wardrobe investment. Its incredible materials, components, construction and innovative proportions provide superb ease of movement, comfort and impeccable taste for extensive travel, work and social occasions. Designed and built like no other shoe in the world... a wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value that also reduces environmental impact and helps fight global warming.
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1070 euro
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