CORTONA

The hand-threading along the side is what sold me — you can tell someone actually did that by hand. Suede in that lead grey goes with everything, and the sabot shape gives just enough height without killing my feet after a full day.

I wore these to a gallery opening and got three compliments before I even sat down. The suede is that soft, dusty grey that somehow goes with everything, and the sabot shape has this relaxed, unhurried feel that's hard to find.

The hand-threading along the profile is what sold me, you can tell someone actually did that by hand. Wore them to a gallery opening and they were comfortable the whole evening, no break-in needed.