Gunmetal Grey Suede PersonalizeThe Lbardi driving loafer is an iconic menswear staple. Each pair is handmade in our Florence workshop, utilising over 100 individual steps, including hand cutting, hand lasting and hand stitching the upper. The Lbardi driving loafer is constructed upon our softly chiseled last, which defines the shape of each and every pair. The thing that distinguishes the Lbardi driving shoe apart from others, is our hand stitching process, which utilises the
the Italian name for surgical stitches
including hand cutting
to achieve a beautiful two tone effect
L'bardi combines the casual with the formal
a leather sole with an anti-slip rubber insert and a 1cm stacked leather and rubber heel
The original technique involves involves using two needles and an awl to painstaking hand stitch the vamp while the upper is nailed on the last
which is hand dyed to create a 'castagna' or 'chestnut' patina
Each pair is handmade in our Florence workshop
surpassed only by the Tirolese construction
as well as a matching two way zip opening
It is a technique we call 'la sutura'
Our 'Penniless' loafer omits the slit of the traditional penny loafer to create a more minimalist design
