Artizan Belgian Slipper - Mad Dog

Black Calf Leather

$416.00 Bundle Save
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Quality Takes Time. Please note our current made-to-order lead time is 9-12 weeks

  • Handmade to order in Northampton, England
  • Tusting and Burnett veg tan goat leather
  • CF Stead reverse kudu leather trim
  • Calf leather lining
  • Cork filled veg tan insole
  • Custom cut Vibram flex sole
  • Fully re-soleable

The Artizan is a Belgian slipper style with apron detailing that also draws inspiration from lightweight jazz and dance shoes. Clean, simple, and versatile, the soft leather moulds to your foot, and the sole flexes with natural movement. Between the insole and outsole, the shoe features a layer of cork filling which is usually only found in high-quality, hand-made dress shoes. This process adds comfort and support as your foot gradually beds into the shoe, leaving a subtle and lasting personal imprint of the wearer's feet.


    Mad dog and Sokoto goat leather has a tight fibre structure like that of deer, on small skins 1.4 to 1.6 mm in thickness. Due to the unique oils and tanning processes each skin varies in grain requiring a well-trained eye to cut matching pairs. The veg tan leather will darken and patina over time to offer an individual, rich natural look. CF Steads reverse kudu suede is a perfect accompaniment, the most durable, tight and robust suede we have ever used with a super fine nap. Combined with a strong Northampton tanned calf lining leather, all the materials are designed to last many a resole.


    SHIPPING & DELIVERY TIME

    UK & REST OF THE WORLD SHIPPING

    - Worldwide Footwear Orders - INCLUDED IN PRICE

    UK Care Product & Accessory orders up to £150 - £15

    - Rest Of The World Care Product & Accessory orders up to £150 - £30-£35

    WORLDWIDE DELIVERY TIME 

    - All Footwear orders excluding Stitchdown Collection - 9-12 weeks

    - Stitchdown Collection Orders - 12-15 weeks

    - Gift Vouchers, Care Product & Accessory orders - up to 2 weeks

    For Further Information Please Visit Our Shipping Page

    Orders within Europe: Prices shown include VAT. All final purchase prices include delivery duty paid (DDP).

    Orders Outside of Europe: Prices shown are now automatically exclusive of VAT. Customers are liable for any local duties incurred at the shipping destination. If unsure, please check with your local customs office before placing an order.

    To maintain and protect your Crown Northampton Shoes we offer a selection of cleaning and weather proofing product alongside polishes and shoe trees. See below for style specific care products. To view care guides click here

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    The four main shoemaking stages once an order is placed...

    Clicking

    The ‘clicking’ or cutting process as it is also known is the very start of your shoes being made, the leather is cut into the shapes that make up your silhouette either by hand or on a press.

    Closing

    Once all the components of the shoe are cut they go through several processes that are essential to the construction then they are sewn together to make the upper.

    Lasting

    A last is a template form that is unique to each shoe size and style, the upper is pulled onto the last to give it the final shape of the shoe ready for a sole to be fitted. Once the sole is fitted the shoe will have it’s complete form.

    Shoe Rooming

    The final stage of the factory process your shoes go through the hands of our quality checkers and the finish is applied to the leather or suede to finish the shoe and ensure it looks it’s absolute best.