This ankle-high shoe with the distinctive moccasin seam on the front vamp is made by Astorflex from soft suede, which really brings out its sporty character. The insole of the partially lined shoe is padded and removable and can be replaced with your own insoles if required. The stitched-through, mostly smooth rubber sole with a few flat round studs makes the shoe slip-resistant and weatherproof to a certain extent.

Astorflex’s origins date back to the 19th century. After World War I, the descendants of the shoemaking family founded the company “Fratelli Travenzoli” in Castel d’Ario, a small shoemaking town in the province of Mantua (Lombardy). From then on, the Travenzolis specialized in manufacturing shoes using the “Ideal Method,” in which a visible seam connects the upper to the insole, making the shoes particularly flexible, hard-wearing, and durable. Today, the future of Astorflex lies in the hands of Fabio Travenzoli, who consistently prioritizes high-quality materials in production. First-class Italian leather is used for the upper, sourced primarily from master tanneries in Tuscany. The lining and insoles are usually made of soft calfskin, vegetable-tanned in a solution of oak bark and mimosa. The outsoles are primarily made of natural rubber, and water-based adhesives are used. At Astorflex, the company is fully committed to the “good shoe,” as the phrase “La scarpa buona” in the shoe manufacturer’s logo promises.

The outsole may leave colored marks on the shoe or floor due to abrasion.