A shoe for long walks

The upper is knitted rather than cut from panels, so it lies soft against the foot and gives where the foot actually bends. The lacing holds the fit, and the sole underneath is thick and divided into segments. Together they make a shoe that can be worn from morning until the walk home.

Design Highlights

A knitted upper has some stretch in it, which is what stops the shoe pressing at the toes and the instep after a few hours. Air passes through the knit as well, so the foot stays cool on a warm day. The lacing runs through a simple eyelet line and can be pulled to the tightness the day asks for. Underneath, the sole is built thick in separate segments, so the step rolls forward instead of landing flat, and the tread is kept fine enough to hold on a smooth floor without looking heavy.

How to Style It

With straight jeans and a plain shirt it reads as the everyday shoe for a working day. Against a track trouser and a light jacket it becomes the pair for a long walk. Keep the clothes quiet so the knit texture does the talking, and let the sole set the proportion of the look.

A knitted sneaker that goes the distance without asking attention.