Good Morning Sabah People,
This was a passion project of David & mine -- to make an Alto Boot using a 100% vegetable tanned & undyed leather, from laces & lining to insole & upper.
This leather comes from a very specific tannery in Tuscany, which, since 1946, over four generations, has dedicated itself entirely to the meticulous craft of vegetable tanning. They use only artisanal techniques with a deep commitment to premium quality & ecological sustainability.
The result is leather hides that are highly coveted in the shoe industry and produced in limited quantities: milled for softness, unblemished and beautiful, and created using only natural ingredients.
These Alto Boots will turn a beautiful golden brown with wear and exposure to sunlight and the elements. They'll form to your feet like a glove. And with a touch of care, these boots will last you a lifetime.
As the first release (No. 001) of our EDIZIONE SPECIALE -- we've only made 100 Pairs of our undyed Alto Boots, available now online at the Sabah Portal and at all Sabah Houses.
Enjoy!
Sincerely, The Sabah Dealer --
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I've been wearing my pair since November, when we first sampled our Alto Boot in this undyed Tuscan leather. And I've worn them quite a bit.
They're the perfect blend of elegant & working. As such, I wore them out to the desert in New Mexico last week, hiking through sand & rock. And then dusted them off, and dressed them up for a nice dinner in town that very same night.
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Using a milled leather, our Undyed Alto Boots are comfortable from the get-go. However, the prize comes after a few weeks of wear. They form to your feet like a glove, and turn a rich, golden brown as demonstrated above & below. These boots are head turners.
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Undyed and unfinished, the elements will leave their imprint: a drop from a cocktail, a step into a stream, an afternoon in the sun. Over time, each element is absorbed into the leather, merging into a rich patina that tells the unique story of your pair. Add a touch of conditioner & oil and then they'll really sing.
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That's a brand new pair of Undyed Alto Boots -- the creamy, smooth vegetable tanned leather is just begging to be worn.
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Below is my personal pair, 183 days of wear later, compared to a brand new, unworn Alto Boot of the same leather.
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There's nothing quite like Sabah Season on our corner at Crosby & Bleecker. Stop by for a cold one soon!
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