Sadelflex Leather

Astorflex Sadelflex Cuoio Moccasin

• Traditional moccasin shape
• "Penny Loafer" style
• Suede leather from Tuscany
• Vegetable tanning
• Natural rubber outsole
• Eco-friendly construction
• Handmade in Italy

Astorflex is an Italian brand that creates shoes in a traditional way, focusing on local craftsmanship and eco-friendly manufacturing.

The Mokaflex adopts the shape of a Penny Loafer, a slip-on moccasin that has spanned generations without ever going out of style. The term Loafer means "to lounge," and Penny refers to the coin that was often slipped into the leather notch on the top of the shoe. This model was very popular in the 1950s, especially among American students in the Ivy League style, who popularized the addition of the penny, which at the time was the cost of a phone call.

The soles are made of natural rubber, consisting of coagulated latex from the rubber tree (hevea brasilianis). The different parts of the shoes are assembled using water-based adhesives.

The 724 leather used for this model is a very soft and comfortable suede leather, designed to easily adapt to the shape of the foot for immediate comfort. It is advisable to waterproof it to maintain its appearance and durability.

Astorflex produces its shoes with a responsible and sustainable approach. The lining and insoles are made of vegetable-tanned calf leather. The leather is soaked in a mix of water and powdered oak bark and mimosa, without using molds or colored finishes. This process makes the leather healthier, hypoallergenic, and ensures greater absorption of sweat to keep feet dry and odorless.