However, that’s only a part of the story. That upper is reinforced with fine, full-grain leather on the toe cap, heel, eyestays and even the side stripe. The collar lining and is also made from the same leather.
But wait, there’s more! As a kind of finishing touch, the upper has a series of metal rivets that wrap around the whole upper, including the toe and heel.
Sneaky superpower
The intricate upper is, perhaps obviously, the most eye-catching element on this sneaker. However, it’s far from the only thing to get excited about.
While that upper is where the shoe’s styling really kicks it up a notch, the outsole is arguably just as significant. That’s because the brand decided to go in a different direction than its standard vulcanized rubber.