Gentlemen Oceano Boat Classic in Hand Painted & Burnished Burgundy Calf Leather

Material: Hand Painted & Burnished Burgundy Calf Leather
Lining: Red Calf Leather
Laces: Black
Sole: White Boat Sole

The Oceano Classic Boat shoe is named for its use by sailors as a deck shoe. While it was initially made for nautical use, its casual style and practical rubber sole made it popular beyond that. Perfect for wear during the warm summer months, the Oceano Classic is one of the most-loved casual styles available.

In shoemaking terminology, burnish is the term for adding an antiqued effect on leather shoes to create a variation in shades. The process of burnishing is meant to bring out the highs and the lows of the shoe, strongly focusing on drawing out the depth of the leather. Burnishing helps in giving the shoes a look of superior quality and exclusiveness.

The process requires simple but precise equipment, a set of burnishing mops and a bar of specific burnishing wax. The rest is all down to the skill and expertise of the burnishing artisan to achieve the best possible finish.

It takes up to one hour to perfect each individual shoe, having to burnish the entire shoe with particular care, paying special attention to the cap and counter.