Gentlemen & Young Adult Activo Basico Sneaker - Hand Painted & Burnished Cognac Calf Leather detailed with Hand Painted & Burnished Olive Calf Leather

Material: Hand Painted & Burnished Cognac Calf Leather detailed with Hand Painted & Burnished Olive Calf Leather
Lining: Tan Calf Leather
Laces: Brown
Sole: White Regular Rubber Cupsole

The classic Activo Basico sneaker with Cupsole has never been more popular than it is now. Being loved for its simple silhouette and comfortable design, the Activo Basico is both sleek & casual and pairs well with jeans and other casual styles.

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.