The 2 Monkeys TM72924 Sportif Black Calf French Vintage Style Moccasin Boots by Jelado (Other Brands)

"Sportif" moccasin-style boots with a French vintage feel

  

 

The 2 Monkeys' boots Sportif (Sportif) was a French brand around 1920-30.

These boots are designed with the image of boots worn for hunting and outdoor activities.

That said, these are not reproductions of actual old boots.

 

 

At the time, the style was mainly based on European boots,

These boots incorporate the moccasin-style toe design that was popular in the United States around the same time.

 

The leather is French calfskin, which is soft and conforms to your feet. It is dyed black.

The brown core that becomes visible as you wear the shoes highlights the changes that occur over time.

 

The base is particularly infused with the taste of the era.

By using the Goodyear welt method for the tread area and the McKay method for the waist to heel area,

It recreates the style of a beveled spade sole with a tightly cinched waist.

Looking at the sole from the bottom, you can clearly see how tight the waist is.

  

The top and bottom of the heel are S-shaped. The soft leather faithfully reproduces the shape of the last.

The pitch on the smaller heel accentuates the curve.

The curves are combined on the front, back, left and right of the shoe, which is in line with traditional European aesthetics.

It has an elegant style.

 

 

The toe has a thin leather toe cap that is comfortable to wear.

As you wear them, you can enjoy the change in the toes as they flatten and sink over time, and the leather will become more comfortable all the way to the toes.

 

 

A 3mm thick rubber sheet is attached to the tread area of ​​the sole.

The heel top lift is made of rubber and is 10mm. These rubber contact surfaces are

It grips the road firmly, preventing slipping and reducing wear on the sole.

 

 

The comfort is light and soft. In addition to the characteristics of the leather and the unique manufacturing process,

This is due to the combination of a well-flexed sole (single leather sole).

If you are used to wearing work boots, you will feel the lightness and

You'll be amazed at how comfortable they feel from the moment you put them on.

 

 

The width of the sportif last is equivalent to E.

It is designed to fit a standard foot shape slightly loosely, but also fits those with narrower feet.

You can tighten the laces to get a secure fit thanks to the softness of the leather.

If you have high arches and wide feet, you can choose a size slightly larger than your foot length.

The fit is not significantly affected. The sole width is narrowed at the arch,

This is the benefit of having your feet resting on soft leather.

 

Not only does it have an elegant style and the joy of aging,

In terms of comfort, the shoes also incorporate the advantages of leather shoes from the 1920s and 1930s.

From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, a considerable number of European shoemakers

I went to America to learn about the mechanisms of mass production.

In response to the rapid population growth caused by immigration and economic development, the United States was the first to establish a mass production system.

It was during this period that they influenced and improved each other in shoemaking.

The 2 Monkeys' sportif boots were a common style in Europe and America at that time.

These boots are unique in that they are modeled after the traditional style of boots and suit both American and European styles .