Description :

Thierry Rabotin slip-on walking shoes. Uppers are a black and gray leather combination that's pleated along the vamp. Black rubber sole with round heel. These shoes have been used several times, but are in very good condition.

Size 41.5 European (US 11 Women according to TR size chart)

********  ABOUT THIERRY RABOTIN SHOES  *******

Thierry Rabotin shoes are made in Italy near Milan of Italian-sourced materials by Italian craftsmen. They generally retail between $250 - $500 per pair and are made of hand-selected premium leathers and fabrics. Rabotin’s emphasis on comfort (“I like to design shoes that envelop the feet giving the pleasant sensation of walking barefoot”) has resulted in the company’s development of the “sacchetto” working method:

The "sacchetto" working method is a technique which permits the manufacturing of particularly comfortable shoes. This working process according to the rules of the most authentic Italian shoemaking tradition involves up to two hundred steps requiring outstanding skillfulness, experience and competence. During the sewing stage, the full grain nappa lining is attached like a "sac" along its edge permitting to build a shoe without the rigid components used in most shoes. The shoe becomes lighter and allows the foot to move naturally. A breathable cushioned material is inserted between the sole and the lining to provide long lasting shock absorption all along the foot. The flexible construction allows the application of heels requiring the incorporation of the insole and the heel. This "bridge" between the heel and the ball of the foot is built under the insole cushioned with a layer of memory foam that diminishes the pressure on the plantar arch.