Italian Blucher w/ Vibram Tuscany

Story

A masterclass in ’50s heritage and Italian craftsmanship

The Italian Blucher by Yuketen is a sophisticated evolution of the classic lace-up moccasin, blending mid-century Ivy style with artisanal Italian assembly. Handcrafted in Italy using Opera’s full-grain flesh-out leather from Tuscany, this shoe offers the plush, nappy aesthetic of suede with the structural integrity and thickness of full-grain hide. Built on Yuketen’s proprietary 1950s moccasin last and utilizing genuine moccasin construction, it provides a molded, "integumentary" fit that contours perfectly to the human foot for a lifetime of wear.

Features

• Full-grain flesh-out leather offers superior durability over split suede while negating the need for liners
• Genuine moccasin construction with hand-sewn and hand-lasted uppers for a custom, glove-like fit
• Leather insoles and steel shanks distribute weight evenly to reduce foot fatigue
• Signature baseball stitch overcast and lace-in kiltie provide refined, archival design details
• Vibram Tuscany outsoles deliver reliable traction and a stable, comfortable foundation

Sizing

• The Italian Blucher fits true to size. Take your usual shoe size.

Materials

• Upper: Opera Full-Grain Flesh-Out Leather (Tuscany, Italy)
• Insole: 100% Vegetable-Tanned Leather
• Midsole: Memory Foam + Arch Support + Steel Shank
• Outsole: Vibram Tuscany
• Origin: Made in Italy

About

Every now and then you get a mad scientist-type innovator who seems to bend all the rules. Well turns out that Yuketen’s lead designer, Yuki Matsuda, falls into that category—and it’s totally paid off, since he’s now one of the most revered shoemakers out there. Using traditional shoe-making techniques and heritage styles as his foundation (think work boots and moccasins) he reimagines the whole shoe—adding here, taking away there, resulting in a modern hybrid of all the best-looking and comfiest parts.