Painstakingly handcrafted in Portugal, Epaulet New York‘s Spring 2017 collection is focused on selectivity. The collection isn’t big, yet it has a compelling mix of two sneaker silhouettes and two boot silhouettes. Available in six rich colors, while this line may be limited, it actually makes for some very tough decisions in choosing which one, or two, to purchase.
The designs include a slip-on trainer, which could be a casual sneaker, but with luxe fabrication that allows it to double as work or dinner date appropriate footwear. If you dig the no-laces treatment, the Chelsea Boot is also a slip-on, but has a far more formal feel.
With the Side-Zip Combat Boot, the secret sauce is in the name – while these boots feature laces, they actually require far less effort by way of a inside zipper, for easy entry and exit. The most traditional style is likely the Tennis Trainer, which is probably similar to a few pairs you may already have at home, but without this quality and craftsmanship.
All of the styles are made with Vesuvio Suede, sourced from the esteemed Conceria Mastrotto Tannery in Veneto, Italy, known for it’s exceptional softness and easy maintenance. The styles are now available for pre-order.
All images courtesy of Epaulet New York.
Best Foot Forward | Epaulet Vesuvio
Exclusivity is seductive especially when it comes to the Vesuvio Suede Footwear Collection, by Epaulet New York.
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Epaulet New York Spring 2017 Collection
It may be hard choosing just one pair from the Epaulet New York Spring 2017 Collection.
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Sleek Silhouettes, Luxe Fabrications
All four style are available in all six colorways, and made with suede sourced from the Conceria Mastrotto Tannery in Veneto, Italy.
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Out in the Light of Day
While you may think these shoes should be reserved for special occasions, really they will quite well just jeans jeans and a t-shirt for brunch or a bar crawl.
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The Tennis Trainer
The Tennis Trainer, shown in sand, is rich upgrade to those plain, canvas, dirty white sneakers you've been sporting for (a little) too long.
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The Tennis Trainer
The The Tennis Trainer in washed indigo would take on a nautical vibe with white jeans and a stripped navy/white shirt.
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The Slip-On Trainer
Snuff, the colorway shown, is all an all too perfect naming convention for this deep brown hue.
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The Slip-On Trainer
Wear the Slip-On Trainers, in rich navy suede, with cuffed, ripped, worn in light denim and a dark tee, for an easy Saturday outfit.
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The Side-Zip Combat Boot
The Side-Zip Combat Boot, shown in Ghost, would pair nicely with black jeans, a dark denim jean shirt and a black tie.
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The Side-Zip Combat Boot
The Side-Zip Combat Boot is a sleek and luxurious take on a military staple.
