Bridlen
Austerity
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£290.00 GBP
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£241.67 GBP EXCL VAT
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The Austerity is a classic take on a pair of black oxfords.
The Austerity is from Bridlen's founder line, which seeks to push the boundaries of shoemaking by invoking materials, techniques, and crafts that are paradigmatic of higher-end shoes.
+ Shoe Features
- Goodyear welted construction (360° channeled)
- Barrel waist
- Oak-tanned leather sole from J & FJ Baker (up to 24% longer lasting than traditional leather soles)
- Outsoles stitched to 8 SPI specification
+ Materials
+ Sizing
Bridlen shoes fit true to size. Take your usual UK sizing.
360° Goodyear Welt
Direct Channel Stitching (No Adhesives)
J&FJ Baker's Soles
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The Classics of Shoemaking
Bridlen prides itself on sticking to the basics of crafting a well-made shoe. In lieu of highly industrialised methods, Bridlen elects to stitch rather than glue, and craft rather than merely produce.
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360 Degree Channel Welt
Not all Goodyear welts are equal. Whereas the welt sits below the insole stitched to a cotton rib for most Goodyear welted shoes, Bridlen opts to stitch the welt 360° and directly to the side wall of the insole giving the shoe a sharper feather edge and better flexibility. A thicker insole is required for this process, but the result is a superior shoe.
About Bridlen
Focusing on classic shoemaking techniques, Bridlen is noted for crafting well-made shoes out of European materials. A 360 degree channel welt and an above industry standard insole is standard.
