The Matteo With Architectural Design Elements in Cognac Nicol is Handcrafted in Italy using a Blake Stitch construction, with soft full-grain calfskin leather upper, full leather lining, memory foam insoles, and leather outsole on our pressure reducing Ace last. Our Italian artisans paint, stain, and burnish each pair by hand. It is flexible, comfortable, breathable, and does not require a break-in period.