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Augie Type-GP - Goodyear Black Calf
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Augie Type-GP

Goodyear Black Calf

$610

The Augie-GP is meticulously crafted with a Goodyear welted leather outsole. Attached and sewn by hand, the fine welt stitching is as elegant as it is durable. Fully lined in calf with a padded insole for cushioning.

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Made to last with exceptional materials. A promise we stand behind.

Maker Story

Mr Marco's shoe factory has been making exceptional shoes in the Tuscan hills since 1948. Family owned and operated, now in the fourth generation, they have been making the Augie family of loafers for August Special since day one. Combining their wealth of experience, the most modern machinery, and highly skilled craftspeople, they supply some of the most discerning brands in the world.

Material Specifications

Full grain vegetable-tanned calfskin from Conceria Maryam in Tuscany. Fully lined in calf, with a memory foam footbed, the oak tanned leather outsole is attached with a Goodyear welt and is carefully burnished with an edge stripe hand-applied as a finishing touch.

Care Guide

August Special shoes are crafted with great care, and like any meaningful investment they call for just a little attention to maintenance. We offer a range of Saphir products specially curated to care for the August Special collection. Use cedar shoe trees after each wear to preserve shape and absorb moisture, allowing 24 hours between wears. Brush away dirt and grit daily on both leather and suede shoes and boots, paying attention to the welt area. For leather shoes, gently wipe the exteriors clean with a barely-damp lint-free cloth, and use conditioner sparingly—only when the leather appears dry. Apply cream polish occasionally for color restoration, reserving wax polish for when a higher shine is required. For suede shoes, gently use a suede brush to clean the surface, being careful not to over-brush as this can cause the nap to become shaggy. They can be sprayed with Saphir 'Super Invulner' to provide protection and waterproofing. Following this routine, your August Special shoes will develop a custom fit and should last decades with periodic resoling.

The Anatomy of the Type-P

This model has an upper of finely grained vegetable tanned calf from the renowned Italian tannery, Maryam. This leather can be polished to a high shine, or left alone to develop a deep, natural patina. The lightweight, cushioned midsole is neatly wrapped in a complimentary calfskin.

The Augie Type-P is built around our proprietary Harry Last, created with the closer fit across the instep required in a slip-on shoe.

“The final product is, by my estimates, far better than just about every comparable option on the market. It has the elegance of a Belgian with more rugged practicality, the comfort of a Loro Piana Summer Walk, with a more elegant shape and, frankly, better craftsmanship.”

Nico Lazaro, The Bengal Stripe

The Augie Type-P's in Cigar calfskin relax on a 1957 chair by George Nakashima

Malvern, Pennsylvania

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