BENSON SHOES BENSON SHOES Annonay Leather Wingtip Dress Business Shoes - Unused Color: Black Size: UK5.5 (Equivalent to 25.0cm) Material: Cowhide (Calf Leather) Origin: Morocco Construction: Goodyear Welted Isetan Shinjuku Store Retail Price: ¥55,000 New, Unused, with Box This product uses leather from the renowned French tannery Annonay for the upper, which covers the instep. This is calfskin from calves around 6 months old, known for its thickness, fine grain, and smooth texture. It is the same grade of leather supplied to luxury brands like Hermès. It is made using the Goodyear welted construction, considered the best for ready-made shoes. The biggest advantage of this construction is that it molds "360 degrees to your foot shape." Not only does the leather of the upper soften with each wear, but the natural cork packed between the insole and the sole sinks in with the wearer's weight, conforming to the owner's foot. It offers excellent cushioning and provides good grip, making walking easier. The cork absorbs and releases moisture, regulating the humidity inside the shoe. Although the sole attachment requires complex processes, the sole can be completely replaced by untying the stitching.