Crockett & Jones Hand Grade Collection Audley 3 Size 7E Dark Brown Antique Calf Leather Sole Trading Post Retail Price: ¥159,500 Accessories: Original Box, Shoe Bags *Shoe trees are not included for photography purposes. Please check the condition of the product in the photos as it is a used item. Please ask any questions in the comments. "The ultimate solution for the timeless classic straight-tip 'Audley'." [Product Features] "Audley 3" is an evolved version of the masterpiece "Audley." The innovative soft square silhouette, which is a characteristic of "Audley" and incorporates French esprit, "Audley 3" combines a modern and elegant look with excellent fit, making it a truly evolved "Audley." [What is Audley?] "Audley" is a masterpiece straight-tip shoe made by Crockett & Jones. Since its debut in 2002, it has been loved worldwide as a representative pair of the brand. The driving force behind its advancement was the last 337, which was born in 2001 after the opening of the Paris store in 1997. It features a sophisticated semi-square silhouette with a touch of French esprit. [Hand Grade Collection] Crockett & Jones, which was an OEM manufacturer for the ready-to-wear line of the high-end shoe manufacturer John Lobb. Utilizing the know-how cultivated in the production of John Lobb's ready-to-wear line, they released their own top-of-the-line Hand Grade Collection in the early 2000s. High-quality upper materials, lining materials that provide a supple fit, and oak bark leather soles made after a long aging period are used, showcasing a commitment to quality materials. [Upper] The Hand Grade Collection uses the highest quality upper materials sourced from multiple tanneries (leather manufacturing factories) in Europe. For black calf, carefully selected high-quality leather from a large quantity of leather is used for the Hand Grade Collection. [Sole] Oak bark soles are used for the soles of the "Hand Grade Collection" shoes. It has a longer aging period than general materials, and the leather fibers are tightly packed by carefully tanning it, resulting in a highly durable sole material. Furthermore, the excellent cushioning is also an attractive feature of oak bark leather.