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AGO
The youngest among shoe construction techniques
A mini revolution took place in 1911 when the Milan-based tanner Francesco Rampichini invented a new, permanent way of bonding leather. This light and shape-retentive construction method went down in the history of shoemaking as AGO (Another Great Opportunity).
The AGO leather adhesive is used to affix the leather upper to the underside of the insole. The outsole is then glued on top. This construction technique is the youngest of all production methods.
Where, in the past, the only way to attach the shaft to the sole (so-called assembly) was with stitching, eyelets or tacks, most footwear today is made using the AGO method.
Sacchetto
The shoe is comfortable and flexible as well soft and light on the inside – just like a mocassin. When the Sacchetto technique is employed, the soft leather used for the lining is sewn together like a small sack (Ital.: sacchetto) and integrated into the upper. The supple leather cocoons the foot like a glove.
California
The construction technique of these shoes, which hails from the USA state of the same name, ensures that the wearer is light on his feet. The special textile midsole gives the shoe its comfortable cushioning. On the outside, the California shoe is characterised by its striking California stripe: A stripe of leather from the upper that is stitched around the lower shaft.
San Crispino
The casual yet elegant men's shoe from Sioux. The San Crispino seam, which gives its name to this construction, has a sporty look and offers great flexibility. For the foot to be able to roll through softly in the shoe, the flexible insole should extend slightly above the last.
Moccasin
It is our favourite as it is so comfortable to wear. The soft leather fits perfectly like a glove over the entire foot. Moccasins were originally worn by Native Americans. The moccasin can justifiably be described as mankind's most natural and original shoe. It has been treasured since living memory because it fits the foot individually and can also be worn barefoot. No other shoe earns the attribute: man's second skin.
Shoe construction techniques
Why are there so many different shoe models? The construction technique used by Sioux depends on what the shoe will be worn for and what the wearer requires from it. Because, ultimately, the shoe must have a perfect fit.
