- Upper: Textured black leather with more depth than a smooth finish
- Design: Side cut paneling for a modern outline and flexibility through the foot
- Hardware: A metal buckle on a double-tone strap
- Sole: A classic leather sole
- Lining and comfort: Breathable leather lining and a cushioned interior
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted and hand-finished in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6172 BLACK
The Sigotto Uomo 6172 is a men's slip-on dress shoe in textured black leather, with side cut paneling and a metal buckle on a double-tone strap. It has a breathable leather lining, a cushioned interior and a classic leather sole, and it is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It runs true to size in a standard width and comes in US sizes 7.5 through 13.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul, and each pair of the 6172 is hand-finished. The upper is textured black leather, which gives the shoe more depth than a smooth, polished surface. Its defining feature is the side cut: a paneling detail that breaks from the traditional loafer shape, giving the shoe a more modern outline and adding flexibility through the foot while keeping its structure. A metal buckle on a double-tone strap adds a finished, structured accent. Inside, a breathable leather lining and a cushioned interior keep it comfortable, and a classic leather sole gives it a formal foundation. As with all natural leather, small variations in grain are part of the material's character.
Heritage
The slip-on dress shoe grew out of the loafer as men looked for a shoe that was easy to wear but formal enough for tailoring. Buckle details, borrowed from the monk strap, gave it structure, and the leather sole kept it in dress-shoe territory. The 6172 builds on that tradition and adds a modern side cut paneling for a shoe that looks familiar at first glance and distinct up close.
Styling
The 6172 is for the man who has mastered the classic loafer and wants something with a more modern edge. Wear it with a black, charcoal or navy suit for business and evening, or with slim black trousers and a dark knit for dinner. The leather sole and structured shape keep it formal, while the side cut and buckle give it character. Pair it with fine black or charcoal socks.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo black side cut slip-on run true to size?
Yes. Order your usual size. It comes in a standard width, in US 7.5 through 12 with half sizes, plus a 13. There is no 12.5.
What is a side cut slip-on?
It is a slip-on with a paneling detail cut along the side, which gives it a more modern shape than a traditional loafer and adds flexibility through the foot.
What is it made of?
The upper is textured black leather with a metal buckle on a double-tone strap. It has a breathable leather lining, a cushioned interior and a leather sole.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts and hand-finishes it in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is it formal enough for business and evening wear?
Yes. The leather sole, black finish and structured shape suit formal, evening and professional settings.
Does it need breaking in?
Little. The side cut adds flexibility, and the cushioned interior is comfortable from the start. The leather sole settles to the foot over the first few wears.
How should I care for textured black leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a cream made for black leather, and use a soft brush to work polish into the texture. Keep the leather sole out of prolonged wet weather, and use cedar shoe trees between wears.