- Upper: Smooth, soft Italian nappa leather in black
- Design: Minimal, with no quilting, heavy stitching or hardware
- Construction: Soft and flexible, so it is comfortable from close to the first wear
- Lining and insole: Breathable lining over a cushioned insole
- Weight: A lightweight sneaker build for all-day wear
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6568 BLACK
The Sigotto Uomo 6568 is a men's fashion sneaker in smooth black Italian nappa leather, with a minimal design that leaves the leather to carry the shoe. It has a breathable lining, a cushioned insole and a soft, flexible, lightweight build, and it is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It runs true to size in a standard width and comes in US sizes 8 through 13.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul. The 6568 is cut from Italian nappa leather, a soft, smooth leather valued for its supple hand. There is no quilting, heavy stitching or hardware, just a clean black upper, so the quality of the leather is what you see. The construction is soft and flexible, and the nappa adapts to the foot quickly, so the sneaker is comfortable from close to the first wear. Inside, a breathable lining and a cushioned insole keep it comfortable through a full day, and the lightweight build keeps it easy underfoot. As with all natural leather, small variations in grain are part of the material's character.
Heritage
Nappa leather takes its name from Napa, California, where a tanning method for soft, supple glove leather was developed in the late nineteenth century. Today the name stands for smooth, pliable hides, and Italian tanneries are among the best known for them. The minimal leather sneaker has since become a fixture of men's dress-casual wardrobes, sitting between athletic shoes and leather dress shoes. The 6568 belongs to that tradition, with Italian nappa and nothing added.
Styling
A plain black leather sneaker goes with almost anything. Wear the 6568 with dark or black denim and a T-shirt or crew-neck knit for weekends and travel. With tailored trousers in black, charcoal or gray and an untucked shirt or overshirt, it moves into smart-casual settings. It also works with a casual suit. Pair it with no-show socks or fine dark socks.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo black nappa sneaker run true to size?
Yes. Order your usual size. It comes in a standard width, in US 8 through 12 with half sizes, plus a 13. There is no 12.5.
What is nappa leather?
Nappa is a soft, smooth leather, made supple by a specialized tanning process. On the 6568 it is Italian nappa, which gives the plain black upper a refined feel.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey, from Italian nappa leather.
Does it need breaking in?
Very little. The soft nappa and flexible construction adapt to the foot quickly, so it is comfortable from close to the first wear.
How should I care for smooth nappa leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, keep it out of prolonged wet weather, and condition it now and then with a cream made for smooth black leather. Cedar shoe trees between wears help the upper keep its clean line.
Can a black leather sneaker be worn smart-casual?
Yes. Its minimal design works with tailored trousers and a casual jacket as well as with denim, which makes it one of the more versatile shoes in a rotation.
Is there a quilted version?
Yes. Sigotto Uomo also makes a quilted black Italian nappa leather sneaker, the 6711, for a more textured look.