- Upper: Italian crocodile-embossed leather in walnut brown
- Hardware: A horsebit across the vamp
- Construction: Handcrafted moccasin build with a soft, unstructured upper and moc-toe stitching
- Sole: A flexible driving sole with a heel wrap, for grip on the pedals and protection at the back of the heel
- Lining and insole: Full leather lining over a cushioned insole
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6241 BROWN
The Sigotto Uomo 6241 is a men's driving moccasin in brown Italian crocodile-embossed leather, finished with a horsebit across the vamp. It is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, and has a full leather lining, a cushioned insole, and a flexible driving sole that wraps up the back of the heel. 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 upper is Italian leather embossed with a crocodile pattern in a warm walnut-brown. The pattern catches light along the vamp, and the soft hide deepens in tone as it is worn. The moccasin construction stitches the upper around the forefoot to form the moc-toe, which leaves the shoe soft and unstructured so it moves with the foot. Underneath, the driving sole bends with each step and grips the pedals. The heel wrap carries that rubber up the back of the shoe and guards the leather where it meets the car floor. Inside, the full leather lining and cushioned insole keep the shoe comfortable through a long day.
Heritage
The driving moccasin was first made in Italy in the mid-twentieth century for men who wanted to feel the pedals through a thin, pliable sole. Its rubber heel wrap protected the back of the shoe on the floor mat. The horsebit comes from equestrian tack and has long been a mark of the refined slip-on. This model keeps both: Italian leather and a classic driving silhouette, shaped by hand in a city with centuries of leather craft.
Styling
The crocodile-embossed texture gives brown leather some depth without making it formal. Wear the 6241 with washed denim or chinos and a knit polo on the weekend. For travel or a client lunch, pair it with lightweight wool trousers and an open-collar shirt. It works with navy, olive, stone and other earth tones, and looks best with no-show socks or bare ankles.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo horsebit driving moccasin 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 it made of?
The upper is Italian crocodile-embossed leather with a horsebit across the vamp. Inside are a full leather lining and a cushioned insole, and underneath is a flexible driving sole with a heel wrap.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey. The leather comes from Italy.
Can it be resoled?
No. Because of its moccasin construction, the driving sole can't be replaced, so careful wear and rotation between pairs will help it last.
Does it need breaking in?
Very little. The soft, unstructured upper and the flexible driving sole bend with the foot from the first wear.
How should I care for crocodile-embossed leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a neutral leather cream, and keep it out of prolonged wet weather. Brush the cream lightly into the embossed grain so it doesn't collect in the pattern.
Is it suitable for driving?
Yes. That is what it is built for. The flexible sole lets you feel the pedals, and the heel wrap protects the back of the shoe against the floor of the car.
How should I style a brown horsebit driving moccasin?
Wear it with denim, chinos or lightweight trousers and no-show socks. Brown pairs easily with navy, olive and earth tones, and it reads less formal than black.