- Upper: Genuine soft brown leather for a naturally flexible fit
- Detail: A red and green stripe with a CG logo
- Sole: A soft rubber driving sole for grip, flexibility and control
- Lining and insole: Full leather lining over a cushioned leather insole
- Construction: Hand-stitched, with a lightweight slip-on build
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 5240 BROWN
The Sigotto Uomo 5240 is a men's slip-on driving loafer in soft brown leather, finished with a red and green stripe and a CG logo detail. It has a full leather lining, a cushioned leather insole and a soft rubber driving sole, and it is hand-stitched and handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It runs true to size in a standard width and comes in US sizes 8 through 14.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul, and the 5240 is hand-stitched. The genuine soft leather upper adjusts to the foot quickly, so there is no stiffness at the start. Underneath, a soft rubber driving sole gives better control on the pedals while still feeling natural when walking. The design stays simple, and a red and green stripe with a CG logo adds just enough detail to make it feel intentional. Inside, a full leather lining and a cushioned leather insole keep it comfortable all day. As with all natural leather, small variations in grain and tone are part of the material's character.
Heritage
The driving loafer was first made in Italy in the mid-twentieth century for men who wanted a soft, flexible shoe that let them feel the pedals. Its ease made it a fixture well beyond the car, and today it is one of the most worn casual shoes in a man's wardrobe. The 5240 keeps that easy form and adds a stripe of color across the vamp.
Styling
The 5240 is easy to wear and easy to style. Wear it with chinos or dark denim and a white shirt or navy polo for weekends and errands. The stripe pairs naturally with navy, white, cream and olive, so keep the rest of the outfit in those tones and let the stripe be the one point of color. Wear it with no-show socks for a clean line.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo brown CG stripe driving loafer run true to size?
Yes. Order your usual size. It comes in a standard width, in US 8 through 12 with half sizes, plus 13 and 14. There is no 12.5.
What is it made of?
The upper is genuine soft brown leather with a red and green stripe and a CG logo. It has a full leather lining, a cushioned leather insole and a soft rubber driving sole.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo hand-stitches and handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is it good for driving?
Yes. The rubber driving sole gives better grip and control on the pedals, and it stays comfortable for walking.
Does it need breaking in?
Very little. The soft leather adapts to the foot quickly, so it is comfortable within the first few wears.
What do you wear with a striped driving loafer?
Navy, white, cream and olive all work well. Keep the outfit simple so the stripe is the one point of color.
How should I care for soft brown leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a neutral or brown cream, and keep it out of prolonged wet weather. Keep conditioner off the stripe, and use cedar shoe trees between wears.