Yanko Stitchdown desert boot sand suede

A wonderfully relaxed version of chukka boots, desert boots, with a classic crepe sole that makes the shoes extremely comfortable. Made with a Stitchdown construction, where the upper leather is turned outwards and stitched onto a leather midsole, to which the rubber sole is then attached. Can easily be re-soled by a cobbler.

Made in soft but durable Repello gum oil suede from the renowned British tannery Charles F. Stead, on last S292 with round toe box. A casual shoe that is great for spring, summer and autumn.

Note that on this type of Stitchdown construction there are often marks in the uppers from the sole stitching machine, this is normal and it often becomes less visible over time when the shoes have been worn. Also, linings and stiffeners are turned outwards (because of this, soft celastic stiffeners are used here, in order to be able to bend them in the required way) and can therefore be visible along the edge.

Construction:
Stitchdown. Upper turns outward, sewn into leather midsole, to which the outsole is attached. Can easily be re-soled. With a shank at the arch, for stability where needed.

Sole:
Crepe sole made of natural rubber.

Sizing:
The shoes are slightly small in size, most go up 0.5 in size if you have a normal / slightly wide foot (if you have a slightly narrower foot, however, most people choose the same size) compared to welted shoes from, for example, Skolyx, TLB Mallorca, Loake, Crockett & Jones and Carmina's sizes. Here you will find a detailed size guide for our shoes. If you are still unsure of your size, email ktj@skolyx.se.

Shoe care:
Saphir Medaille d'Or Super Invulner (protection against moisture and dirt). Use suede brush regularly to brush away dirt and dust.

With the Stitchdown construction, the upper is turned outwards, sewn to a vegetable tanned leather midsole, onto which the outsole is attached with glue. They can easily be resoled by just removing the outsole from the midsole, while the sole stitch is intact.

Note that on this type of Stitchdown construction there are often marks in the uppers from the sole stitching machine, this is normal and it often becomes less visible over time when the shoes have been worn. Also, linings and stiffeners are turned outwards (because of this, soft celastic stiffeners are used here, in order to be able to bend them in the required way) and can therefore be visible along the edge.

Which shoe care products to use:
Before use, go over the shoes gently with a a suede brush followed by Saphir Medaille d'Or Super Invulner to protect from water and dirt. Use Saphir Renovetine Suede Spray in Beige when the colour needs to be improved and to give some nourishment. For more thorough yet gentle cleaning we recommend Saphir Medaille d'Or Omninettoyant suede cleaner. We recommend using cedar wood shoe trees to prevent unnecessary creasing and extend the lifespan of your footwear.

Read more about how to use these products on the respective product pages, or in the shoe care guide linked below.

Basic shoe care:
- Don’t use the same pair for two consecutive days
- Brush / wipe the shoes off after use
- Use shoe trees and shoehorn
- Treat regular leather with shoe cream, treat suede and textile with waterproofing spray
Learn more on these steps in this guide.

Further shoe care info:
For more on how to clean, refresh and protect suede and nubuck, read this guide.