The Zed

The Zed is built to the exact same specs as a retail brand sneaker with a price tag of $650 or more. We’ll put our materials and build quality up against theirs any day.

The upper, inner and top of the insole are made from superior quality full grain Italian calfskin leather, which shapes to your foot and gets better with age.

On the bottom, we use the best damn sneaker outsole from Margom— which resists scuffs and is easy to clean. 

Finally, we stuffed it with tough guts so The Zed maintains its shape over time, and we used construction techniques which ensure it can be resoled — like a high-quality dress shoe or boot.

The result? A pair of sneakers that will last you years, not months.

• Handmade in Italy
• Full grain calfskin leather upper (1.4MM thick)
• Full leather inner lining (1 MM thick)
• Compressed leather heel counter
• Steel lasting nails and shank
• Removable leather-topped insole
• Margom outsole
• Waxed laces

We use standard EU sizing.

Our shoes fit more like a dress shoe or heritage boot than your standard retail brand sneaker. If you’re already acquainted with other Italian leather sneaker brands, you can expect a similar fit.

We strongly recommend reading our sizing guide and measuring your foot before placing your order.

If you’re in between or in doubt, size down. Real Italian leather will stretch over time to suit your foot. And blisters suck.

SHIPPING

We are currently taking pre-orders and estimate our first batch will ship in summer 2024.

Your sneakers will ship from Toronto, Canada. No shipping fees, no duties, no surprises (okay, maybe some good surprises).

For now, we're only shipping to Canadian addresses.

RETURNS

You can return your shoes for exchange or store credit.

Our FAQ has the full details, and you can always send us an email if you have a question.

For sizing help, what to expect and how to care for your sneakers visit our FAQ.

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