Loafer Villalys Superleggera

VILLALYS 2026

A delightful shoe with its elegant loafer silhouette in a new grained black leather version and a simple gold buckle.

It will add a touch of flair to our Villalys, a truly stylish and sophisticated finishing touch to the silhouette, infusing it with understated nonchalance.

This new grained leather further expands the possibilities and combinations.

We’re talking about style. And that’s precisely the point. The Villalys draws its timelessness from a very French aesthetic: this archetypal slip-on shoe that buckles at the side, a classic shape that stretches far back in our history and that our ancestors sometimes depict in paintings from the Grand Siècle, for example.

A timeless shape, then, that has transcended time to be constantly reborn, anticipating trends and allowing for a kaleidoscope of styles.

Let’s try our hand at this.

With slightly loose-fitting jeans, gray or navy, a sports jacket with wide lapels, and slicked-back hair, the Villalys suddenly transports us to Rome, late morning, on the cobblestones of a lively piazza where electric scooters zigzag between baskets of vegetables from the market set up around a majestic fountain spouting shimmering jets onto the heads of stone gods and goddesses, kneeling, reclining, or standing in the splashes of foaming water, amidst spears, shields, turtles, seashells—a whole baroque flora!

With slimmer trousers, a slightly austere fitted jacket, a colorful scarf, or a handsome, supple tie, the Villalys takes on a London feel: a boudoir shoe, reminiscent of Gainsbourg or Wilde, with its delicate gold buckle mounted on a full strap that evokes the bracelet of a fine, precious, and very masculine jewelry watch. The Villalys as the perfect companion for that “night I spent moping in some English pub in the heart of London,” as sung by Serge in 1968.

Over a pair of faded jeans, the Villalys would become the ideal shoe for the wild hero of a film set in the American wilderness, where a renegade behind the wheel of his Ford Thunderbird Convertible finds himself on the run in the Arizona desert. All filmed in Cinemascope.

Yes, the Villalys is also that easy pair you can slip on first thing in the morning, still half asleep, after getting out of bed and wiggling your foot a bit, to bound down the motel steps while pulling on your crisp white t-shirt. “Coffee? Thanks, black.”

Rarely has a pair of Malfroid shoes sparked the imagination so much. At ease in any setting, you’ll feel just as comfortable wearing them thanks to their Superleggera sole made of supple, lightweight leather.

This innovative sole promises impressive flexibility, being thinner and lighter than our classic soles.

The entire feel of the shoe is radically transformed: walking is pleasant and feels as if stripped of all unnecessary weight.

Walk with confidence; this shoe is the essence of an outfit. It’s up to you to create the perfect version.

– Insert raw wood shoe trees into your shoes as soon as you take them off: They absorb moisture and preserve the integrity and shape of the shoe.

– Use a shoehorn for your comfort and to protect the heel counter of the shoe.

– Alternate your pairs of shoes as much as possible, as leather needs to dry properly to remain supple and keep its shape. Never leave your pair near a source of heat or moisture.

– Regularly wipe your pair with a dry cloth or give them a quick brush.

– Use Saphir Médaille d’Or lotion every five to ten wears. It cleans and nourishes the leather: this is an essential and regular maintenance step. Saphir Médaille d’Or Pommadier cream (neutral or in the shoe’s color) is a complementary treatment that is more nourishing.

– Once your shoes are clean and hydrated, apply a little Saphir Médaille d’Or wax polish to provide extra protection and a shiny finish. Finally, buff using a chamois cloth or a soft-bristled brush.

– For a mirror shine (glacage), emulsify by alternating layers of wax polish and fine droplets of water, on the rigid parts of the shoe only. This operation requires time and precision. Run a nylon, wool, or cashmere stocking over a finished mirror shine.