Penny loafer Newport Superleggera

Limited edition

The Superleggera is Malfroid's new sole.

A true Goodyear welted sole that is even lighter, more flexible, and more comfortable.

An ideal sole for the warm weather that is fast approaching.

In an encounter, first impressions are everything: when it comes to shoes, this impression is the sensation our feet experience when slipped into a new pair. They need to feel comfortable.

The beauty of a shoe means nothing without comfort.

This sensation should feel natural—the perfect marriage between the shape of a shoe and the shape of a foot, with the sole serving as a point of connection and flexibility.

The Superleggera offers impressive flexibility when worn: it is so much thinner and lighter than our classic soles.

The way the shoe behaves is radically transformed: walking becomes pleasant and feels stripped of everything superfluous.

Over time, the sole will be durable and easy to maintain, as it is a true Goodyear welted sole!

Creating such a thin and flexible sole with this construction is a feat. Others might call it innovation!

Summer in Superleggera will give your Malfroid shoes a little more breathing room: flexible, cool, easy to pack, and perfect for the workplace with a lightweight suit.

The Superleggera is undoubtedly our best answer to the desire to be well-shod in all circumstances.

This desire to combine the best of both worlds—casual without sacrificing elegance, while subtly revisiting the classics of menswear—is the new credo for most of us.

Malfroid is working toward this goal and innovating in this direction.

– Insert raw wooden 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 shoe's heel counter.

– 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 brushing.

– Use Saphir Médaille d'Or lotion every five to ten wears. It cleans and nourishes the leather: this is essential and regular maintenance. Saphir Médaille d'Or Pommadier cream (neutral or matching the shoe's color) is an additional, more nourishing treatment.

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

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