About the Brand - Mattina Shoes

Originating in 1994 as a factory specializing in the production of welted shoes for Japanese private labels, Mattina Shoes was launched in 2019 as the factory’s own brand. With an emphasis on harmonious design and the guidance of an in-house bespoke shoemaker, Mattina brings together a workforce experienced in creating high quality footwear for the discerning Japanese market. The result is a brand that can utilize the scale and efficiency of a factory to access excellent materials at accessible prices. Make no mistake – the quality of these handwelted shoes will delight casual wearers and enthusiasts alike. Mattina Shoes are proudly made in China, close to Shanghai.

Here are some of the features we choose to focus on, as well as some where we accept compromise at Mattina:

Important to us	Compromise made
Better cuts of upper leather from top tanneries in Europe and the USA	Linings from locally tanned calfskin
Handwelted construction	Leatherboard heel counters (better than celastic, but not as good as full leather)
Full veg tanned leather heel stacks	Celastic toe puffs
Cheaper lasted shoe trees and JR sole upgrades	Partially hand lasted
Handsewn pie crust aprons	Machine stitched outsoles
Free shipping worldwide	Fewer construction options for MTO

See the whole collection here, and MTO options below:

Stock Leathers

Choosing leather for uppers can be a challenge on par with choosing a cloth for a suit. Rest assured that this selection has been carefully curated from some of the best tanneries in the world, providing a variety of high functioning options that will age elegantly with wear. Feel free to contact us to find out more about particular leathers, to seek out particular leathers not in stock, or to see specific swatches in different lighting.

Smooth Leathers

Smooth leathers are ideal for formal wear, and look great with a mirror shine. These are supple while maintaining shape over long use.

Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Black
Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Navy Blue 8865
Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Espresso 2986
Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Dark Brown 5048
Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Chocolate 5726
Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Bordeaux 2372
Tannery D'Annonay Vocalou Calf Chestnut 5448

Other Smooth leathers:

Zonta Museum Calf Dark Brown 3101

Zonta Museum Calf Cognac

Grain (embossed) Leathers

Grain leathers have been embossed with a pattern from the tannery, making them more resistant to scratches and water spots from rain. These pair extremely well with rubber soles as a rainy day shoe.

Tannery D'Annonay Inca Grain Calf Black
Tannery D'Annonay Inca Grain Calf Rosewood 6127

Horween Hatchgrain Cowhide Black (limited)
Horween Hatchgrain Cowhide Saddle Brown (limited)

Suede

Our calf suedes have been chosen for their rich handle and luxurious feel. While they are ideal for more casual warm weather shoes, they can easily hold their own in wet weather. Repello suede from CF Stead in particular have been impregnated with Scotch Guard during tanning so that liquids fall right off without need for sprays.

CF Stead Repello Calf Suede Tobacco 12
CF Stead Repello Calf Suede Chocolate 11592
CF Stead Repello Calf Suede Dark Polo 8819
CF Stead Repello Calf Suede Navy Blue
CF Stead Repello Calf Suede Black

Lasts

Mattina currently offers 2 different lasts that have identical fit along the body of the shoe.

N - Narrative (Soft square) - Scaling between European size and US/UK half size. May require sizing up at smaller sizes and down at larger sizes. Heel is shaped to be snug with a generous forefoot. Medium instep.
C - Cantabile (Almond toe) - Scaling between European size and US/UK half size. Same last as N except for the toe shape.

Outsoles

Mattina offers 2 types of leather soles and 2 types of low profile rubber soles. By default, leather soles with have a black painted waist, but this can be left brown upon request. Midsoles can be added to any of these options without charge.