In September 2014, the cult bootmaker will present its very first ready-to-wear golf shoe: Swing, a unique marriage between traditional know-how and cutting-edge technology.

Photo: DR

Photo: DR

Skiing, cycling, polo, hiking or even sport driving… in all these disciplines, Berluti has brought his style, his expertise and his ingenuity.
But over time, it is the golf course that has called on the expertise of the Maison's artisans the most.

To create this shoe, Berluti started from scratch, fashioning a brand new shape called St Andrews in honor of the Scottish town, the spiritual birthplace of golf. For the upper, the Maison has selected kangaroo leather, renowned for its flexibility and resistance. The elegance specific to Maison Berluti is embodied in the two-tone patina of the shoe, with its Osso-Gold or Vermillon-Indigo variations. Perforations adorn the shoe, while the laces are covered with a removable fringed tongue cut in the Venezia leather, emblematic of the House.

But the basis of a good swing is undoubtedly the sole. Its innovative outsole combines pieces of leather inserted in a technical rubber. For better grip on the fairway, it is equipped with studs all marked with a "B". And to be faithful to the attention to detail dear to the House, the crampons can be removed using a special key and replaced with flat crampons, thus making it possible to go to the Club House without having to change shoes.

Other technical details that will delight experienced golfers: the insole is reinforced with ultra-light carbon to improve resistance and stability. The upper's kangaroo leather is lined with a breathable and waterproof membrane, while a thin layer of foam inserted between the upper and the liner provides extra cushioning.

Comfort and elegance, style and know-how, tradition and innovation. All the spirit of Berluti is united in this golf shoe. Swing: from the green to the Club House, and beyond ...

The House was born in Paris, in 1895, and has grown over the four successive generations of the Berluti family, cultivating the art of excellence and know-how in the field of shoes, while developing a passion for leather and patina. In 2005, the Maison launched its collection of leather goods and, in 2011, with the appointment of its new artistic director, Alessandro Sartori, a first ready-to-wear collection.

Today, tailor-made or ready-to-wear clothing collections offer an innovative alternative while remaining anchored in the Berluti spirit. In keeping with its traditions, the House dedicates its expertise as a master shoemaker to the male wardrobe. Attention to detail and respect for cutting and assembly rules are the cornerstone of the Maison's know-how.

Since 2013, Berluti has been present in many capitals following the opening of its Houses in Paris, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and more recently New York. The tailoring know-how of the Arnys workshops gave birth to the Grande Mesure service and complements the Maison's shoe-making expertise to open up infinite horizons with the possibility of a tailor-made wardrobe, from head to toe.