Duke is made entirely from premium Italian suede, crafted into a loafer designed for a relaxed, open fit and long-term comfort. The suede is soft from day one and begins to mold to your foot within the first few wears.
Hand-sewn in a small family workshop in Portugal with over a century of moccasin experience, Duke sits on a zero-drop base with a natural foot shape. It gives more room around the toes while keeping the familiar loafer look, a classic outline with a more modern feel.
The EVA B-Light sole has a 13 mm thickness, so it won’t flex like a minimal barefoot shoe, but the structure eases with wear and begins to move more naturally over time. Because the upper is stitched to a leather welt, the outsole can be replaced by a skilled cobbler when worn down, extending the life of the shoe.
Straightforward materials, a comfortable shape, and a construction made to age well.
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Our Commitment to Conscious Leather
At Dolfie, as an independent and dedicated brand, the origin and quality of our materials truly matter. We are part of the Leather Working Group, an organization that sets environmental standards and promotes responsible practices within the leather industry.
We work exclusively with high-quality leathers that come from food industry by-products. No animal is ever harmed or sacrificed for our shoes. We firmly believe that when sourced and crafted responsibly, leather is the most durable and sustainable natural material for footwear.
All our leathers are carefully selected and locally tanned in artisan workshops across Italy, chosen for their environmental commitment and craftsmanship excellence. These partners avoid harsh chemicals and harmful components, ensuring their processes meet strict regulations for dyes and water usage, always prioritizing more conscious and safer tanning methods.
