Hello everyone,
We know it's been a while since we updated you with news, and we wanted to stop by to tell you a little bit about where we stand.
In January, we announced we were pausing our sneaker line to fine-tune some technical details of the soles before moving forward with the next production runs. Since then, many of you have asked what's happening, when they'll be back, or if we have any dates yet.
Here's a real update on where we are now.
These two models share the same sole and last. We've lowered the height of the sole walls by a few millimeters to reduce stress in the flex zone. This has also helped to lighten the shoe slightly and improve flexibility. On paper, it may seem minimal, but you'll notice it when walking.
We've also delved deeper into the materials, especially the white skin of the MC5.
It's an incredibly soft, almost "buttery" skin with a very natural feel, but the reality is that soft skins tend to wrinkle sooner.
We're now testing different leathers of the same quality to maintain that softness, but with a bit more structure, so the shoe holds its shape better over time. It might not feel quite as soft at first as the previous version, but it's still a very supple leather within a more structured and durable construction, maintaining a look for longer.
We must emphasize that all our leathers are responsibly sourced, derived from food industry byproducts, and certified by the Leather Working Group. This is something we take very seriously at Dolfie.
Supersonic is a slightly different case. When we launched it, we used a sole from a trusted supplier to test the design. It worked; many of you connected with this model from the very beginning.
We're now developing our own sole. Not to completely change the design, but to make it more our own and perfect the details.
The fit remains very similar, but we've added a few millimeters more width in the midfoot area and a little more volume in the instep area.
In the sole, most of the work has focused on flexibility, weight, and durability.
We tested combinations of different Shore A hardnesses: softer in the center for flexibility and harder in the contact area with the ground for increased durability. These are small adjustments, but they significantly change the feel and experience when walking for extended periods.
In April we will open the spring season with a limited edition of Scarlet (vegan), made in hemp, but in its white version.
We'll also be restocking Dylan NS Black, and launching two new suede colors and a new vegan hemp version.
Heritage Zero Drop – Deck, Duke & Zen
This spring/summer we launched two new Deck colors, three new versions of the Duke loafer, and restocked Zen 2 Brown, along with a new version in black suede.
They really feel like gloves for your feet.
Every change, however small, affects everything else.
New soles → new lasts.
New lasts → new molds.
New molds → new tests.
And then, testing them over and over again and in different situations.
There are no shortcuts.
We're still at that point: test, adjust, repeat.
Some things are already where we want them. Others need a little more time.
This pause hasn't been ideal, but it was necessary to build a solid foundation. Once all of this is in place, the rest will flow much more naturally.
We know this is the frustrating part.
We could give dates, but they will most likely end up changing, and that generates even more frustration.
We prefer to share confirmed dates once production is finalized.
What we can say for sure is that during spring and summer we will be launching a few new products and restockings.
Are MC5 and Dylan NS coming back?
Yes, with a tighter fit. We'll be launching new colors and restocking the following editions:
MC5: Black & White, LTD White, LTD W&G (very similar), LTD B. Red (very similar).
Dylan NS: Black
Are the Supersonics coming back?
Yes, with a new sole and new colors. The restocks won't be identical, but very similar to the bestsellers: Grey, Green, Sand.
And we'll also be launching some very special new silhouettes.
When will it launch and how can I stay updated?
There's still a little while to go. The first drops are expected around April/May.
MC5 and Supersonic will arrive later, towards the end of June.
We'll share the exact dates as soon as production is confirmed. You can follow all the updates through our newsletter, blog, and Instagram.
Thank you for being there and accompanying us throughout this process.
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