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Floris van Bommel De Gripper 10248 41-01 Dark Blue G+ Wijdte
€259.95
€207.96
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Item Details
Item Number: 0165-33-50666
Floris van Bommel De Gripper 10248 low-top sneakers for men in G+ width (regular) in the color Dark Blue. This is De Gripper, a sneaker set on a robust runner sole with an elongated stabilizer at the heel. The sneaker features a high-quality leather lining. The footbed is fully removable and can be replaced with a custom insole or orthotic if desired. With a G+ width last, this sneaker offers a comfortable and roomy fit. The upper is made of dark blue nubuck leather. Rubber labels with the Floris van Bommel logo are applied to the side and tongue.
Floris van Bommel about De Gripper for men:
"Bob Ross often talked about ‘Happy Accidents’ in his painting lessons—mistakes that unexpectedly turn out well. The design world is full of these fortunate surprises. In fact, there are countless products whose designers would admit that the original idea completely failed, yet ultimately became surprisingly successful. As a designer, you constantly encounter obstacles. Materials behave differently than expected, the right tools may be unavailable, time pressure comes into play, or production machines simply can’t handle your design. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Why am I telling you this? Because this sneaker also has a happy accident! In the original 2D design, the teeth of the sole were evenly distributed, with equal spacing throughout. But when we turned that drawing into a 3D mold, the curve of the sole suddenly created larger gaps at the front. For a moment, we hesitated: should we redo it? But actually, we liked it better this way. The wider spacing gave the sole a sportier and slightly more nonchalant character. So we decided to leave it as it was. And in the end, what does it all matter? Life itself is one big happy accident."
| Closure: | Lace |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Men - |
| Heel Height: | 4.5 cm |
| Size Fit: | Fits true to size |
| Material: | Nubuck |
| Lining: | Leather |
| Width: | G+ Normal |
| Removable Insole: | Yes |
| Outsole: | Rubber |
| Model: | Floris van Bommel De Gripper |
| Insole: | Leather |