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Floris van Bommel De Gripper SFM-10238 86-01 Orange G+ Wijdte
€269.95
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Item Details
Item Number: 0165-45-49314
Floris van Bommel The Gripper low sneaker for men in the color Orange. This is The Gripper, a sneaker on a sturdy runner sole with an elongated stabilizer at the heel. The sneaker is equipped with a high-quality leather lining. The footbed is completely removable and can, if desired, be replaced with your own insole or arch support. With a last in width G+, this sneaker offers a comfortable and spacious fit. The upper is made of a mix of suede, leather and textile. Rubber labels with the Floris van Bommel logo are applied to the side and tongue.
Floris van Bommel on the Gripper for men:
"In his painting classes, Bob Ross often talked about 'happy accidents,' mistakes that unexpectedly turn out well. The design world is teeming with these kinds of lucky breaks. In fact, there are countless products whose original ideas, designers would admit were a complete failure, but which ultimately became surprisingly successful. As a designer, you constantly encounter obstacles. Materials react differently than expected, the right tools are missing, time pressure plays a role, 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 spaced, with the same spacing throughout. But when we turned that drawing into a 3D mold, the curve of the sole suddenly created larger gaps at the front. We briefly considered: should we redo it? But actually, we liked it that way. That wider spacing gave the sole a sportier and slightly A more casual character. So we just left it as is. And what does it matter anyway, after all, life is one big happy accident."
| Closure: | Lace |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Men |
| Heel Height: | 4.0 cm |
| Midsole: | EVA |
| Size Fit: | Fits true to size |
| Material: | Suede |
| Lining: | Leather |
| Width: | G+ Normal |
| Removable Insole: | Yes |
| Outsole: | Rubber |
| Insole: | Leather / Synthetic |