Hello. This is Nukui from andPheb.
The season is getting colder. We have reached the time of year when a sense of weightiness is required for your footwear.
I am happy to say that GUIDI, which we started carrying last month, has been well-received.
Today, I would like to introduce the PL1, one of the iconic models representing GUIDI.
It is a front-zip boot characterized by a large zipper placed on the front.
With the unique leather texture typical of GUIDI and a rugged form, it has a presence different from simple boots, making it a pair that gives your feet a solid sense of individuality.
GUIDI HORSE FULL GRAIN ORTHOPAEDIC FRONT ZIP BOOTS (PL1)
¥266,200
Leather and details packed with GUIDI's essence
The upper uses horse full-grain leather, a classic GUIDI material.
It is a leather that combines toughness and suppleness while having a glossy finish, and the deep expression unique to GUIDI is its charm. The front zipper, which is also a feature of the PL1, provides not only a design impact but also ease of putting on and taking off.
The angular, rugged toe, the shaft that follows the ankle, and the heel with a height of about 4.5cm. These details combine to create a unique sense of volume and a beautiful silhouette.
The sole uses a leather sole, and the construction is Goodyear welt. It also comes with a Vibram rubber sole, so it is a nice point that you can choose the sole specification according to your use and preference.
And, what is indispensable when talking about GUIDI boots is the dyeing method.
The PL1 uses 'Object Tumbler Dyeing,' where the leather is dyed in a tumbler after the shoe shape has been created.
By dyeing the finished shoe as it is, unique unevenness and wrinkles are created on the leather surface, resulting in a different expression for each pair.
As you wear them, more wrinkles are engraved, and the expression of the leather changes. It is not finished when you buy it, but grows into your own unique pair as you continue to wear it, which is a major charm of GUIDI.
Actually wearing them
When you actually put your feet in, the first thing that strikes you is the presence created at your feet.
Due to the rugged toe shape and high heel, the presence of the boots is clearly conveyed even when peeking out from the hem of your pants.
The front zip design is a particularly good accent, giving it a different atmosphere from general leather boots. While it has volume, the shaft that follows the ankle prevents the overall look from becoming too sloppy, making it easy to balance with pants.
Also, the approximately 4.5cm heel creates changes in how the hem falls when wearing pants and in the overall silhouette.
This time, I styled them with slacks.
The shaft fits the ankle.
Since it does not interfere with the pants, it allows the drape of the pants to be utilized naturally.
It is not as rugged as work boots, nor does it have a thin, sharp impression like dress shoes. The exquisite balance unique to the PL1 blends naturally with slacks.
The angular toe and front zip have a strong personality, but combined with the gloss of the leather and the height of the heel, they give a moderate tension to your feet.
The charm is that you can add a slightly rugged and masculine atmosphere while retaining the elegance of slacks.
Of course, they also go great with denim and military pants. When paired with casual pants, the rugged expression of the PL1 stands out even more, allowing you to enjoy a different atmosphere.
It is a pair that exerts just the right amount of presence for styling where dress shoes feel a bit lacking, but work boots feel too heavy.
The breadth of styling, which changes its expression from elegant to rugged depending on the pants you pair it with, is also a charm of the PL1.
Although it is a design with quite a lot of personality when viewed as a boot alone, it is a pair that is surprisingly easy to match with a wide range of pants when actually incorporated into styling.
The wrinkles engraved by wearing them and the expression of the leather that changes little by little. It is not something completed from the beginning, but changing its expression along with the time of each wearer is a charm unique to GUIDI boots.
A bit elegant with slacks, rugged with denim or military pants. The PL1 shows different expressions depending on the style you pair it with.
Please come to the store to see it in person and feel its charm.
