Bit Loafer with Camp Sole - Flesh-out Leather [ 5 Colors]
Bit Loafer with Camp Sole - Flesh-out Leather [ 5 Colors]
- Completion time for pre-orders: typically 8-10 weeks* -
*Due to the high demand for made to order as well as limited skilled artisans, currently made to order will take 8-10weeks, longer than usual. We will do everything we can to expedite the fulfillment of your shoes in order to get them to you as quickly as possible. Please contact our customer support team if you have any question.
Each pair of made-to-order shoes is handcrafted to your individual specifications using the finest materials and bespoke craftsmanship.
Want to customize your shoes? Please leave comments for your specification (ex. sole color, shoelace color and/or sizing) during pre-order process.
Genuine moccasin construction
Horween full grain, flesh-out leather upper
Yuketen 100% natural rubber camp sole
Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
Sizing Guide: This shoe fits larger than standard Yuketen moccasin footwear. It is strongly recommended that you wear thick socks with your standard Yuketen Moccasin footwear size or purchase the shoe one half-size smaller than the size you normally wear in standard Yuketen moccasin footwear.
Please note that this is just a sizing reference. Every single person has different shape of foot. Thus, to determine the most accurate size for your foot, we suggest visiting a Yuketen stockist if there is one near you for fitting advice and the opportunity to try on an actual pair. If you are unsure about the sizing, please contact us for advice before purchasing.
The bit loafer style is one of the classic models made famous by Italian designer footwear. Never satisfied with mainstream replication, Yuketen introduces the updated Bit Loafer, combining the elegance of a loafer upper with the broad foundation of a genuine moccasin.
Each pair of Yuketen’s moccasin-construction footwear is handcrafted in our factory in Maine, USA. The shoes benefit from their construction using only the best components and materials such as the Horween’s full grain flesh-out leathers. The leather is described as ‘flesh-out’ as it is full-grain leather that is flipped so that the flesh side of the leather faces outwards. The advantages of using full grain, flesh-out leather rather than split suede leathers are two fold; full grain leathers retain their structure, thickness and durability for long-lasting strength and the smooth grain side of the leather wears pleasantly against the skin, negating the need for additional liners. This way, the wearer enjoys the benefits of full grain leather and the pleasant aesthetic of the nappy, suede-like flesh side of the leather.
To closely mirror the incongruence of the human foot and deliver a molded fit, the upper leathers are hand-sewn and hand-lasted on Yuketen’s proprietary last. In addition, the base of the vamp has been cinched to further ensure an integumentary fit.
Full vegetable-tanned leather insoles and midsoles, and tucks with steel shank reinforcements increase fitting in the arch and heel as well as lessen foot fatigue by forming a stable bridge between the heel and ball of the owner's foot which causes weight to be distributed more evenly across the foot. This results in reduced foot fatigue and improved comfort. Yuketen’s signature tucks are made from 100% vegetable-tanned leather and will naturally accommodate the distinct shape of the wearer.
The shoe’s upper sits atop a camp sole made out of 100% rubber and cork chip, which reminiscent of 1960’s work boot style. The outsole is sewn to the vamp leather, allowing the shoes to be resoled for years of prolonged wear.