TRADURO

TRADURO

Tradition and durability 

A stitchdown boot for trekking and hunting

Handcrafted in Italy

This boot is the result of a collaboration with Caltavuturese Caltrek in Sicily. A personal project between myself (the owner of GHC!!) and Matteo the owner of Caltrek. It’s been a joy to work with Caltrek. Seeing your idea come to life is very rewarding.

His team of Italian artisans manufacture this boot for me. I wanted to reintroduce people the world over, to the aesthetic of a traditional stitched boot. Sadly, there aren’t many around these days. Together we can change this. 

It’s a shame that a lot of people have fallen out of love with the more traditional look. There’s something about a boot with real stitching that makes me want to hike. 

The profile screams traditional Alpine boot, while the ankle padding and lacing system says, “I’d like to be a little more comfortable”. The construction method and the leather make for a relaxed but secure fit. 

The TRADURO is a traditional 8-inch stitchdown boot with just a dash of the 21st century. 

SPECIFICATIONS

• IDRO12H LEATHER WITH ANTI SCRATCH TREATMENT AND TREATED FOR GREATER WATER REPELENCY
• VIBRAM MOUNTAIN GRIP
• PROTECTIVE RUBBER RAND AROUND THE TOE BOX
• MOKA LEATHER 2.2MM/2.4MM
• STITCHDOWN CONSTRUCTION (IDEAL MONTATO Processing) HIGH STRENGTH
• CAN BE RESOLED
• PADDED COLLAR
• 4 D RINGS, 4 SPEED HOOKS AND STANDARD EYELETS AT THE TOP. YOU CAN REALLY LOCK IN YOUR HEEL WITH THESE
• GUSSETED TONGUE
• STEEL SHANK
• 4 D -RINGS, 4 SPEED HOOKS AND A SET OF EYELETS TO REALLY LOCK YOUR HEEL IN
• HEAT SEALED WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
• 5MM KEVLAR INSOLE FOR ROCKY TERRAIN AND GREAT ANKLE SUPPORT
• PUNCTURE PROTECTION
• VISCOELASTIC INSOLE FOR SHOCK ABSORBTION AND ALL-DAY COMFORT. GREAT ARCH SUPPORT AND REDUCES METATARSAL PRESSURE.
• 100% MADE IN ITALY

WHO IS THIS BOOT FOR?

The Traduro as with the Terraforte, is for those who love the outdoors. It’s that simple. I thought it would be a good idea to offer the Terraforte in a smooth leather and I felt that this change warranted giving the boot a different name. Smooth leather is after all, that little bit more traditional. We also decided to add a protective rand around the toe box. 

 THESE BOOTS ARE MADE ON EUROPEAN LASTS. THEY OFFER A GENROUS AMOUNT OF WIDTH AS THEY ARE STITCHDOWN. 

THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT IF YOU ARE BETWEEN SIZES GO WITH YOUR USUAL SIZE!

FIT IS A VERY PERSONAL PREFERENCE. DO CONTACT ME FOR ADVICE!

ALWAYS CONSIDER HOW A DIFFERENT INSOLE MIGHT MAKE THE BOOT FIT! INSOLES SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY SIX MONTHS ANYWAY, BUT YOU ALREADY KNEW THIS, RIGHT?

HOW YOU LACE UP YOUR BOOTS CAN HAVE A REAL IMPACT ON FIT. THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT LACING TECHNQUES, LONG HIKES NEED A WELL ‘LOCKED IN’ HEEL. DON’T BE AFFRAID TO EXPERIMENT!

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR FEET AT HOME!

DON’T WORRY IT’S EASY!

• MEASURE YOUR FEET IN THE AFTERNOON OR THE EVENING
• PLACE A PIECE OF PAPER ON THE FLOOR, SQAURE TO A WALL. 
• STAND ON THE PAPER, MAKING SURE THAT YOUR ANKLE IS FLUSH TO THE WALL/OR SKIRTING BOARD
• USING A PEN OR PENCIL MARK THE LONGEST POINT OF YOUR FOOT
• REPEAT FOR THE OTHER FOOT – USE LONGEST MEASUREMENT
• USING A TAPE MEASURE OR RULER MEASURE FROM THE PAPERS EDGE TO THE POINT THAT YOU HAVE MARKED. SELECT A SIZE BASED ON YOUR LONGEST MEASUREMENT

THE FIT IS RELAXED.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS OR WOULD LIKE TO DOUBLE CHECK SOMETHING WITH ME CONTACT ME. I AM HAPPY TO MEASURE INSOLES FOR YOU TOO, NEVER A PROBLEM!  info@ghcoutdoors.co.uk

I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP!!