The success of Thierry Rabotin's shoes is perfectly illustrated in one of his phrases:
"I like to design shoes that envelop the feet giving the pleasant sensation of walking barefoot."
Thierry…
Born in South Western France he moved to Paris to study, at a prestigious fashion school. Fascinated by this world he decided to dedicate himself to fashion design. In following this path Thierry discovered his passion for shoes and took a footwear designing course where he learnt to construct as well as to design shoes. His methods balance artisan working procedures and technology, they are among the most beautiful and original shoes that one can see and at the same time the most comfortable that one can wear.
Unique ‘Sacchetto’ construction….
During the sewing phase, the lining, which substitutes the innersole is assembled to the upper by fixing it like a sac along its edge. It differs from the other working procedures because it does not use a metal reinforcement and thermoplastic glue and this way the shoe becomes lighter. A lighter weight means that it becomes easier to walk, the shoe permits the natural movement of the foot since all the components that usually make it rigid are missing.
During the hand assembly, the lining, for which only the best nappa is used, is fixed in two steps to the upper, conserving in this manner softness and capacity of transpiration and providing a perfect ambience for the foot. Only water solvable glues that once dry do not develop harmful vapors are employed. A shock absorbing and transpiring material is inserted between the sole and the lining, to lighten the articulations all along the foot, which thanks to its open cellular structure maintains its volume for a long time.
