Product description
Pantofola d'Oro Lazzarini Gazzetta Azzurri Calf FG SPECIAL EDITION
Pantofola d'Oro, is a family owned shoemaker company. It was founded in 1886 in the Italian city of Ascoli Piceno. Initially the company was named “Calzaturificio Lazzarini”. These days however, the company is called “Pantofola d’Oro” and the story goes that the best British allround player of all time; John Charles, one day tried on a pair of boots from the company. The reason being that a lot of his teammates had heard about a brand, the was dedicated to craftsmanship and a supreme quality. Upon trying them he shouted “Questa non è una scarpa, è una pantofola. Una Pantofola d'Oro!". This roughly translates into “These aren’t boots, they’re slippers. Golden slippers!” Charles had then established the brand as Pantofola d’Oro, which translates to golden slipper in Italian.
It is a legendary story, and the boots have through their history had an amazing collection of superstars as a part of the Pantofola d’Oro family. It continues to be a brand renowned for its superb quality, and if you are looking for uncompromising quality and an unmistakably Italian style - then the Pantofola d’Oro Lazzarini is the right boot for you!
• Part of the Gazzetta Collection - "Azzuri" Edition
• Made in Italy - superior quality
• Upper made from calf leather - Weight: 275 grams
• Classic, elegant and comfortable design
Unique version of the Lazzarini boot
Pantofola d'Oro and the reknowned italian spots newspaper "La Gazzetto dello Sport", has created four different and unique boots. Based on the Lazzarini boot, featuring unique prints - the Gazzetta collection pays tribute to the cooperation between Pantofola d'Oro and Gezzeta dello Sport. The boots are dedicated to the Italian national team, AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan. All four boots celebrate iconic moments. Headlines and articles from the Gazetta dello Sport makes up the graphic on the boots - creating an unique look. This Azzurri boot pays tribute to the 2006 World Cup triumph - where players like Buffon, Pirlo and Del Piero won the World Cup. On the boots you can see the captain Cannovaro raising the trophy. The Emperor of Rome - Totti - is also visible on the boot, celebrating one of his goals.
Made in Italy
With the Pantofola d’Oro “Made in Italy” collection, you get the very best. The leather for the Italian made boots has been carefully selected, handpicked and hand cut in a single piece. Every single boot made, goes through the very same steps during manufacturing - 46 steps to be exact. This results in a comprehensive and very thorough quality control, ensuring the boots meets the highest standards. At the most critical steps (trimming, sewing and gluing), even the smallest errors will cause the boots to be discarded. The manufacturing process is demanding and complicated. Combined with an unparalleled attention to details, this results in an extremely high level of quality - making the “Made in Italy” mark so very exclusively.
Legendary name
This very boot is named after the Lazzarini family, that is both founders and owners of Pantofola d’Oro. Exactly like the very first boots back in 1886, the Lazzarini is carefully hand built with a true dedication that leaves nothing to chance. It is a timeless design, with a big legacy.
Supple calf leather upper
The Lazzarini has been designed with a flexible upper from the very softest calf leather, available. The soft leather shapes to the foot, creating a feeling that the boots were custom made for you. This allows you to get a natural feel and touch on the ball, and an unparalleled comfort. The mid- and front foot is designed with as few stitches as possible, to allow for a cleaner striking surface and to reduce the level of water intake. Out sole and stud configuration is designed to offer comfort, protection and stability. A natural flexibility in the outsole, allows for a stable midfoot and a springy front foot - providing you with a great set off. With a low profile, keeping you closer to the playing surface for better responsiveness.
Weight: 275 grams
This FG boot is made for firm ground surfaces such as natural grass.
