The Leather
Our classic moccasin leather is produced to create a soft, supple leather suitable for hand-sewing, lending itself to the utmost comfort.
Starting with the outsole patterns, the leather is cut to the shape of the sole while the sole is branded with the iconic Weejuns logo. Once the leather has been checked and approved, it’s time to cut the leather into the precise patterns for our classic tubular moccasin. With the pattern made up of four parts, the intricacy of this stage lies in the hand-stitching that creates the timeless and sophisticated design.
Meanwhile, the leather footbed is formed by placing a strip of leather on top of a foam footbed, then finished with the iconic G.H.BASS gold foil embossed branded logo.
Hand-Stitching
The counter and collar are machine stitched and attached to the last for hand-stitching, a crucial component for creating all Weejuns styles. To ensure precise stitching, we use two needles. This is used to create the signature Penny “beef roll”, a classic aesthetic detail where the leather around the edge of the vamp is gathered to give the crimped appearance of its namesake.
Next, the branded leather outsole is attached by stitching through the upper and securing the sole to the shoe. The sole edge is then trimmed, stained and polished.
Upper Finishing
The last is removed so the process of finishing the upper can begin. For classic black styles, the leather is finished and polished. However, our mid brown and wine leather colour-ways will go through an antiquing process before they are finished and polished to achieve the end result that you know and admire.
Quality
Finally, the Weejuns go through a manual quality inspection prior to being placed into their boxes, ensuring that each and every shoe exemplifies our commitment to the highest quality. Set alongside our shoe horns and brand cards, the shoes are now ready to be shipped.
The Original
Despite many imitations of the penny loafer - there is only one Weejuns. Our construction methods have truly stood the test of time, building us a legacy of quality that we are proud of. Weejuns today are made with the same care, craftsmanship and commitment to quality as those created back in 1876.
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