The Black or Blake manufacturing owes its name to the man who in the second half of the nineteenth century revolutionized the world of footwear: Lyman Reed Blake. In a nutshell, the Black process involves the use of a single seam (single or double) that holds the sole, the upper, the insole and the lining together.
This process implies a realization that requires extreme precision, but at the same time it will be essential and elegant precisely because it breaks down intermediate processes that could "weigh down" the aesthetics of the shoe.
The Black is easily recognizable as the stitching being unique, it is also visible inside the shoe.
On the external part, that is the sole, to prevent the wire from touching the ground, specific processes are carried out which allow the wire to disappear. At the same time, this type of processing allows to obtain excellent insulation from the external environment and good resistance.
It is a very elegant finish, often associated with "gentleman's" shoes such as some types of moccasins, many variations of Francesina, Derby and Monk.
It is a process mainly used for leather shoes as it manages to solicit the raw material as little as possible, keeping it intact in its authenticity.
It goes without saying that it is the chosen workmanship for handcrafted and valuable shoes, such as those made in Italian leather and produced with ancient methods typical of the "handmade" made in Italy.