Men's winter sneakers on clearance
This clearance features end-of-line men's winter sneakers: Ecco Exostride leather Gore-Tex, Ecco Street and Gruuv, Geox Aerantis and Nebula, Palladium travel, Pantofola d'Oro Vasto leather, Buffalo, Hoff, and Bugatti, as well as models from Asics, Nike Air Monarch, Puma, and DC Shoes. New pairs with higher cuffs and rugged soles, ideal for the city in cold and wet weather.
Sneakers ready for the cold, at end-of-line prices.
Leather and Gore-Tex: keeping your feet dry
In winter, water mainly enters through the upper. Leather, dense and well-treated, withstands downpours much better than mesh, especially when treated with a waterproofing agent. The Gore-Tex membrane, placed between the upper and the lining, takes it further: its pores, much smaller than a raindrop but larger than a water vapour molecule, block rain while allowing sweat to escape. The Ecco Exostride Gore-Tex, designed for outdoor walking, combines a leather upper with this membrane and a grippy sole that sticks to wet pavements.
The other end of lines
The winter stock clearance for men also features:
All the end of lines are gathered on the winter men's page.
Ecco and Geox: two schools of comfort
Ecco was founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy in Bredebro, western Denmark, with a simple idea: to start from the shape of the foot. The brand has its own tanneries and directly injects the sole onto the upper without glue, for a flexible and durable pair; the Street and Gruuv benefit from it for urban use. Geox, born in 1995 in Montebelluna, Italy, is based on a patented invention by Mario Moretti Polegato: a rubber sole pierced with micro-holes, lined with a membrane that lets sweat out without letting water in.
Palladium and Pantofola d'Oro: from airplane tires to Italian football
Palladium originally manufactured airplane tires from 1920, using a rubber and canvas vulcanisation process. In 1947, the brand applied this know-how to shoes and launched the Pampa, a canvas boot known for its robustness; its travel sneakers retain the sturdy sole. Pantofola d'Oro dates back to 1886, at the Lazzarini cobbler workshop in Ascoli Piceno. In the 1950s, Emidio Lazzarini crafted football shoes so flexible that John Charles, a star of Juventus, compared them to slippers made of gold, hence the name. The Vasto, made of leather, inherits the fine finishes.
Nike Air Monarch and DC Shoes: sport models for cold weather
The Nike Air Monarch, a generously sized training shoe, features a leather and synthetic upper that covers more than a mesh model, with an Air cushioning in the heel. The Asics Gel-NYC and Gel-Quantum, which are very breathable, are better suited for dry days, while the DC Shoes Court Graffik, derived from Californian skate culture, provides better protection thanks to its thick upper and padded tongue. In snowy weather, salt leaves white marks: you can quickly remove them with lukewarm water mixed with a bit of white vinegar, then let them dry away from the radiator, with crumpled newspaper inside.
Frequently asked questions
How to waterproof leather sneakers?
Clean and let the pair dry, then spray a waterproofing agent from about twenty centimetres away, in a thin and even layer. Let it set overnight before wearing, and repeat every few weeks in winter.
How to maintain suede sneakers in winter?
Brush the suede once dry with a crepe brush to lift the nap, and treat it before the first outing. A special eraser removes light stains, without water that would leave rings.
High-top or low-top sneakers for winter?
High-tops protect the ankle from cold and splashes, useful in the rain or slushy snow. Low-tops in smooth leather remain smarter and are enough for short trips in the city during dry weather.
How to dry wet sneakers?
Remove the insole, stuff the shoe with crumpled newspaper and change it after a few hours. Let it dry at room temperature: the heat from a radiator hardens the leather and detaches the sole.
What sole to choose for walking on a slippery pavement?
A rubber sole with pronounced lugs drains water and grips better than a smooth rubber. Models inspired by outdoor walking, with deep treads, offer the best grip on wet cobblestones.
