RAFAEL
Low-Top Suede Leather Sneakers Dark Brown
Colour: White White Desert Beige Khaki Dark Brown Navy Blue Deep Blue Cloud Grey Quartz Grey Ash Grey Black Black Black
Origin | Handmade in Portugal
Upper | Gold-rated biobased suede leather from Italy
Lining | Ultra-soft full-grain calf leather from Italy
Outsole | Stitched-down Italian Margom rubber outsoles
Footbed | Italian calf leather over removable insole
Comfort | Cushioned tongue and collar for utmost comfort
Laces | Brown natural cotton laces from Portugal
Extra Laces | White natural cotton laces from Portugal
Branding | Muted logo embossing on back collar, tongue, and bottom
Packaging | Black cotton dust bag in 100% recyclable shoebox
Warranty | 2 years
Our lofty goal was to create the ultimate minimalist sneaker which seamlessly unifies uncompromising comfort, premium quality, and timeless design. We removed all unnecessary stitching and prominent branding to realize an ultra-clean silhouette which will transcend time. The sneakers are handcrafted in Portugal with the utmost attention to detail of velvety biobased suede leather from Italy. The cushioned tongue, soft calf lining, and Margom outsole ensure an incredible wearing comfort from the first step and for many miles to come. The sneakers match perfectly with our classic and braided Rafael belt.
Care Instructions
Cleaning: Spray the leather with our Bamboo-Lotion, gently rub any dirty spots with our Crepe Brush, and let it dry. Spray the outsole with our Bamboo-Lotion and clean it with the rough side of a kitchen sponge. Use the bristles of our Crepe Brush to clean in-between the upper leather and outsole.
Care: Thinly apply our Organic Cream on the entire surface with a soft cloth and let it dry.
Reinstate: Roughen the leather with our Crepe Brush for the signature suede look.
Frequency: Repeat once a month or whenever needed.
All of our care products are organic and made in Germany.
Repairs
We want you to enjoy your Dalgado products for as long as possible. That is why we offer several professional repair options so you can give your products the long life they deserve. For more detailed information, click here.
Warranty
We are very confident in the quality of our sneakers. That is why we are offering a 2-year warranty against any manufacturing defect. For more detailed information, click here.
If you need any assistance, please contact us via phone
+49 (0) 211 97531929 or send us an Email.
+49 (0) 211 97531929 or send us an Email.
30 Day Returns
Free Worldwide Shipping
2 Year Warranty
We are Climate Positive
We are Plastic Positive
Made in Porto, Portugal
PRODUCT DETAILS
THE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND MATERIALS THAT MAKE OUR SNEAKERS STAND OUT
KNOW WHAT YOU BUY
The fashion industry is notoriously opaque and deceiving. As a consumer you get hardly any reliable information on the actual origin of the materials and manufacturing conditions. To us, that is fundamentally wrong. You have every right to know exactly what you are buying. That is the only way to make better purchasing decisions.
OUR SNEAKER MANUFACTORY
Porto, Portugal
"Made in" labels are unfortunately a highly simplified truth. For a product to be legally labeled as "Made in Italy", for example, it is sufficient that the last essential production step took place in Italy. The term "essential" is often stretched to the limit. Many brands, including many luxury brands, use this loophole and have their products manufactured in low-wage countries in Eastern Europe and the Far East before they are "luxurified" in Italy. Unfortunately, as a consumer, you hardly ever know about this. To us, that is totally wrong and inexcusable. That is why all of our products are proudly crafted in family-owned workshops in Italy, Germany and Portugal where all artisans are treated with the respect they deserve.
Crafting premium sneakers have been a family passion for our Sneaker Manufactory for decades. Located in Portugal’s Sneaker hub, the Manufactory has been crafting premium-quality footwear for many of the top luxury brands since 1988. The vast know-how combined with modern technology ensures the refined look, enhanced durability and supreme comfort of our sneakers.
Find out more about our sneaker manufactory
Traceability The fashion industry is notoriously opaque and deceiving. As a consumer you get hardly any reliable information on the actual origin of the materials and manufacturing conditions. To us, that is fundamentally wrong. You have every right to know exactly what you are buying. That is the only way to make better purchasing decisions.
Price Breakdown
We all know that fashion brands heavily mark-up their prices. But do we really know by how much? We certainly didn't and what we found out shocked us. Traditional retail brands mark-up their prices by 5-6 times. Luxury brands mark-up their prices by staggering 10-15 times. To us, that is unjustifiable. We cut out the middle man, sell directly to you and pass the savings on to you. Our average mark-up is 3 times and we reveal our exact production costs. You deserve to know.
Our Production CostsWe have nothing to hide and reveal the exact costs behind every single part of our production process.
Material € 32.65+
Craft € 21.72+
Hardware € 5.83+
Freight € 2.55+
Packaging € 3.78=
True Cost € 66.52Dalgado Price vs. Traditional Price On average, traditional retailers mark-up their prices by 5-6x. Us? Just 3x.
Dalgado
Price € 195.00
Price € 195.00
*Traditional Price Calculation: Production cost x 2 to 2.5 = Wholesale Price
Wholesale Price x 2 to 2.5 = Traditional Price
Wholesale Price x 2 to 2.5 = Traditional Price
Traditional
Price € 325.00
Price € 325.00
Reviews | FAQ
Where are your sneakers made?
All of our Low-Top and High-Top Sneakers are handmade in our Sneaker Manufactory located in Portugal. To learn more about our Sneaker Manufactory, click here.
Which materials are your sneakers made of?
Our sneakers are primarily made of premium leathers from Italy. Yet, there is a lot more to our sneakers than meets the eye. To learn exactly what our sneakers are made of, take a look at the “What it’s made of” section on the product page.
How do I find my sneaker size?
The most accurate way to find your sneaker size is to follow these simple steps:
1) Wear the typical type of socks you’ll wear with your sneakers and place one of your feet on a piece of paper with your heel against a straight wall.
2) Mark the outline of your toes.
3) Measure the longest part of your foot (heel to toe length).
4) Repeat with your other foot and check in our size guide which size fits you best.To see the size intervals, click on the size chart of the respective sneaker.
To see our complete size guide, click here.
Still not sure about your size? No worries at all. Just get in touch with us via email, chat, or phone +49 (0)211 97531929 and we will help you.
How do I take care of my sneakers?
The best care for the sneaker depends on the kind of leather it is made of. For every one of our products, you can find a “Care & Guarantee” dropdown explaining how to best take care it.
How long does it take to break in the sneakers?
Our sneakers are designed to be exceptionally comfortable right from the first step. In most cases, there will be no break-in time required. We do, however, recommend gradually increasing the wearing time of the sneakers.
What does the sneaker warranty include?
Our sneakers are handcrafted of the best materials and will last for many years to come. Yet, in case any manufacturing defect should occur within the first 2 years, we’ve got you covered. To see a more detailed list of what is covered and what isn’t, click here.
Of course, we will look at any defects on a case by case basis. Simply get in touch with us via email, chat, or phone +49 (0)211 97531929 and we will find a solution for you.
GENERAL FAQ
Why are you displaying your production costs?
We all know that fashion brands heavily mark-up their prices. The traditional mark-up is 5-6 times. The mark-up for luxury brands can even be 10-15 times. They can do so, because we as consumers don't know the actual production price. We firmly believe that you have a right to know. That is the only way to empower you to make more informed and better purchasing positions. You can find the exact price-breakdown for each product in the “What it costs” section.
How do you calculate the traditional retail price?
This is how the fashion industry works traditionally:
Production Price x 2 - 2,5 (on average) = Wholesale Price
Wholesale Price x 2 - 2,5 (on average) = Traditional Retail Price
Take one of our Low-Top Sneakers for example. The Production Price is 58,10€.
Wholesale Price: 58,10€ x 2 = 116,20€
Traditional Retail Price: 116,20€ x 2,2 = 255,00€
Dalgado Price: 58,10 x 3,01 = 175,00€
We cut out the middle man, sell directly to you and pass the savings on to you. Our average mark-up is 3 times.
Why is transparency so important to you?
The fashion industry is notoriously opaque and deceiving. As a consumer you get hardly any reliable information on the actual origin of the materials and manufacturing conditions. We firmly believe the industry is fundamentally flawed. You have every right to know exactly what you are buying. That is why we reveal exactly where our products are made, what they are made of, and what they cost.
What does climate positive & plastic positive mean?
There is only one Earth and it is our responsibility to take care of it. Yet, regardless of how environmentally-friendly our materials and production processes are, every product has an ecological footprint. We do everything in our power to make sure it’s a positive one. For every single order, we plant one tree with our partner On A Mission and remove 1kg of plastic from our beloved Oceans with our partner Empower.
Being climate positive means that we as a Company go beyond achieving net zero carbon emissions and actually create an environmental benefit by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Being plastic positive means that we as a Company remove more plastic from the oceans than is created during our entire production.
Where do I find information on shipping?
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Where do I find information on exchanges & returns?
Please click here for all relevant information.
How can I contact Dalgado?
You can contact us via email, via chat, or phone +49 (0)211 97531929. We’re here for you Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm CET.
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