Chromexcel leather, particularly from Chicago’s Horween tannery, is prized for its strong build and graceful wear-in with use. While the source material would be enough to distinguish the upper on its own, the outsole has been laser etched with brogue perforations for added grace. Finished with a Vibram or leather sole for added contrast and extra grip, the Longwing dazzles, even from a long way off.