ETQ DB 01 Suede Blueberry Mediterranean Suede

Blueberry Mediterranean suede gives the ETQ DB 01 a distinctive alternative to familiar neutral boots. The mid-cut shape and ankle-close lacing offer the presence of a boot without the bulk of a taller silhouette, while the suede becomes softer with wear.

Style it with denim for a relaxed day or tailored trousers and a coat when the temperature drops. A seam joins the upper to the sole, allowing the construction to flex naturally alongside the foot.

• Created in the Netherlands and handcrafted in Portugal by ETQ’s longstanding family-run factory partner.
• Mediterranean suede from LWG-certified Italian and Spanish tanneries, soft from the outset and conforming to the foot during the first week.
• Upper and sole are stitched together rather than bonded with glue for flexibility in motion.
• Hand-lasted assembly combines 20 to 40 separate components per pair, with two inspections before leaving the factory.
• A removable memory foam insole adapts with use and accommodates a replacement footbed or personal orthotics.
• onSteam® interior lining transports moisture away from the foot for comfort throughout longer days.
• ETQ’s exclusive sole uses the brand’s own mould and a specially specified rubber blend to balance flexibility and shape retention.
• Reinforced toe and heel sections support the boot’s structure over repeated wear.
• Tonal metal eyelets and nylon laces keep attention on the silhouette. Spare laces can be purchased separately.
• Finished with ETQ’s recognisable square at the heel.
• Includes a reusable travel pouch. The white shoe box also serves as the shipping carton, avoiding an extra outer box.

A finely sanded underside of the hide creates the suede’s velvet-like surface. ETQ sources this material from Gruppo Mastrotto in Arzignano, Italy, an LWG Gold-certified tannery, and LWG-approved Sanchez Agullo in Alicante, Spain. Each hide is assessed for surface, thickness, finish and colour before cutting. The short, dense, even nap provides depth of colour and develops character through wear.

Use a suede brush regularly, working in the direction of the nap. Apply a water-and-stain protector before the first wear and again after cleaning. Allow wet boots to dry naturally, then brush gently to revive the surface.