ETQ ML 02 Full Suede Desert Taupe Mediterranean Suede

Desert Taupe brings a subtle tonal finish to the ETQ ML 02 Full Suede. Suede covers the upper, continues along the sides and extends over the outsole, giving this refined mid loafer an unbroken appearance from toe to heel. Full leather lining completes the interior.

Wear it with tailored trousers for a considered evening look or relaxed separates for daytime plans. The soft suede gradually settles around the foot, while removable memory foam insoles provide cushioning that adapts with wear.

• Suede extends across the outsole for a cohesive, single-material exterior.
• Slip-on design with neither laces nor hardware.
• Designed in the Netherlands and crafted by hand in Portugal by ETQ’s longstanding family-run factory partner.
• Mediterranean suede feels soft from initial wear and takes the shape of the foot within the first week.
• Hand-lasted and subjected to two inspections before leaving the factory.
• Each pair combines 20 to 40 components assembled by hand.
• Removable memory foam footbeds can be replaced with fresh insoles or personal orthotics.
• Full leather lining softens and conforms to the foot through use.
• Reinforced internal toe and heel counter help retain the loafer’s shape.
• Finished with ETQ’s signature square at the heel.
• A reusable travel bag is included for carrying and packing.
• The white presentation box functions as the shipping carton, avoiding an extra outer box.

Mediterranean Suede is cut from the underside of the hide and sanded to create a fine, velvet-like surface. ETQ sources it from Gruppo Mastrotto in Arzignano, Italy, an LWG Gold-certified tannery, and Sanchez Agullo in Alicante, Spain, an LWG-approved tannery. Every hide is checked for finish, colour, surface and thickness before cutting. The short, dense and even nap produces a consistent Desert Taupe shade that develops character over time.

Use a suede brush regularly, brushing with the direction of the nap. Apply a water-and-stain protector before the first outing and renew after cleaning. Should the loafers get wet, let them dry naturally, then brush gently to restore the raised texture.