The Proper Moccasin® — pour lui

Obsidian Black
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Description

Calf-leather loafers in Obsidian Black, cut to a quiet line.
Designed by Camille Tanoh. Made in Guimarães, Portugal.

Materials

Upper
Calf leather — Obsidian Black.
Lining
Calf leather.
Insole
Calf leather.
Outsole
Calf leather.

The feel

Supple calf leather with a smooth surface and a subtle natural grain. The leather softens with wear; gentle creasing and changes in lustre become part of the character of the pair.

In the making

Designed by Camille Tanoh and made in Guimarães, Portugal. The workshop studies explore the Moccasin’s profile, calf leather and the balance between the gathered apron, saddle and sole.

Workshop study

Designed by Camille Tanoh. Made in Guimarães, Portugal.

Form study — The Proper Moccasin® — pour lui
01 Form study© The Proper Label, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
Workshop study — profile
02Workshop study — profile
Workshop study — calf leather
03Workshop study — calf leather
Preparing the pairs
04Preparing the pairs

The designer’s notes

A quiet point of balance between tailoring and ease. Leave room through the leg, keep the hem deliberate and let the black leather give the silhouette its final line.

Distinct Creators

Individual perspectives on The Proper Label. Each wears the pair in a way that is entirely their own.

Size guide

EU 41–47. Your pair is ordered in EU sizing.

US / EU size comparison
US Men
EU41424344454647

US equivalents are indicative; your pair is ordered in EU.

Select your size to view availability.

True to EU size. Choose your usual EU shoe size.

How to measure your feet

Fit notes

Fit and comfort

True to EU size: choose your usual EU shoe size. The foot should feel held across the instep, with room for the toes to move and no pinching at the sides. The supple calf leather softens with wear; a painful fit is not a fit to break in.

Everyday wear

A loafer for everyday city dressing, from relaxed denim to tailoring. Begin with shorter wears to let the leather settle around the foot. A leather sole can feel smooth on polished or wet surfaces; take care with your footing and avoid soaking the pair.

Between sizes or unsure about width? Share the length of both feet, your usual EU size and the socks you plan to wear with the Atelier for personal guidance.

How to measure your feet

Foot flat on paper, heel against a wall. A marks the length to the longest toe.
  1. Stand on paper with your heel gently against a wall.
  2. Mark your longest toe. Measure A from the wall to this mark.
  3. Measure both feet, standing. Keep the longer measurement.

Measure both feet while standing, with the socks you intend to wear. Keep the longer length. Send the Atelier this measurement and your usual EU size for individual guidance.

Product measurements

Heel height
3.5 cm / 1.38 in

For insole length or width in your size, contact the Atelier. Heel height is measured at the heel; it is not the thickness of the entire sole.

Before you pay

Check your EU size, your selection and your delivery address. US equivalents are indicative; your pair is ordered in EU. Review delivery charges, any applicable taxes and the return conditions before confirming payment.

Delivery

Delivery services, charges and estimates for your destination are shown at checkout. Refer to the current delivery policy below for the applicable conditions.

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Returns and exchanges

Consult the current policy below for eligibility and instructions. Contact the Atelier before sending a return or requesting an exchange.

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Payment & security

Continue with Pay to review your selection and the payment methods offered at checkout. The final amount, delivery and any applicable taxes are shown before you confirm your order.

For help with a payment or an existing order, write to the Atelier with your order number. Never send card details, passwords or verification codes by email.

Client Assistance

Our concierge can help with sizing, materials, care, delivery or an existing order. Include the name of the piece and your EU size, or your order number when relevant.

Care & longevity

A few considered gestures help the calf leather keep its suppleness and the shoe retain its shape.

Atelier care illustration of the black Moccasin, a soft brush, folded cloth and a leather-care cream jar.
Soft brush, clean cloth, calf-leather care.
  1. Remove the dust

    After wearing, brush away loose dust with a soft shoe brush, then wipe gently with a clean, dry cloth. For a light surface mark, use a barely damp cloth without soaking the leather, then let it dry naturally.

  2. Nourish sparingly

    When the leather feels dry, apply a small amount of a care product suitable for smooth calf leather to a cloth. Test first on a discreet area, follow the product instructions, and finish with a clean soft cloth. Avoid household cleaners and abrasive products.

  3. Let the pair rest

    Allow damp shoes to dry at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sunlight. Let the leather rest between wears. Use well-fitting shoe trees to support the shape, and store the fully dry pair in its protective pouch.

  4. Look after the sole

    Check the leather sole and heel regularly. Ask a trusted cobbler about wear before it reaches the upper, and discuss any protective sole or repair with the Atelier. Avoid prolonged contact with water.

For a stain, treatment or repair question, send the Atelier a clear photograph of the affected area before applying a new product.

Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST.

The Proper Moccasins® in black, pair viewed from above.
Close-up of The Proper Moccasin in black calf leather, showing the saddle and gathered apron seam.
The Proper Moccasin in Obsidian Black, pair viewed from a high angle, with leather saddles and gathered apron stitching visible.
Close-up of the black leather interior of The Proper Moccasin, with The Proper Label® embossed on the insole.

Worn

The Proper Moccasin worn with black tailored trousers against a brick wall.
The Proper Moccasin / The wardrobe, lived in

In the making

The Proper Moccasin®

The leather takes shape, stitch by stitch.

About the stitching

The needle passes through the leather. The thread is drawn by hand, gathering the edge into the moccasin’s distinctive seam. A quiet sequence of precise gestures, giving the piece its form.

With your pair

Care in every detail.

The Proper Label white shoe box and protective drawstring pouch.

A white The Proper Label box, with your pair carefully presented inside.

A protective drawstring pouch for storage between wears.

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