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Aston Martin does not want you to drive their GTs in your sloppy looking ordinary sports shoes. And therefore, the uber-luxury sports carmaker has joined hands with the premium British company John Lobb to create the ultimate lightweight driver's shoe, the Winner Sport that speaks to the world of automobile and yet sits comfortably and stylishly within the John Lobb collection.
The new handmade footwear has been co-designed by Aston Martin’s Director of Design, Marek Reichman and John Lobb's Creative Director, Andres Hernandez. The result is this sleek looking and finely tuned aerodynamic shoe.
Crafted around John Lobb's 8695 last (shoe form), Winner Sport is made from full-grain calfskin and lined with supply sheepskin. Soft padding has been added at the ankle for comfort and the metallic eyelets, punched with a wheel of fine holes reflect the automotive design cues of Aston Martin. Unlike the more formal, welted John Lobb shoes, Winner Sport is created with a specially engineered bonded rubber sole that wraps beneath the shoe, giving a sleek line and a sporty feel.
The Winner Sport driving shoes will be available in several colour combinations: Graphite Grey, Winter Wheat, Frost White and Saddle Tan are all made with the Sporty Stratos White rubber sole. And Storm Black, Bitter Chocolate, Westminster Green and Aurora Blue are made with Racy Fire Red rubber soles. Coordinating red and white laces complete the Winner Sport look.
Winner Sport will be previewed at the opening of the new Aston Martin W-One Store in London’s Park Lane and at John Lobb Jermyn Street this March. As of May 2012 Winner Sport will be available at selected John Lobb and Aston Martin stores worldwide.
