


Anima LS Black & Red
A redesigned wide-fit driving shoe
- A wide-fit design expanded to a 4E last
- Cushioning structure for enhanced heel stability
- A natural fit with added room across the forefoot
- Stable comfort for both everyday wear and driving
This product is available exclusively at department stores.
Fit and comfort can be experienced through in-store fitting.
Please see here for a list of stockists.
Carrying forward NEGRONI’s wide-fit philosophy, ANIMA LS is reinterpreted as a versatile driving sneaker, designed to offer lasting comfort for both everyday life and extended driving.
❶ Essence — Design & Structure
ANIMA LS inherits the 4E expanded last of the ANIMA line, ensuring natural room for wider foot shapes. Its external derby construction provides stability, while refinements in lining and cushioning deliver a smoother, more sustainable fit. Built for long-duration comfort, it adapts equally well to daily walking and precise pedal work.
❷ Expression — Materials & Aesthetics
The upper is crafted from NEGRONI’s original shrink leather, tanned from Hokkaido hides. The natural grain texture deepens with wear, imparting quiet presence to the clean silhouette. With its understated design, ANIMA LS blends seamlessly into both everyday style and the driving environment.
❸ Response — Comfort & Sensitivity
Firm support is provided at the heel and arch, while the forefoot allows gentle expansion for a relaxed fit. A flat insole maintains steady alignment, keeping fatigue to a minimum during extended wear. When driving, each pedal movement is met with smooth and immediate response.
❹ Legacy — History & Heritage
Developed as a contemporary reinterpretation of NEGRONI’s archive model ANIMA, the LS preserves the trusted wide-fit structure while evolving into a more lifestyle-oriented form. It reflects the brand’s heritage of stability and comfort, translated into versatile modern use.
❺ Vision — Future Outlook
To blur the line between daily living and driving, extending the philosophy of wide-fit design into new contexts. ANIMA LS proposes a new standard where comfort and functionality coexist, offering continuity and refinement for diverse lifestyles.
Specifications
Upper: NEGRONI Original Leather (Cowhide | Hokkaido-sourced hides, tanned in Hyogo with an exclusive recipe)
Lining: black Cushion Lining (Polyester)
Insole: NEGRONI Classic Insole (Polyester / EVA)
Sole: Driving Rubber Sole (Synthetic Rubber, made in Italy)
The upper, lining, and insole are cut and stitched at NEGRONI Factory Tokyo.
Every pair is then assembled and finished in Tokyo, where our craftsmen complete the shoemaking process by hand with uncompromising care.
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