bifleet

Origin of the design

The Byfleet is a traditional 3-eyelet plain toe.NEGRONIThe Byfleet is a derby shoe that interprets the traditional three-eyelet plain toe in a unique way.The 2- or 3-eyelet derby is also a traditional design, but in this case, the racing shoe has been reinterpreted.This work is an interpretation of a British Derby with an extremely narrow welt that was worn by Mike Hawthorne in the late 1950s, before racing shoes were defined.In the 1950s, Stirling Moss wore loafers to Grand Prix races,In the 1950s, Stirling Moss wore loafers to Grand Prix and Peter Collins wore Balmoral, a dressy combination.It was a very generous era. Mike Hawthorne was wearing a green driving blouson, shirt and bow tie.The 3-eyelet Derby was not only a style statement,I assume that the 3-eyelet derby was used not only for its style, but also for its ease of putting on and taking off in an "emergency".

Byfleet Name

The name "Byfleet" is derived from "Byfleet Banking," a 9-meter-high monster bank that once existed on the Brooklands Circuit in the early 1900s.
　　

Driving soles tailored to dress soles.

This work includes,NEGRONIdesigned bya "driving sole tailored for dress soles."designed byNEGRONIThe 22mm heel height allows the sole to be worn with business slacks, dressy setups, as well as casual driver's styles. The 22mm heel height can be worn with business slacks, dressy setups, as well as casual driver's style.
 
The outsole is made of a special material produced exclusively at the Vibram factory in Italy.Ultra lightweightVibram Gumlite, which is made exclusively at the Vibram factory in Italy, is used for the outsole,The fine foam on the surface of the sole provides the perfect balance of grip when walking and driving.The welt line (the part of the shoe that protrudes from the sole) is finished to minimize the clearance with the toe shape so that it does not interfere with pedal operation.

In addition, the toe shape is designed to allow for the forward/backward pivoting motion when the heel is up, which is essential in the driving position, The heel shape is tapered at 80° to allow the heel to pivot back and forth and to the left and right when the heel is upright, which is essential in the driving position.Viewed from the side, it looks thick like a double sole,The actual sole part that touches the ground is very thin, approximately 6mm.The actual sole part that touches the accelerator pedal is very thin, only about 6 mm, and can feel the accelerator pedal very delicately. This is due to the special manufacturing method of three-dimensional leather welt,The visual effect of hiding the volume of the wooden form inside the soleThis is a visual effect that hides the volume of the wooden form inside the sole. This maintains the beautiful exterior of the dress shoe, like the leather sole, while not losing functionality and a rich fit,NEGRONIThis is a unique mechanism.

The Fit Concept
The concept of "Fit" isNEGRONIThe Fit concept is designed based on the Tourer concept, which has a particularly high reputation for comfort among

Unlike the Tourer, where the topline height (footwear opening) is set at the length of a boot, we have set it at the height of a dress shoe, which is particularly compatible with suit styles.

The design of the wooden pattern is similar to that of the Tourer, Grand Prix High Top andSPEARHEADThe sole gauge (bottom dimension) is the same as that of the TOURER, GRAND PRIX HIGH TOP, and GRS, so the size feel is the same as those models (GRS wood pattern). The concept of the S-curve, which captures the entire foot three-dimensionally, is followed in this wooden pattern as well, so you can feel a high-quality fit as if you were wearing a custom-made shoe. In contrast to the seemingly sharp appearance,The toes are thick enough to provide space for the toes to move.The toes are thick enough to provide space for the toes to move. The toe is not the tight, hard fit that is common in general dress shoes, but rather, when you actually put your foot into the shoe, it creates a comfortable space that you would never expect from the exterior.
　

Driving Performance

The lightweight fit of the Byfleet is very compatible with driving, making it ideal for cruising around town or for light sport driving.