The art of Touche is a veritable statement of intent; it is a reflection of the commitment to tradition made by Lottusse and its uncompromising resolve to preserve it whilst raising it to the pinnacle of its potential. It brings together technical innovation and the most exclusive skins and hides with the tradition of craftsmanship that has defined the brand since 1877. And if we add to this the creative freedom that this technique allows, here we have the perfect scenario to epitomise the most unique pieces, made at our factory on the island of Majorca (Spain) and transmitting a distinctive and sophisticated touch that is impossible to imitate due to the exacting nature of our handcrafting process. A Lottusse Made To Order shoe will always be unique and unrepeatable, conceived and crafted for one person alone and in accordance with their tastes, while our expertise ensures the utmost respect for the materials and the handcrafting process.

Our Made To Order shoes are made using bovine crust leather that is completely natural (undyed) and of premium quality. Our craftsmen finish it with treatments based on water and alcohol in order to nourish before it is dyed.

Making the shoe in this natural leather permits us to dye it in the season colour of your choice and obtaining, thanks to this technique, a depth of texture and clarity that would be impossible to achieve with leather that has already been dyed.

The craftsman begins the dyeing stage with an initial application of a light shade once all the pieces have been assembled using the Goodyear welt construction process. This is a technique that we have been perfecting for the last 140 years and for which we have become the touchstone amongst the most discerning and knowledgeable of clients. The shade gradually deepens with each coat to acquire the depth and originality of style that is the hallmark of each piece. This is the way that the patina starts to develop a personality and a life of its own.

It must be emphasised that the complete dyeing procedure is carried out on the last. This allows the craftsman to achieve different effects or depths of colour and to leave that stamp of uniqueness and inimitability on the product, further enhancing its quality and character.

The culmination of the process is the personalisation of the leather soles upon which you can have any message of your choice imprinted to carry with you, always.