DORTMUND NAPPA

Moreschi "Heritage" Permanent Collection

€580
Tax included
Color: Black
Moreschi shoes are traditionally comfortable: we recommend choosing one size smaller than your usual size

Dortmund Nappa is a men's tubular loafer in black nappa leather, crafted with Blake construction and a leather sole.

Nappa — goatskin with a smooth and silky surface — differs from calfskin through an immediate softness and a finer surface. To the touch, Dortmund responds with a fluidity unlike any other material in the range, closer to fabric than to conventional leather. Tubular construction — the technique that stitches upper and sole in a single enveloping movement, characteristic of the drivers and the softest loafers within the Moreschi Heritage Collection — applied to nappa produces a fit that settles from the very first wear without friction. The internal Blake stitching provides structure and long-term durability without adding weight to the construction. The leather sole places Dortmund in the formal loafer register, balancing the lightness of the material with a quality profile.

Dortmund Nappa pairs with lightweight tailored suits, fine wool trousers, chino and business casual looks. Black nappa and the leather sole make it suited to semi-formal contexts as well.

Dortmund takes its name from a Ruhr city that reinvented itself while keeping its own solidity intact — a character that belongs to a loafer combining material lightness and constructive robustness.

For a nappa loafer with a lateral logo and an even softer fit, the Moreschi loafer range includes Cadice.

Details

ID 22300
Last 63
Nappa leather
Tubular construction
Metal embellishment
Leather sole
Care

Nappa is a top-quality leather — typically lamb or kidskin — tanned to maximise softness and produce a silky surface feel. Its very delicacy is its defining trait: it responds poorly to abrasives, product excess and sudden changes in temperature.

For regular care:
1. Clean with a soft dry cloth using light, patting movements without rubbing. Avoid stiff brushes or abrasive products that can scratch the surface.
2. Occasionally apply the Moreschi Leather Polishing Wax in the Neutral variant — suited to smooth, supple leathers — in a minimal amount, distributing it with no pressure to nourish the leather without weighing it down or altering its silky finish. Allow to absorb, then finish with a clean soft cloth.
3. Keep away from direct light, heat sources and moisture: nappa marks easily and does not tolerate abrupt thermal changes.
4. Store in a cool, dry environment with the Moreschi Wood and Velvet Shoe Trees, whose black velvet flocking interacts with the internal lining without leaving marks, preserving both shape and material integrity over time.

Nappa may be paired with exotic leather inserts on particularly exclusive models. Given its extreme sensitivity, apply cream only to the nappa sections using minimal, well-controlled strokes, and avoid any contamination of adjacent exotic surfaces. For any treatment involving exotic surfaces, consult a cobbler specialising in delicate and precious leathers.

For deeper maintenance, consult an experienced cobbler, preferably one specialising in delicate leathers.
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Blake construction

The Blake construction is used for shoes with leather or rubber soles and ensures a secure bond between the upper, midsole, and outsole. After an initial phase of gluing and pressing, the sole is further reinforced with a single stitch made using a specialized Blake machine, which fastens the bottom of the shoe directly to the upper.

The result is a solid yet flexible shoe, ideal for refined everyday wear.