How Hermes Makes Its Shoes Extra Comfortable
Because, thoughtful and comfortable design is the ultimate luxury.
By Noelle Loh,
Many count on Hermes for its luxurious leathers and artistry, but did you know what else goes into its shoes to make them extra-comfortable and functional? Here’s a semi-anatomical study of its utilitarian Spring Summer 2023 women’s footwear collection.
One of the more fun yet feminine sandals this season with its psychedelic foliage-like motif, this seemingly flat suede goatskin design has, in fact, 2.5-millimetre-high rubber inserts added to its midsoles for greater comfort.
The soles of the knit, technical jersey and calfskin high-top sneakers are made of EVA – or ethyl vinyl acetate – so they’re as light as possible while that of the sporty sandals are covered in a film of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), which is known to be slip-resistant and tolerant to abrasion, splitting and tears
Set to be the next It luxury slip-on-and-go adventure sandals, these duo-toned slides with broad straps are crafted from sheepskin, and ultra-lightweight andergonomic EVA soles.
Another off-duty, hot-weather classic, these calfskin sandals with adjustable equestrian-inspired straps and demure triangular hardware that's a reinterpretation of Hermes's H Diamant motif is also kitted out with 2.5 millimetre-high rubber inserts in its midsoles.
This article first appeared in the June 2023 Time, Labour, Love Edition of FEMALE