Pikolinos has its own personality: handcrafted with hand sewn natural leather that is both soft and durable to create a comfortable shoe, with exclusive designs and unique colours which are constant features in all their collections. Their product’s concept is based on the combination of the brand’s essence and the application of the highest technologies to guarantee all their clients a top quality and unique footwear. Another identifying feature is their “sewn to sole” production method, used in the production of most of their models. This allows the shoe to be flexible and adapt to each individual’s foot achieving maximum comfort. Their commitment to quality begins before the shoe is designed and manufactured: the first step is the leather selection. The Pikolinos leather is from the best quality cattle hide. Their leathers undergo an exclusive leather treatment process using the products and natural waxes of Pies Cuadrados, a company within Grupo Pikolinos that specialises in leather tanning. The leather is treated with casein, a protein found in milk, which adhere to the pores of the leather and provide its radiant shine and natural look. Pikolinos leathers do not contain any resins or plastic films for protection; as a result, the pores remain intact, which allow your feet to breathe with ease. This year, Pikolinos presented Cyclonatura, the most natural leather in the world. Cyclonatura is vegetable based tanned leather whose production process does not involve using any contaminants, such as chrome. It is 100 per cent ecological leather, metal free, created to guarantee the well being of their consumers and the environment. Pikolinos is committed to environment conservation; therefore, through all its management and production processes, the company seeks to have minimal impact on nature.

The Pikolinos Winter 2010 collection is distinguished by three main concepts: Natural, shoes that are in harmony with the environment, Basic, for a Pikolinos life style, and Collection, trendy fashion with personality. They are all based on their philosophy of providing a practical and comfortable product, with buckles and gussets that help the shoe fit any type of foot, and a removable insole that makes the shoe even more comfortable. Moreover they are well prepared for winter, since most of the collection is treated with Scotchguard for water and stain protection.

Pikolinos is exclusively available from King Shoe Shop in Valletta 2122 4804, San Gwann 2137 8433, Bay street Level 0, 2372 0010 and Tower Shoes, Sliema 2133 3777.

For more details visit www.kingshoeshop.net