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“Your feet thank you,” says Julio of their shoes, which include the highest-quality materials sourced from their native Chile (as well as Italy, Argentina and Mexico), and high-end features like Blake stitching, a “whole-unit” technique that doesn’t rely on glue. They also produce breathable, flexible
soles that can be replaced once they
wear out, lengthening the lifespan of a shoe dramatically. “With runners, it’s
all products from oil,” continues Julio. “What you’re really doing is wrapping your feet in a plastic bag. Our shoes are like a second skin.”
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