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The GAT (German Army Trainers) 

By Archibald London

Our price:

$376
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Design note

In our quest to offer the ultimate classics, we would be remiss not to try our hand at one of the most iconic silhouettes in sneaker history - The Germany Army Trainer or GAT. Revived in the 70s by Belgian designer Margiela, the orgins of the GAT aren't entirely clear and covers ground including feuding brothers ( in Adidas and Puma) and a lucrative contract for a new type of sneaker for the West German Army or Bundeswehr.

The Archibald GAT is a wonderful representation of what we do. Take something simple with an iconic history and ask the most skilled artisans to make it from the best materials... and then sell it for an incredibly disruptive price. The GAT upper has been meticulously handcut and stitched by master shoemakers in Corridonia, Italy using some of the finest purpose-tested Italian calfskin and vegetable-tanned suedes before being stitched to a uniquely flexible and comfortable Lactae Hevea sole using a strobel (or "sacchetto") construction. Uncompromising, excellence...

Details & Care

  • Handmade in Corridonia, Italy
  • Construction: Hand-cut and stitched
  • Italian chrome tanned bovine raw hides
  • Italian vegetable tanned suede, 0.6-0.8mm thickness
  • Unlined
  • Use horsehair brush to remove any dust
  • Polish in small circles with a soft and dry cotton cloth
  • Lactae-Hevea latex soles
  • Flax resistance: 50000 cycles

Handcrafted in Italy

Located in Corridonia, Italy is a small family owned and operated atelier that has been making exceptional footwear with a focus on quality and construction since 1905. Excellence in shoemaking has been an obsession and never-ending quest that has spanned three generations of this family. As skills are passed from generation to generation there is an insistence to remain in-touch with developments in technology to ensure that both worlds, old and new are always respected in order to achieve the highest quality, most comfortable and longest lasting purpose built shoes. Currently led by the granddaughter of the founder, it was clear from our first interaction that this team of masters fully understood our raison d'etre at Archibald and relished an opportunity to work with us and allow more people to experience the difference their expertise and craft can make in terms of end-product.

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Product Material

A supremely soft, specialist purpose-fit locally sourced Italian calfskin and vegetable-tanned suede are used together to form the unlined upper which is then stitched to a Lactae Hevea sole.

The calfskin promises a unique blend of comfort, protection and longevity from the moment you wear them. The softer, unlined leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort and quality that one would expect from a multipurpose utility sneaker such as this. The French-made Lactae Hevea soles are outstandingly comfortable thanks to the microstructure of tiny air bubbles that form as the sole is made from the virgin hevea milk - a subtle alchemy of tradition and modernity.

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There is no shortage of iterations of the GAT available at every price point, but the iconic piece excels when imagined by a true artisan.

The iconic silhouette really comes into it's own as a wardrobe staple when re-imagined by a master shoemaker who insists to only bring it to life using the finest materials. The GAT is a style that has defied trends and become emblematic as a classic, comfortable and casual piece so it only makes sense that it is made with quality, lasting wear and comfort prioritised!

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Archibald was founded on the principle of bringing people together to celebrate quality, craftsmanship, and human excellence. We want to allow as many people as possible to own and enjoy items made by the world’s most talented craftsmen using only the finest materials.

With this in mind, we never intended to offer discounts or operate sales of any sort because our pricing approach didn’t build in an ability to do so. Traditional retail operates on the false-discount model, where the price they expect you to purchase for is generally different from the sticker price of the item being sold. We opted against these games and prioritized value, offering fair and transparent pricing as a fundamental tenet of our brand.

Over the past few years, we faced significant challenges that tested our resilience. From a craftsman altering product specifications without notice during the pandemic to delayed pre-orders of sneakers in early 2023, these events brought us to the brink. However, each challenge has ultimately strengthened our commitment to excellence. With lessons learned, we’ve worked hard to ensure that today, our brand is stronger—in product, systems, and service. Yet, we know there is always room for growth, and we remain focused on continually improving the experience we offer you.

More importantly, these issues, though resolved, caused frustration among some of our customers. While many of the negative reviews don’t reflect the extensive efforts made to resolve each incident—often resulting in happy outcomes—those experiences still prompted some customers to voice their dissatisfaction. We understand that each represents a moment where we could have done better, and we take each one seriously.

If our products intend to stand alongside those from brands we look up to, like Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Loewe, then offering them through a more direct and inclusive pricing model should not compromise the level of service and experience that accompanies them. The artisans we work with have dedicated their lives to creating exceptional products, and anything less than an equally exceptional experience would do a disservice to their craft—and to you, our valued customers.

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