What is a casual sneaker, and how do Voile Blanche and Flower Mountain interpret it?
A casual sneaker is the comfortable lace-up or slip-on shoe born from the sports shoe but designed for everyday use, not for the field. Voile Blanche was founded in 2004, inspired by the world of sailing: the brand's first model was made of Dacron, the technical sail fabric, and from there comes the attention to technical materials and careful details found today in its leather and suede sneakers. Flower Mountain instead designs its sneaker taking the Japanese hiking shoe as a reference: high, sculpted sole, upper in mixed materials, sturdy laces — a construction meant for outdoor use rather than the office.
Which women's Voile Blanche sneakers do you find at Sangiorgio?
Lipari is the low sneaker in suede, available in four colour variants across brown, grey and beige: it's the model with the widest size choice of the season.
Club105 is the sneaker with sequin or rhinestone details, in four colour variants, designed for a more evening than daytime pairing.
Play sneak 01 is the lightweight mesh sneaker, in two colour variants: the model best suited to the in-between seasons.
You'll find all three models, along with the rest of the women's range, among the women's sneakers in the collection.
Which Voile Blanche sneakers for men, and what is the capsule with North Sails?
For men Voile Blanche offers Club act 2, a sneaker with a contrast sole, in two colour variants: light brown-mud-navy and military green.
For autumn winter Voile Blanche also signs a capsule with North Sails, the clothing and accessories brand born in 1957 in California from the competitive sailing of sailor Lowell North. The available model is Club 01 north sails: a navy blue leather sneaker with white details and a rubber sole, carrying on its upper the palette and nautical spirit typical of North Sails. It's a limited-edition piece, today in the catalogue in a single colour:
Club 01 north sails, among the men's sneakers in the collection.
Flower Mountain Yamano 3 and Yamabushi sneakers: what's the difference?
Yamano 3 is the lower-profile model, available in seven colour variants across grey, blue, beige and brown: the widest choice of the season at Flower Mountain.
Yamabushi has a higher, more squared sole, in two colour variants: it's the model that comes closest to a true hiking shoe.
How do you pair autumn winter casual sneakers?
Suede sneakers (Lipari, Yamano 3) pair well with corduroy trousers or dark denim, for a casual register without sliding into sportswear. Sneakers with metallic or sequin details (Club105) can carry a tailored trouser, in place of a pump, for a less formal evening look. The more technical sneakers (Yamabushi, Club act 2) look good with outdoor pieces — a down jacket, a nylon jacket — where the high sole also has a function, not just an aesthetic one.
How do you clean suede and mesh sneakers?
Suede and mesh need different care from smooth leather: a rubber-bristle brush for suede, a barely damp cloth for mesh, never hot water on either. The full guide, with the steps for each material, is in our article on how to polish and clean shoes.
Frequently asked questions
Do Voile Blanche sneakers fit true to size or small?
They fit true to your usual size. Those with a wide foot may consider half a size up on the leather models like Club act 2 and Club 01 north sails, which are initially more structured than suede and soften after the first wears.
Is the Club 01 north sails capsule a permanent model or a limited edition?
It's a seasonal capsule: today the catalogue carries a single colour, and availability follows the stock of that single model, not of a line with several variants.
Are Flower Mountain sneakers also suitable off the beaten track?
Yes: the high, sculpted sole and the mixed-material upper are designed for outdoor use, so they hold up well on an unpaved trail or a light rainy day, unlike a smooth leather sneaker.
Do Voile Blanche suede sneakers get damaged by rain?
No, if the suede is good quality it's water-repellent: the real problem isn't clean water but puddles with salt or dirt. In case of heavy rain, it's best to let them dry away from direct heat sources and brush them once dry.
What changes between the men's and women's size on these sneakers?
Sizes are labelled in EU numbering across all catalogue variants, split between the men's and women's sections: no conversion is needed, you simply choose your usual size as with the brand's other footwear.
Where to find these sneakers
Voile Blanche and Flower Mountain sneakers are available among the men's sneakers and the women's sneakers, as well as on the brand pages Voile Blanche and Flower Mountain. For advice on size or pairing, our staff is available in-store in Merate, via chat or by phone.
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