CLD Chai black

BUFFALO CLD Chai sneaker in black, built on a chunky silhouette: a shoe with deliberately massive proportions, featuring a wide, tall sole that protrudes beyond the upper's profile. The upper is an assembly of different panels. A perforated textile mesh covers the instep and sides, allowing air to pass through. Smooth synthetic leather-effect inserts trace curved lines along the sides. The toe and heel area are in matte synthetic suede-effect material. There is no animal leather: the upper is entirely made of textile, polyester and polyurethane. The only contrast to the black is the white branding, in large letters on the heel tab, small on the side label and on the tongue. The sole is made of polyurethane (PU), a synthetic foamed material that is lighter than solid rubber at the same thickness. The edge is shaped with wavy ridges along the entire perimeter. The heel measures 5 cm and the platform under the toe 2.5 cm. The foot is therefore raised across the whole sole, but the drop between heel and forefoot is just 2.5 cm, more contained than the overall sole height might suggest. The collar, 10 cm high, is padded and has two pull tabs, one at the heel and one at the top of the tongue, which help slip the shoe on without fully loosening the laces. The laces are flat, black with a white dotted pattern. Inside, the lining is polyester textile. The insole is removable, covered in cotton and fabric, with a memory foam layer (a foam that compresses under weight and slowly returns to shape, adapting to the sole of the foot). Being removable, it can be replaced with a custom orthotic without losing fit. The wide sole balances wide-volume trousers, such as cargo pants, straight-leg jeans or wide-leg styles. The 2.5 cm platform under the toe also adds a few centimeters of height even with ankle-length trousers. The solid black pairs with any color without competing with the rest of the outfit.

Women's chunky sneaker, black color. Upper in mesh textile, polyester and PU synthetic material with smooth leather-effect and suede-effect finishes. Contrasting white branding. Flat lace closure, double pull tab. Shaft height 10 cm. Polyester lining. Removable insole in cotton and fabric with memory foam. PU sole, 5 cm heel, 2.5 cm platform. Animal-leather-free materials.