UNICO is the first NAGLEV's product. It embodies our two main purposes: the one-piece upper and the seamless construction. The result is a perfect glove-like fit.
UNICO is an outdoor footwear able to combine the support of a traditional hiking boot with the agility of a trail running shoe.
UNICO is made of the best quality materials from all over the world. We decided to use Kevlar® fiber for the outer shell and a combination of wool, leather and coconut fiber for the inner.
UNICO is hand-lasted and produced in limited volumes to ensure maximum quality. We choose the best worldwide skilled workers guided by our italian know how.
DESIGN
We care about aesthetics but only when it is at the service of function. Every single detail of UNICO has been designed for a specific aim. The one-piece upper and the thermoplastic polyurethane rand (TPU) enhance the product's strength while the seamless construction avoids weak spots. The integrated cable speed laces make the shoe anatomical and the rubber outsole is designed for the maximum grip. The wool lining, made as a sock, is built-in to the the bottom of the upper but is detached from it in order to allow the moisture elimination. We decided to use natural colours and no obvious branding to concentrate our customers' attention on the product's technical features. All of this to make UNICO look simple, clean and minimalist.
CONSTRUCTION
UNICO is an exclusive product that comes from the combination of handcrafted traditions and cutting-edge technology, designed around an anatomical last. Through an advanced hand-lasted construction the upper of the shoe is stretched over the last, previously covered with a lining made as a sock, and attached to the insole. The upper and the insole are covered by a rand that increases their strength and gives complete waterproofness. The compression moulded EVA insole is made of two densities to ensure shock absorption and flexibility. The sole is a compound of natural rubber. Its pattern is studied for the maximum grip in any conditions and terrains. The lace cables, the padding and the reinforcements are all permanently integrated into the upper. We call it a “sandwich” construction.
COCONUT
100% natural, biodegradable and chemical-free. Its springy fibrous structure makes your feet feel as if they are lying in a nice comfy bed.
LEATHER
is vegetable dyed. It breathes as it would in nature. It is not irritant, ages richly over time and remains neutral regardless of temperature and does not retain sweat or odor.
NATURAL GUM
is eco-friendly elastomer thanks to its tree-derived rubber raw materials. It is soft, supple and have an excellent flexibility with no compromise in performance.
KEVLAR®
is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. It has a unique combination of high strength, high modulus, toughness and thermal stability.
WOOL
is an active fibre that reacts to changes in feet temperature. It helps your feet to stay warm when the weather is cold and cool when the weather is hot, absorbs moisture vapour and move it away.
TPU
thermoplastic polyurethane, is any of a class of polyurethane plastics with many properties, including elasticity and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion.
COCONUT
100% natural, biodegradable and chemical-free. Its springy fibrous structure makes your feet feel as if they are lying in a nice comfy bed.
LEATHER
is vegetable dyed. It breathes as it would in nature. It is not irritant, ages richly over time and remains neutral regardless of temperature and does not retain sweat or odor.
NATURAL GUM
is eco-friendly elastomer thanks to its tree-derived rubber raw materials. It is soft, supple and have an excellent flexibility with no compromise in performance.
KEVLAR®
is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. It has a unique combination of high strength, high modulus, toughness and thermal stability.
WOOL
is an active fibre that reacts to changes in feet temperature. It helps your feet to stay warm when the weather is cold and cool when the weather is hot, absorbs moisture vapour and move it away.
TPU
thermoplastic polyurethane, is any of a class of polyurethane plastics with many properties, including elasticity and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion.
