Fracap Military Boot Brand Guide

Fracap Military Boot – Brand Guide

Fracap Boots

If you’re looking for the perfect quintessential hiking boot design, then look no further than Fracap. The brand that stands firmly as a figure of Italian history, conceals a strong reputation for quality materials and craftsmanship – bringing Aphrodite the exclusivity of branded fabric in men’s footwear.

Formally known for their traditional Military style shoe, Fracap follow a strict design practice that is planted firmly in family history, where to this day, the brand continues to use the original template drawn by the father of the boot itself, to meet the high standard of consistent perfection using only the most exquisite materials. The first official model to their line of boots was the ‘Magnifico’, invented by the father and nephew of the ‘Antonio’ association; Alfredo Cappello. The initial idea of the design of the boot was to attain a comfortable and durable boot, fitting to wear for climbing and everyday activity – whereas an outcome, Cappello concluded his creative thoughts and formed a style that “mixes an extraordinary simplicity”.  The ‘Magnifico’ boot gained its name from the mother of the family, who quoted, “Magnifico!” when her eyes first met the completed version of the boot.

Fracap Boots

The Design Process

The contemporary designer company selects only the best vegetable tanned leather made from calfskin for their boots; where for each boot they make, comes from one large sheet of fine leather that is cut and measured in preparation for their heritage in applying the rare use of the hand-assembled process. This one-of-a-kind statistic about Fracap is what makes the company project from many other existing shoe brands, who commonly disregard the benefit of expert craftsmanship to hand-make their ideas. The purpose of using of real leather is to achieve the most natural feel and comfort to your feet, ensuring their breathability for a long-wear ahead. Besides being stunning in its overall appearance, the toughness of real leather also demonstrates how long-lasting it can make a piece of footwear – meeting the expectations of your classic military style boot.

The shape of the boot takes inspiration from official army-wear, where Fracap endured to use the original mould that they first framed for the Italian Army.

The long-established construction of the silhouette customarily consists of brass D-ring lacing hardware and a comforting Vibram Morflex Sole unit, exhibiting a subtle vintage aesthetic and abstract effect – with an overall substantial body. Little did you know, as many would argue against from existing research; professionals have imaginatively invented a boot that doesn’t meet the exact features of your genuine hiking boot, however, it reflects the realistic design and functions of this particular style of boot. This alternative design by Fracap not only defines the Italian charm; it is suited to achieve a smart and modish look, in appose to being tailored for the stress of hiking and walking on consistent grubby land in wet weather conditions. At Aphrodite, we sell a set range of Fracap boots consisting of a mix of materials and soles- making the boot suitable for heavy walking and everyday wear. The Fracap footwear is available to be bought in both leather and suede finishes, and different soles, where each fabric and design is pretty self-explanatory as to what it is suited for. If you’re searching specifically for a designer boot for the simple purpose of heavy-duty walking, we would recommend a leather-finished boot through it’s firm and resilient long-lasting quality – with a shark-tooth inspired sole and a suede finish boot for daily wear. Either way, we can guarantee you will without a doubt achieve that off-the-wall look!

Fracap Boots

The Benefits

  • High Quality Material
  • Long-lasting Wear
  • Suited To Both Hiking/Every-day Wear

Since their launch across Europe, the brands famous expertly styled boot has continued to develop into a forever growing collection of designs with slight adjustments in their detail for each of their new releases; providing a unique character to every shoe. Here at Aphrodite, we see the famous Fracap design to have a multi-wear purpose. Create something different, and incorporate a pair of Fracap boots into your wardrobe to compliment any personal outfit choice.

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