Ruggero 1906 - Natural
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- Goodyear welt construction
- Vacchetta reverse leather
- Vibram tank sole
- Made in Italy
Guidi Rosellini
Founded in 1896 in Tuscany, Italy, as the leather tannery Conceria Guidi e Rosellini, it has continued to supply materials to renowned brands around the world, establishing its position as a tannery to this day.
At the time, Tuscany had an inexpensive supply of beef cattle, and the leather of female calves in particular was of high quality and durable, so the company produced work boots for laborers and hunters.
Guidi Rosellini is the collection that revives the designs and construction of those shoes for the present day.
Guidi Rosellini, a revival of classic work boots.
Guidi is a brand widely recognized within the so-called "artisan" footwear world, known for its many iconic models such as the back-zip 988 and the front-zip PL1.
On the other hand, despite sharing the same "Guidi" name, there are quite a few people who have never even heard of Guidi Rosellini.
Guidi Rosellini is a revived line, brought back as a collection deeply meaningful to the president of Guidi.
For this reason, the vacchetta leather (female calf leather) used exclusively in Guidi Rosellini is considered the highest-grade leather produced by the company.
Its iconic natural color and the use of Vibram tank soles on all models represent a completely different approach from Guidi's main shoe collection.
Back when work boots were crafted as "tools" intended for harsh labor environments, reverse leather was used to conceal the outer grain layer on the inside, enhancing water resistance and protecting the grain from external scratches and corrosion.
As a reflection of that heritage, both the Morosino 1907 and Ruggero 1906 models still use reverse vacchetta leather today.
Vacchetta Leather
Guidi’s vegetable-tanned vacchetta leather is characterized by its rich oil content, which allows it to become softer with wear and develop an incredible patina over time.
The dark brown Morosino shown in the photos is my personal pair, originally purchased new in 2014 in the same natural color.
In my case, rather than carefully maintaining them, it’s been quite the opposite — I’ve worn them without worry, even in rain and snow, and only occasionally applied a bit of cream for minimal care.
Aside from a few instances of light maintenance, I haven't done anything special, so it really feels like these boots "aged and evolved on their own."
A sales representative from Guidi once told me, "The moment you see Vibram tank soles on them, you know what kind of boots these are."
She mentioned that she has been wearing her Ruggero boots for over seven years, intentionally without any care, taking them on hikes and wearing them through rain and snow.
If, like me, you prefer a darker brown tone, applying oil or cream will deepen the color relatively quickly. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the natural color as it is, you can simply wear them without any maintenance.
This is the beauty of Guidi’s natural-colored vacchetta leather — it allows each wearer to experience a truly one-of-a-kind aging process, shaped by how they choose to live with the boots
Current models come with a dedicated Guidi Rosellini care cream, so you can simply use that for maintenance.
Also, over long periods of wear, the leather laces may eventually break. However, if this happens within one year of purchase, replacement laces can be ordered free of charge as part of our after-sales service (shipping from Italy billed separately; from the second year, replacements are paid).
In addition, fabric laces are included, so you can swap them in to suit your preference, or wear the shoes with them while waiting for replacement leather laces to arrive.
Timeless design — and that’s what I wanted.
The construction is Goodyear welted, allowing for sole replacement and making these boots a piece you can live with for 10 or even 20 years.
While it’s common to use cork between the insole and outsole, Guidi Rosellini uses leather instead, reflecting their dedication as leather specialists. This choice means that over time, the leather in the sole will mold to the shape of your foot, creating a personalized fit.
The last is shared between the Morosino and Ruggero models, using an original shape not found in the main Guidi line.
With leather shoes, darker colors like black are often the standard, so at first, the natural color might feel unfamiliar. But natural leather pairs surprisingly well with darker outfits.
I was especially struck by how many customers who tried them on at our pop-up event were pleasantly surprised by how easy they were to style — many felt reassured once they saw them on.
Of course, they don’t just go with dark colors — they pair effortlessly with denim as well. It's this versatility, fitting into a wide range of styles, that makes them a pair you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.
The way these boots age — becoming more beautiful with every crease, scratch, and stain — is part of their undeniable charm. But beyond that, it's the timeless design, unchanged from the days when Guidi was producing work boots, that continues to make them something you want to wear even now.
No matter how your style or taste in clothing evolves, these are boots you can keep wearing. The fact that I’ve been wearing mine for over ten years is proof enough of that. And I know I’ll continue wearing them for many more years to come.
