The River - Crocodile Leather Loafers
Navy blue crocodile, deep as ink, on a loafer with a clean, low silhouette. The belly scales run square across the vamp and turn along the sides, and the leather is kept supple so the shoe gives at the instep with the first wearing. The surface is hard and glossy, and the blue reads almost black until light hits the scales directly. Sizes 40 to 45.
Product Details
Crocodile cut and lasted by hand in Paris, the belly scales running square across the vamp.
Product Details
- Handcrafted in Paris, France
- Crocodile leather, CITES certified
- Loafer construction
- Sizes 40 to 45
- Numbered label and signed certificate of authenticity
Traceability: Dyeing and construction: France
Size & Fit
Sizes 40 to 45, European sizing. Detailed measurements are available in the Size Guide. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one.
Care & Maintenance
To preserve its beauty and longevity, we recommend the following care:
- Cleaning exclusively by a leather / haute couture specialist.
- Do not wash, iron or dry clean.
- Do not use standard cleaning products or solvents.
Every Galbert Paris creation is the fruit of rare artisanal craftsmanship.
Respectful care will preserve its patina and brilliance over time.
Shipping & Returns
Every Galbert Paris creation is made to order by hand in Paris. Production begins the day your order is confirmed.
- Catalog creations: approximately 10 business days
- Bespoke commissions: 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the pattern and the leather selected
Once completed, your creation is checked, numbered, signed and prepared for shipment.
- Worldwide shipping with UPS OneExpress or DHL Express, your choice at checkout
- Complimentary standard delivery, no minimum order
- Complimentary express delivery on orders over $1,000
- Real-time tracking and full insurance on every parcel
- Average delivery: 5 to 9 business days, depending on destination
You have 14 days from the date you receive your order to request a return or exchange. Creations must be returned in their original condition, unworn, with their complete packaging.
Full details in our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy, or write to us at contact@galbertparis.com.
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Inspiration Mastered
Before any stitch, each model is sketched by Théo Galbert in his Parisian atelier. Volumes, lines and materials are conceived to translate a single idea: the visual power of quiet luxury.
The Artisan's Hand
Exotic leathers, silks and noble wools are hand-selected, then crafted using haute couture techniques. Every stitch, every patina is executed with an obsession for detail and longevity, the hallmark of Galbert craftsmanship.
The Creation, Your Story
Each creation is numbered, signed and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity. This is where craftsmanship meets singularity: the signature of Théo Galbert.
The Galbert Paris Craftsmanship
Every creation is born from a gesture, an intention and an absolute pursuit of excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our creations travel to more than 65 countries. Every order leaves the atelier in secure packaging, with its numbered certificate of authenticity, real-time tracking and full insurance.
Every creation is made to order. Catalog creations take approximately 10 business days to make; bespoke commissions take 3 to 8 weeks. Delivery then takes 5 to 9 business days with UPS OneExpress or DHL Express, your choice at checkout.
If your country is available at checkout, we deliver to your address. Regions we cannot serve are automatically excluded from the order process.
Yes. A tracking link is sent the moment your creation ships. Our team remains available at contact@galbertparis.com for any question.
You have 14 days from receipt to return or exchange a creation, unworn, in its original condition, with its complete packaging. Return shipping is at your expense. Bespoke commissions made to your measurements cannot be returned or exchanged.
Cleaning exclusively by a leather or haute couture specialist. Do not wash, iron or dry clean, and do not use standard cleaning products or solvents. Respectful care preserves the patina and the brilliance of the skin over time.
Yes, by private appointment. Théo Galbert receives clients himself; the location is arranged privately with each client and confirmed once the appointment is set. Write to contact@galbertparis.com.
Yes. Every creation is cut, assembled and finished by hand by Théo Galbert in Paris. Skins, silks and crystals are selected one by one. Each creation is numbered, signed, and delivered with its certificate of authenticity.
Yes. Each model is released in a numbered series and never reissued. Once a number is sold, it belongs to the history of the house.