Choose options
The SAO TOME is a cap toe Oxford built on one principle — the colour goes all the way through. Deep hand-burnished oxblood brown on a burnt orange sole. Deep hand-burnished navy blue on a navy sole. The upper and the sole are matched. Nothing breaks the line. Nothing interrupts the colour.
No brogue. No medallion. No decoration. Just the leather, the cap toe seam, and the closed Oxford lacing. The most considered minimal shoe in the collection.
East African full grain leather upper — hand-burnished deep oxblood brown · hand-burnished deep navy blue. Mirror-polish finish. Clean cap toe. Closed Oxford lacing · 5 eyelets. Leather lining. Colour-matched rubber sole · fine parallel ribbed tread · burnt orange/red or navy blue.
Named for São Tomé — the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea off the West African coast. Volcanic, lush, and entirely its own. For the man who is comfortable being the only one of his kind in the room.
| Upper | East African full grain leather · Hand-burnished deep oxblood brown · Hand-burnished deep navy blue · Mirror-polish finish · Clean cap toe — no perforation |
| Closure | Lace-up · Cap toe Oxford · Closed lacing · 5 eyelets |
| Lining | Leather lining |
| Sole | Colour-matched rubber sole · Fine parallel ribbed tread · Burnt orange/red (brown upper) · Navy blue (blue upper) · Barcon Getta branded insole |
Cleaning
For surface dirt — a slightly damp cloth, no soap. For deeper marks — a small amount of saddle soap on a damp cloth, worked gently into the leather, wiped clean, then dried with a soft cloth.
Conditioning
Apply a natural leather conditioner — beeswax-based or lanolin-based — every 3 to 6 months. Use a soft cloth, work in small circular motions, allow to absorb for 30 minutes, then buff lightly.
Water
East African full grain leather is naturally water resistant. If the shoe gets wet — wipe dry immediately and allow to air dry away from direct heat. Do not use a hair dryer or place near a radiator.
Storage
Store with shoe trees when not in use. Keep away from direct sunlight for extended periods. Use the dust bag provided.
The Patina
The darkening and character that develops over months of wear is not wear — it is the leather responding to you. Condition regularly and it will continue to develop for years. No two pairs age identically. That is the point.
Standard Shipping
Free standard shipping across North America on all orders. Orders processed within 1 to 2 business days. Standard delivery: 3 to 7 business days.
Express Delivery
Available at checkout at additional cost. Express delivery: 1 to 2 business days. Shipping charges calculated at checkout.
In-Store Pickup
Available at 277 Richmond Road, Westboro, Ottawa. Select in-store pickup at checkout. Ready within 24 hours of order.
Returns
Free returns within 30 days of delivery. Product must be unused and in original condition. Contact us to initiate a return.
Guarantee
1-year craftsmanship guarantee on all Barcon Getta products. Manufacturing defects covered in full. East African full grain leather sourced directly by Barcon Getta — designed in Ottawa — manufactured to exacting standards.