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The YOSEF-A is the only shoe in the Barcon Getta collection named for a person.
Yosef-A is our cousin. A top lawyer in Ethiopia. A man of deep influence — on the founders of this brand, on our family, on the people around him. The kind of man who shapes others without making it about himself. This shoe is named for him.
The silhouette is a split toe Derby — a single seam runs down the centre of the toe, dividing it into two precise lobes. Open Derby lacing. A chunky lug sole that grounds the shoe without compromising the formality of the upper. Deep hand-burnished tobacco brown with an olive undertone. All-black mirror polish. Both finishes carry weight.
This is not a shoe named after a place. It is named after a standard.
East African full grain leather upper — high-gloss hand-burnished tobacco brown · all-black mirror polish. Split toe seam. Open Derby lacing · 4 eyelets. Leather lining. Chunky all-black lug rubber sole · deep vertical blade-pattern tread · thick midsole stack · Barcon Getta script branding.
For the man who leads by example and never needs to announce it.
| Upper | East African full grain leather · High-gloss hand-burnished tobacco brown · All-black mirror polish · Split toe seam · Rounded wide toe last |
| Closure | Lace-up · Split toe Derby · Open lacing · 4 eyelets |
| Lining | Leather lining |
| Sole | Chunky all-black lug rubber sole · Deep vertical blade-pattern tread · Thick midsole stack · Star stud heel pattern · Barcon Getta script branding |
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.