LT 02 Rugged Nubuck Sand
Silky to the touch
SandNubuck Leather
- Ships next working day, then 5 working days
- Delivered with FedEx
- Returns and exchanges until 31 December
- Handmade in Portugal, in a family-owned atelier
Up to 70% off. Retired styles and last sizes.
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Description
Two soles instead of one. A second layer sits beneath our Court sole, and that is where the Rugged sole gets its character: sturdier in the shape, made for weather that does not cooperate. The upper stays clean, in full-grain leather or nubuck with tonal suede at the toe and heel. An onSteam® lining moves moisture away on a long day.
Premium features
- Tonal suede at the toe and heel.
- Handmade in Portugal, in a family-run factory. Designed in the Netherlands.
- Nubuck from an LWG Gold tannery in Portugal. It takes in light instead of reflecting it.
- Strobel construction. The upper is stitched to a flexible base before the sole goes on.
- Every finished pair is inspected before it goes in the box.
- Between 20 and 40 separate components in every pair, passing through many hands.
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- Removable memory foam insole. Softens to your foot.
- onSteam® lining. Moves moisture away from the foot on a long day.
- Our own sole, from our own mould. Enough give to walk all day, firm enough to hold shape.
- Reinforced toe and heel counter. Holds its shape wear after wear.
- Tonal metal eyelets and nylon laces. Nothing catches the eye before the shape.
- The ETQ signature square at the heel.
- A reusable travel bag comes in the box, for wherever the shoes go next.
- Order one pair and the white box is the shipping box. No second carton to throw away.
Size & fit
Material info
Nubuck starts as full-grain leather, the strongest part of the hide, then the surface is lightly sanded to a fine, velvety nap. Softer to the touch than smooth leather, more robust than suede. Ours is tanned primarily by Curtumes Iberia in Alcanena, Portugal, an LWG Gold certified tannery, and every hide is inspected on finish, colour, surface and thickness before cutting. The nap deepens in tone with wear and builds character over time.
Care
- Brush regularly in the direction of the nap
- Protect against water and stains before first wear
- If wet, let dry naturally, away from heat
Removable insole
What our customers say
when wearing it
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Fit: True to size
Stylish and comfortable
Really like this. Look great with chinos. Wore them for walking round Rome and they were very comfortable.
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Fit: True to size
Beautiful shoes
Top quality and comfortable to wear
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Fit: True to size
Mooi en kwalitatief
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Fit: True to size
All right, shoe!
It's a nice shoe, but personally, I think the ETQ LT 02 Platform Nubuck is a better choice. It's a bit more flexible and, in my opinion, much more comfortable to walk in.
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Fit: True to size
LT 02 Rugged All Black
Great shoe. The leather is high quality. I definitely recommend it.
All customer reviews (25)
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Fit: True to size
Casual Sneakers
Excellent quality and very comfortable
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Fit: True to size
Great shoes
These shoes offer a sophisticated aesthetic combined with exceptional all-day comfort. Will definitely buy more things from the brand
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Fit: True to size
Everything's great! I'm very satisfied!
Everything went really well. Fast shipping. It's a bit of a shame that you have to pay for returns yourself.
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Good
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Fit: True to size
Excellence to the detail
Perfect design and fit. Made to wear with great eye to detail. I love them!
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Fit: True to size
LT 02 Rugged White
5-star—a beautiful and comfortable pair of sneakers
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Fit: True to size
Shoes
ETQ offer the smartest shoes on the market
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Nice shoe
One size smaller
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Fit: True to size
The ultimate versatile sneaker—unmatched comfort, premium durability, and sleek NYC style
The ultimate versatile sneaker—unmatched comfort, premium durability, and sleek NYC style. I absolutely love the LT 02 sneakers. Right out of the box, the quality is immediately apparent. The leather is incredibly soft, supple, and offers zero break-in stiffness, yet you can feel the substantial, high-quality craftsmanship and solid construction. These aren't just fashion sneakers; they are clearly built to last and give me rugged durability for years to come. My lifestyle demands a lot from my footwear. Working in New York City as an exercise physiologist, my daily schedule is a nonstop gauntlet that requires total versatility. On any given day, I need a shoe that looks sharp and sophisticated enough to maintain a business-casual professional standard in a clinical setting, holds up to the physical demands of demonstrating complex movements and exercises for patients, and can immediately pivot into the gym for heavy, intense workouts. These shoes handle the entire spectrum effortlessly, providing incredible support and comfort without sacrificing an ounce of style. They hit the exact sweet spot of being sleek, minimal, and subtly high-end without being loud. The aesthetic definitely turns heads—even in a fast-paced place like New York City where everyone has seen everything, I constantly have colleagues, patients, and strangers on the street stopping to ask what these shoes are and where they can track down a pair for themselves. They are the absolute perfect, no-compromise sneaker for a demanding, highly active lifestyle.
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Fit: True to size
Great product !
Top Design and quality
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Fit: True to size
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I love the shoes nice fit!!!
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I’ m happy !
It’s a very good qualité ; I’ m happy for my first shoes ETQ …
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Fit: True to size
Timeless Comfort
These sneakers strike the perfect balance between minimalism and refinement. The design is clean, modern, and truly timeless — exactly what you want from a pair that can fit seamlessly into any wardrobe.
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Fit: True to size
LT 02 Rugged White - Hugely impressed
Quickly becoming my favourite footwear! From day one they have been incredibly comfortable. They have held their shape really well so still look really crisp and fresh. Great buy!
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Mr Aloneftis - ETQ
Initial visual was different to what I expected from advertisement. Birds eye view was not in any visuals. Angled visual looks best. Initial wear seemed uncomfortable, but tightened laces for better fit. Days wear helped. Back heel is still sometimes hard and uncomfortable but only worn them 3 times and usually for 10 hours each wear. Thicker cushioning may help. Front velvet strip should be smaller for a less casual look. Back story around ETQ design and values swayed decision to buy. Hope my feedback is appreciated.
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No doubt an amazing shoe!
I seem to be on a sneaker phase, purchasing multiple/select brands for style/design, comfort/fit, materials/manufacturing, history, and overall wear. One of a few that stood out was ETQ and their LT02 rugged certainly stood out in terms of beauty and design! So yes, seeing it in person did not disappoint! The eclectic black suede, full-grain, and rubber, coupled with the shape and style matched and complimented the whole design of the shoe! Beautiful! Super comfortable too, lots of room, and the way the shoelaces were designed allowed for more bespoke fitting. Sadly it did lose a star simply because the shoe made constant "squeaky" sounds when worn. Whether I walk slowly, jog, or simply flex my feet when sat in the office, you get this squeaky sound, like it may need oiling. Part of the joy of sneakers is that they are silent when you walk, and which I get with other luxury sneaker brands. A shame, and it certainly limits where I wear these shoes.
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Fit: True to size
Nice shoes
Nice style, sporty and elegant. You can pair them with your outfit in lots of different ways. They could be a little lighter, though. But they're nice shoes.
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Fit: True to size
Totally unhelpful customer service.
Shoes are ok but given the price i would expect a softer and comfy lining and in general a softer leather. Sole is stiff especially at the beginning but it is getting more flexible. Customer service is totally unhelpful.
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Fit: True to size
Nice sneakers …let's see how they hold up quality-wise
As always, I love the design, but lately I've had some quality issues with a few pairs. I hope that's been fixed.
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Fit: True to size
Nice shoe, minor damage
Scratches here and there on the shoe.
Handmade in Portugal.
Cut from premium nappa, full grain and suede, then built on the last by makers who do little else. It takes years to master a shoe. We’re still finding ways to make it better.
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Order one pair and it ships in the white box, no second carton, nothing thrown away. Inside, a reusable ETQ travel bag for wherever they go next. A detail you notice after you buy, not just before.
Our leathers.
Where our leather comes from, how it wears and why no two pairs are exactly the same.
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