LT 02 Rugged Jet Black Full Grain Leather
Frequently bought together.
Two soles instead of one. A second mould sits beneath the first, and that extra layer is where the LT 02 gets its character: rugged underfoot, sturdier in the shape, built for weather that does not cooperate. The upper stays as clean as everything else we make. The strength sits underneath it.
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- Tonal suede at the toe and heel.
- Handmade in Portugal, in a family-run factory we have worked with for years. Designed in the Netherlands.
- Full-grain leather from an LWG Gold tannery in Alcanena, Portugal. It marks, then settles, and holds its shape for years.
- Stitched, not glued. The upper is attached to the sole with a seam, so the shoe bends where your foot bends.
- Hand-lasted, then inspected twice before it leaves the factory.
- Between 20 and 40 separate components in every pair, put together by hand.
- A removable memory foam insole that softens to the shape of your foot. Lift it out to fit a fresh one or your own orthotics.
- onSteam® lining moves moisture away from the foot, which is what keeps a leather shoe wearable on a long day.
- Our own sole, from our own mould, in a rubber blend we specified ourselves: enough give to walk on all day, firm enough to hold its shape.
- A reinforced toe and heel counter inside the shoe, so it still holds its shape wear after wear.
- Tonal metal eyelets and nylon laces, so nothing catches the eye before the shape does. Spare laces are available separately.
- The ETQ signature square at the heel.
- A reusable travel bag comes in the box, for wherever the shoes go next.
- The white box is the shipping box, so there is no second carton to throw away.
- From the collections Footwear, Trainers and Black trainers men
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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.
One box. Nothing wasted.
Every pair ships in a crisp white box built to be the shipping box too — 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.
Endless comfort.
A structured silhouette on the outside. Inside, a memory-foam insole with airflow channels that move moisture with every step. The kind of shoe you forget you're wearing — and keep on long after you meant to.
Shop the look
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.
One box. Nothing wasted.
Every pair ships in a crisp white box built to be the shipping box too — 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.
Endless comfort.
A structured silhouette on the outside. Inside, a memory-foam insole with airflow channels that move moisture with every step. The kind of shoe you forget you're wearing — and keep on long after you meant to.
Shipping & Delivery
Order before 16:00 and we ship your order the same working day.
Your order ships from our UK warehouse with Royal Mail. No customs, no import duties, no extra costs.
| Country | Shipping | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Royal Mail · before 16:00 |
Free from £130 £6 below |
2 days |
Good to know
- We dispatch on working days, so not at weekends or on UK bank holidays.
- Delivery times are a guide. Very occasionally it takes a day longer, for example while your payment is still being processed.
- We don’t deliver to PO boxes.
Insured in transit
Your order is insured until it reaches you. Sometimes we ask for a signature on delivery; from then on, the parcel is your responsibility. If someone else signs for you, their signature counts as proof of delivery.
Questions about shipping? Our customer service is happy to help.
Returns & exchanges
Easy returns in the UK
Return or exchange within 14 days of receiving your order, through our return portal. Your return goes to our UK warehouse, so there are no customs or duties to deal with. Exchanging for another size is free.
| Country | Return fee | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £6 | Free |
Good to know
- Send your items back clean and unworn, with their tags and packaging. That way we can process them quickly.
- Underwear can only be returned with the seal intact.
- Returning more than one item? We charge a £2 handling fee for each extra item.
- You can also send your return with your own carrier. Even so, we recommend our return portal: if your parcel goes missing on the way, we’re responsible, and we process your return faster. We can’t reimburse the cost of your own carrier.
- Price difference because of a promotion? We make up for it with a voucher.
- If an item doesn’t meet these conditions, we may refund it in part or not at all.
Made in Europe
Kings of detail we are.
At ETQ we focus on the things even the eye can’t see, to build better. All shoes are designed in Amsterdam and crafted in Portugal. The family-owned atelier works with traditional methods. Together we are masters of precision engineering.
When it comes to materials, our bar is high. No shortcuts. ETQs premium suedes and leathers are smooth like butter and cherry-picked per shoe. Obsessive, yes. But: soon after wearing ETQ you will notice the quality difference.
The full package
Unboxing like never before
Your fresh pair arrives in style. Your shoes come in two all-purpose zip bags made from recycled PET bottles. Use them to store your ETQs, toiletries, pencils, and more. Just like your shoes, these bags are crafted to last.
We've always been fascinated by packaging. We designed it with efficiency and with the environment in mind. The modular packaging consists of long-lasting items created with recycled materials, while the shipping box is repurposed to serve as a shoebox as well.
Endless comfort
Time suits them
Beyond trends and flashy labels. Our style never changes. It evolves. Continuously.
Confident and comfortable, ETQ introduces the etiquette of artisan shoe crafting to today’s sneaker world. We blend traditional cobbler skills with the latest technology for comfort and suppleness. Your feet feel it, every step of the way.
While traditional sneakers are meant for sports, ETQ footwear is made for the city. That is why we use a solid and heavy cupped sole made from reinforced rubber to last in all conditions. Fit so smooth that you’ll want to keep them on. And you can.
Product reviews (21)
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.
LT 02 Rugged All Black
Great shoe. The leather is high quality. I definitely recommend it.
Casual Sneakers
Excellent quality and very comfortable
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.
Great shoes
These shoes offer a sophisticated aesthetic combined with exceptional all-day comfort. Will definitely buy more things from the brand
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.
Good
Excellence to the detail
Perfect design and fit. Made to wear with great eye to detail. I love them!
LT 02 Rugged White
5-star—a beautiful and comfortable pair of sneakers
Shoes
ETQ offer the smartest shoes on the market
Nice shoe
One size smaller
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.
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.
Great product !
Top Design and quality
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I love the shoes nice fit!!!
Nice shoe, minor damage
Scratches here and there on the shoe.
I’ m happy !
It’s a very good qualité ; I’ m happy for my first shoes ETQ …
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.
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!
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.
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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Nubuck Leather
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| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
ETQ Footwear — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Measure your foot length and compare it with the chart below. Between sizes? Choose the larger size.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 24.8 – 25.3 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 25.4 – 25.9 cm |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.0 – 26.6 cm |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 26.7 – 27.2 cm |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 27.3 – 27.7 cm |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 27.8 – 28.3 cm |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 28.4 – 29.0 cm |
| 46 | 12 | 11 | 29.1 – 29.7 cm |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 29.8 – 30.4 cm |
Foot length is the actual measured foot. Shoe construction includes extra internal space for comfort and natural movement.
How to measure
Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your socks on, heels touching the wall.
Draw a line at the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall using a ruler.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. Feet naturally expand throughout the day, so measuring in the evening usually gives the most accurate result.
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| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
ETQ Footwear — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Measure your foot length and compare it with the chart below. Between sizes? Choose the larger size.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 24.8 – 25.3 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 25.4 – 25.9 cm |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.0 – 26.6 cm |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 26.7 – 27.2 cm |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 27.3 – 27.7 cm |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 27.8 – 28.3 cm |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 28.4 – 29.0 cm |
| 46 | 12 | 11 | 29.1 – 29.7 cm |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 29.8 – 30.4 cm |
Foot length is the actual measured foot. Shoe construction includes extra internal space for comfort and natural movement.
How to measure
Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your socks on, heels touching the wall.
Draw a line at the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall using a ruler.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. Feet naturally expand throughout the day, so measuring in the evening usually gives the most accurate result.