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YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AFFILIATE POLICY IN OUR TERMS OF USE 97.70°Rate This ReleaseBuy NowNike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite "Montebelluna" Honors Italian CraftsmanshipRelease Nike Tiempo with a special-edition Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG release Known as the "shoe capital" of Italy's Veneto region Montebelluna is home to some of the finest footwear artisans in the world—and Nike's most prestigious football boot factory This release is a tribute to the town's unmatched legacy of shoemaking The Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG SE "Montebelluna" showcases a luxurious design featuring a rich Port Wine leather upper paired with tonal mesh collars and inner booties for a premium fit A striking metallic crimson Swoosh adorns the midfoot while an iridescent firm ground plate adds a modern edge beneath and a mini Italian flag tag on the lateral ankle Special packaging and an included leather carry pouch complete the luxurious presentation Keep an eye on our dedicated Nike Release Dates Calendar for updates with the soccer cleats being made in Italy you know it’ll be constructed with premium materials and craftsmanship Although this is a rarity for sportswear giants like Nike the brand has visited the country for multiple collections and special releases 2025 will mark yet another Made in Italy Nike product as the Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Luxe soccer cleat gets constructed in Montebelluna Italy.\"]}],[\"$\",\"p\",\"289bc62326f8\",{\"className\":\"text-md sm:text-lg mb-4 leading-relaxed\",\"children\":[\"Montebelluna is well-known for its footwear manufacturing industry with many elite and specialized outdoor and athletic sneakers produced in the city Nike even has a team of craftsmen in the city who produce custom soccer cleats for the sports’ top athletes going as far as producing pairs down to 1/4 and 3/4 sizes for precise fits the team created pairs of the Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite Luxe with this Tiempo Legend 10 following up on this release.\"]}],[\"$\",\"p\",\"8044d35e2a2a\",{\"className\":\"text-md sm:text-lg mb-4 leading-relaxed\",\"children\":[\"Unlike the Legend 9 this pair opts for a rich burgundy red hue dubbed port wine for its primary shade Embroidered details along the toe harken back to classic Nike soccer boots taking on a tonal finish that matches the leather and mesh portions of the upper Metallic crimson red lands along the midfoot Swoosh and the Legend Tiempo logo on the heel 1152px\",\"quality\":85}],[\"$\",\"figcaption\",null,{\"className\":\"text-center mt-2\",\"children\":[[\"$\",\"span\",null,{\"className\":\"text-sm text-neutral-500 dark:text-gray-500\",\"children\":\"Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Luxe FG Montebelluna Leather Port Wine\"}],\"$undefined\"]}]]}],[\"$\",\"p\",\"53e9ca565c61\",{\"className\":\"text-md sm:text-lg mb-4 leading-relaxed\",\"children\":[\"Nods to Italy and Montebelluna are on the collar and insole the former hosting an Italian flag tag and the latter coming with a custom Nike-branded crest for the city the cleated outsole comes in a striking iridescent finish This comes in a special box containing a custom leather pouch to carry the cleats.\"]}],[\"$\",\"p\",\"15e275345226\",{\"className\":\"text-md sm:text-lg mb-4 leading-relaxed\",\"children\":[\"The Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Luxe FG Montebelluna Leather Port Wine is limited to 5,000 pairs and will release on January 30 Download the \",[\"$\",\"$L24\",\"a5199b60d59d\",{\"href\":\"https://www.soleretriever.com/mobile-app\",\"prefetch\":false,\"rel\":\"$undefined\",\"className\":\"text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400\",\"target\":\"_blank\",\"children\":[\"Sole Retriever mobile app\"]}],\" to stay updated on the latest releases 2025 at 5:58 PMWhen you hear footwear is made in Italy Montebelluna is well-known for its footwear manufacturing industry with this Tiempo Legend 10 following up on this release contrasting the port wine shades surrounding it Nods to Italy and Montebelluna are on the collar and insole This comes in a special box containing a custom leather pouch to carry the cleats The Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Luxe FG Montebelluna Leather Port Wine is limited to 5,000 pairs and will release on January 30, 2025, through Nike. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $265. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases and more in the sneaker and streetwear world The Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Montebelluna in Port Wine and Bright Crimson is a remarkable testament to the craftsmanship and innovation synonymous with the Nike brand This iteration of the Tiempo series is crafted in Montebelluna a region renowned for its rich tradition in shoemaking The luxury of the Port Wine hue is offset perfectly by the vibrant Bright Crimson accents creating a visually striking aesthetic that elevates the cleats into a realm of fashion as well as sporting functionality The upper is constructed from premium materials offering a supple feel that molds comfortably to the foot enhancing the natural motion while providing a refined touch on the ball down the aisle at her wedding held on the grounds of CC Montebelluna on June 11 Abigail is expecting her first child in July Hundreds of people came to Pastor Craig Quam’s memorial service on June 13 Numerous video testimonials from believers around the world ministered to those in attendance But it was Pastor Lorenzo Gemma of CC Ferrara who described Craig’s witness perfectly He recalled one evening while they were driving home and the car I look back at that day when I learned an important message from my brother Craig We are not called to get out and push our own lives but to step on that gas pedal having faith the Lord will provide enough fuel for us to make it home safe and sound to the Father’s house.” Hundreds of people gathered at CC Montebelluna and numerous video testimonials gave honor to Pastor Craig and his nearly three decades of service to the people in the Veneto region of northern Italy but that did not deter his faith in the God of all creation nor did it slow him from sharing that faith with others he shared Scriptures and encouragement for the work that still needed to be done for the kingdom in Italy When Craig left this earthly world at age 62 on Friday he entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus—a fully healed saint Craig came to northern Italy in October of 1996 at the behest of then director of Calvary Chapel Bible College (CCBC) campus in Austria While praying and waiting on the Lord’s guidance were given a verse by another missionary from Deuteronomy 8:7-8: “For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land that flow out of valleys and hills; a land of wheat and barley a land of olive oil and honey.” They felt this distinctly spoke to them and after quickly raising $5,000 they moved from California to Montebelluna and began Bible studies Craig served the Lord full-time since 1985 The Quams moved to Montebelluna in 1996 where the church and Josiah (right) all grew up in the faith into adulthood The two were involved in a powerful tent ministry in southern Italy for several years before returning to California where Craig worked and attended for a year before being led back to Italy There had never been an evangelical church in the city of Montebelluna Roman Catholicism has dominated the area for centuries; currently 95% of the population practices that faith This hard ground required a certain man of God—a planted immoveable rock—who could work the fallow Italian soil to let God’s Word grow in the hearts of the Veneto people Roman Catholicism has been the dominant faith throughout Italy He fought to have everything we have with the church today.” “Craig was one of those trailblazer marine-type missionaries who the Lord used to knock down some of the huge barriers for ministry here [in Italy],” remarked Landon Rogers “The foundation set couldn’t have been done by anyone else or another type of person.” He fought to have everything we have with the church today and he fought through this terrible disease for 10 years—always trusting his God “For the Lord GOD will help Me; therefore I will not be disgraced; therefore I have set My face like a flint and I know that I will not be ashamed.” Isaiah 50:7 Pastors David (left) and Craig enjoy a moment of fellowship at an outdoor caffè bar in Italy David first met Craig at Calvary Chapel Bible College in Hungary where Craig taught a morning devotion on “Small Beginnings” based on Zechariah 4:10 Pastor and missionary David Downs of Calvary Torino “A verse that comes to mind when I think of Craig is Isaiah 50:7 which refers to Jesus setting his face as flint Jesus had this clear objective—nothing would deter Him from the cross And no one could convince Craig away from something that he was convinced God wanted him to do David worked with Craig for eight years after he came to Italy in 2006 He first met Craig while attending CCBC in Hungary Craig shared a morning devotion with the students on Zechariah 4:10: “For who has despised the day of small things?” He recalls “Craig was a man that just planted himself and didn’t despise the days of small beginnings From the small Bible study that started with two people in Montebelluna that turned into a church plant to him driving 40 minutes to the mountains to do a Bible study for a small group of people That was the biggest—and constant—lesson I learned from him in that study of small beginnings.” “For who has despised the day of small things?” Zechariah 4:10a Craig’s life of service to the people of Montebelluna was evident by the fruit produced from those he ministered to Craig went on to plant two more churches in the Veneto region and opened Calvary Chapel Bible College Italy in 2008 out of his passion to equip students in the ministry What started out with two new believers in Christ has now blossomed to almost 150 regular congregants nearly 27 years later The impact of Craig’s steadfast faith on numerous missionaries and students is evident through their fruitful lives; some even planting churches Under his pastorate evolved a strong leadership team of six men—one being Pastor Tyler Johnson—the primary leader through the last year of Craig’s illness “The biggest teaching I learned from Craig was how to be a servant leader ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served and to give His life a ransom for many.’ Craig exemplified that verse so well; giving his life for people and serving in so many different ways.” After a unanimous vote by the congregation Tyler now serves as the pastor of CC Montebelluna Pastor Tyler (top left) has served under Craig (seated center) for nine years in a variety of ministries from youth to college “He has been very much like a Joshua to a Moses Tyler is a faithful guy and has been the main leader over the last year as Craig fought this cancer,” noted David Silvana (right) met Craig the first time he served in Italy with Christ is the Answer Ministries Craig planted two more churches in the Veneto region: CC Feltre in 2003 and CC Padova in 2007; CC Treviso and CC Syracuse in Sicily were all planted by individuals connected to and influenced by him through the ministry at CC Montebelluna David (left) and Craig (right) baptize a new believer in the refreshing waters of the Piave River just north of Montebelluna right of Craig) has long been a leader at CC Montebelluna but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account “Everything I do in life will be connected to his legacy it’s credited to your account.” Continuing his tribute to Craig “So our church in Torino is very much fruit of Craig’s audio archive that ended up on the Christian radio station in Torino People were listening to that over 12 years ago so there was already a bit of interest and preparing of the soil when I arrived there The sheer fact that a person be planted for [almost] 30 years in one place that is connected to the life and legacy of a faithful planting and sowing over time.” Craig founded CCBC Italy as an outreach of CC Montebelluna he was actively involved in the college’s leadership out of his passion to see students be raised up and equipped in the ministry That’s the kind of guy God needed to ‘stick it out’ where Protestant Christianity had never been planted,” stated Pastor David Downs of Calvary Torino Craig’s wife messaged the congregation the morning of his death: “Pastor Craig returned to his Father’s home I witnessed his last breath as he flew into cielo [heaven] with him flew away my dreams and plans to grow old together to see our grandchildren be born and grow.” The Quams have three grown children is expecting her first child July 1; it was all their desire that Craig would have been here to meet his first grandchild it is a delight to see the Lord bring new life.” Learn more about CC Montebelluna at: ccmontebelluna.com SPONSOR MESSAGE: Calvary Bible Institute is a one-year program designed to equip those who are called to serve the Lord in full-time ministry. Visit CBI's website to learn more about their programs at calvarybi.com Articles or photographs may not be reproduced without the written permission of CCM Nevada 89502540.373.7882contact@calvarymagazine.orgMon – Thu • 8am – 4pm (PT) Look for a verification eMail after submission We sent a verification email in your mailbox Calvary Chapel Magazine is a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry A FORGETFUL pensioner chucked her old mattress away only to later call cops after remembering she had stuffed her life savings inside it The Italian woman, in her 80s, kept a whopping £42,000 in cash and jewellery inside the mattress before it was disposed by her caretaker But the pensioner, from Montebelluna near the northern city of Treviso when the mattresses was already at a rubbish tip She called emergency services to get it back after "nearly having a heart attack", L'Unione Sarda reports Some Italian media claim the woman's housekeeper may have disposed of the mattress without letting her employer know A police official told The Times the pensioner was "rather distraught when she rang to ask our help, explaining she had remembered the mattress was full of money a few hours after she had it taken away." The woman's mattress was found at the local tip just 30 minutes after cops and and local officials arrived at the tip, with all of the money still inside. The mattress would've been destroyed if not found in time, the officer explained. He added: "She was overjoyed when we found it. The mistrust of banks among older Italians has roots in several historical Italy has experienced several high-profile banking scandals and failures over the years which could have impacted people’s trust in financial institutions Cash has also been culturally significant in Italy That's because Italy’s economy historically relied on small businesses and family-owned enterprises where cash transactions were more common and seen as a safer more straightforward way of handling finances It comes after an Italian grandma died of a heart attack when her water company took £7,000 from her account collapsed and spent 40 days in intensive care in Sanremo shortly after the shock of seeing the amount was related to the period between August and October last year Half of it was paid automatically, with the rest sent to the woman as an outstanding debt, Italian media reported Caterina, from Camporosso, died last December on Christmas Eve, with more than 200 people attending her funeral Turns out the whopping amount was in fact a mistake from the grandmother's water provider Iren Group It was later found that the maximum consumption of the woman's home was a few cubic meters for a mere fee of £48 Iren Group admitted it was their mistake and told local media: 'We will immediately contact the family to verify the reasons that produced this amount "We are very sorry for what happened to the lady it is proven that the error was due to Iren even so the customer will pay absolutely nothing "We will try to investigate how this situation happened." 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Be one of the first to try our new activity feed The world's leading design center for outdoor footwear—everything from featherweight climbing shoes to hard-shelled mountaineering stompers—is a small city in northern Italy where craftsmanship reigns If you’re reading this while wearing rock-climbing shoes chances are good you’ll see some variation of Made in Italy printed on them Which means that what’s on your feet was either designed or sewn in or around one place—a northern Italian town called Montebelluna where the Venetian Plain bunches like a door-stopped carpet against the foothills of distant white mountains is the cradle of alpine craftsmanship for the foot and others—all still perform at least some of their work here whether that involves first sketches or full-on assembly Those Dynafit ski-touring boots in your closet That pair of Fischer cross-country ski boots Even the machines that make the machines that make the shoes are created here When Canada’s Arc’teryx designed its cutting-edge line of mountain shoes and boots it hired Montebelluna native and former Dynafit product manager Federico Sbrissa initially bubbled up inside the brain of a Tecnica employee And before K2 unveiled its first line of ski boots a few years ago and to the town that lies where Italy’s boot meets the Alps you take the autostrada north from Venice and exit before getting to the mountain foothills passing names that most Americans know from gourmet delis You drive past vineyards and 16th-century villas and factories—often seeing them all bunched together the concept of zoning having come late to Italy There are an inordinate number of shoe stores here “Montebelluna” is really shorthand for a constellation of 28 surrounding towns and villages that all make things for your feet The Scarpa shoe factory sits just down the road in Asolo Scarpa is run by the second generation of the Parisotto family: Sandro is CEO; Cristina heads design and product development for the mountaineering and lifestyle lines; cousin Davide monitors production and R&D la famiglia Parisotto has tallied a résumé of firsts: The first Gore-Tex-lined hiking shoe But something else also made me want to knock on Scarpa’s door: at a time when the supply chain has scattered across the planet the company still makes 65 percent of its footwear right here with close-set eyes and steel-colored hair that he sweeps back from his face with practiced worry and most days he can be found wearing a blue factory smock with the company’s logo over his heart along with a pessimistic expression on his face Davide is blunter than his front-office cousins When I asked how many models of footwear Scarpa makes Standing in the warehouse among boxes of bootlaces made down the road along with pallets of incoming Vibram soles from China Davide gave me a thumbnail company history Italy was fashionable with vacationers from Britain including an Anglo-Irish businessman named Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness he was part of that Guinness family.) Guinness owned land around Asolo and saw that there were a lot of poor skilled shoe-makers and laborers in the vicinity who needed work he put up the money to start a company called SCARPA the letters standing for an association of footwear manufacturers from the mountain area of Asolo the three young Parisotto brothers—Francesco and Antonio—bought the company from the mayor and the local prior making five shoes a day and peddling them to shops in neighboring towns on weekends Shoemaking here goes back much further than that Venetian shoe artisans formed a collective in 1278 Later the craft divided: fine shoes migrated to the banks of the nearby Brenta River (where Prada and other big-ticket shoes are still being made) while the makers of laborers’ wooden clogs followed clients and materials to the forested foothills to the north where Venice harvested the timber to build its famed fleet there were 55 shoe shops in the Montebelluna area Shoes built for play evolved from shoes built for work as people started to head into local mountains in pursuit of fun Norwegian-welt boots designed by the Montebellunesi for foresters were developed into hiking boots Shoemaking families were established: The Garbuios of Dolomite Montebelluna took off by doing what it does best capitalizing on tradition while embracing innovation At the Museo dello Scarpone e della Calzatura Sportiva—a museum of outdoor footwear housed in a 15th-century villa—you can see a knee-high boot made of deer fur and opossum liners created by Dolomite and worn on the first ascent of K2 in 1954 the first ski boot made using the modern method of injected plastic Bob Lange had fashioned the first plastic boot in the U.S but Montebelluna’s improvement on his cast-mold method soon made this area the world leader in ski-boot production Millions of pairs were cranked out annually “makes the world ski.” By the end of the 1970s the area boasted 12,000 employees in more than 500 footwear-related companies resulting in one of the highest per capita incomes in Italy Davide pushed through a door that opened onto a single large room: Scarpa’s factory floor There were big machines and ventilation fans and tubes that reached toward the ceiling He pointed to a wall where thousands of things that looked like cookie cutters were racked on shelves These were patterns used to stamp all the pieces—tongues an employee was using a laser-guided cutter a dozen women in blue smocks bent over sewing machines beside bins of freshly cut pieces One guided material carefully past the needle marrying the gusset of a chocolate Ladakh GTX backpacking boot to its upper men dipped small paintbrushes and applied glue to half-shaped climbing and mountaineering boots A slow green conveyor belt laden with half-formed shoes inched past looking like one of those devices that trundles unagi at a sushi-go-round joint Then I saw the artificial “feet”—thousands of them the curves and volume of these lasts determine whether your shoe fits well and there’s a precise art to doing it properly or even every five minutes.” Davide laughed “Norwegian feet are very big,” Davide said A company like Scarpa can produce a popular boot like the Kailash to cater specifically to markets in the U.S. is like taking wine from the bottle prematurely watching Scarpa’s best-selling Maestrale ski boot come off the line.) The two live in apartments above the original factory “When they have come to the factory their whole life you cannot tell them to stay home,” Sandro told me At the other end of the row sat three dozen racks stacked high with pumpkin-colored Phantom Guide mountaineering boots their tongues hanging open like dogs ready to go outside I asked Davide how many people touch a pair of the company’s shoes and that’s had a big impact on Montebelluna I went down the road to meet a man who’s seen it all from the old days of leather to the modern era of carbon fiber with a push-broom mustache and bifocals that dangle from a cord around his neck He started sewing moccasins with his father at age 11 Today he oversees design for Salewa’s trekking shoes and Dynafit’s trail-running shoes and ski-touring boots and upwards of 60 cross-country ski boots—most recently The design offices where Sartor and his younger colleagues work are almost spare That’s because Dynafit doesn’t produce its own boots anymore that work having been outsourced to multiple factories down the road we got in a car and drove five minutes to an anonymous industrial park This space was home to one of a series of suppliers that produce and assemble Dynafit’s line of 14 ski boots The owner showed us how hail-size pellets of Pebax or Grilamid plastic are fed into a silo and mixed to Sartor’s specifications to create a shell that’s the ideal blend of stiffness The pellets were heated to 464 degrees Fahrenheit and the molten goop was then injected into a mold by what looked like a giant screw a worker collected the results: sky blue boot cuffs for next winter’s women’s TLT 6 “The secret of the right project is always to choose the right supplier,” said Sartor Some of Montebelluna’s production started to migrate to Eastern Europe before the Berlin Wall fell Assembly lines have since moved all over the world I found that the R&D rooms were still full of folks sketching up shoes but that the huge factory building had nearly gone dark Hungary builds the conglomerate’s Nordica and Tecnica ski boots; Slo-vakia and Vietnam rivet its hiking shoes; and Vietnam and China box up Rollerblades “It became a cost issue,” said Alberto Zanatta whose grandfather and father built the company it’s expensive to make things that require a human touch As Scarpa’s Sandro Parisotto told me later a company must pay roughly 2,000 euros in payroll taxes If you want to make a trail-running shoe today “The brain has stayed here but the hands have left,” Andrea Nalesso “You take advantage of the best available expertise on the market,” he said When I ask about the prospects for Montebelluna The towns long ago stopped leaning solely on the fortunes of mountain shoes Today they are a mecca for all kinds of footwear Sidi makes its cycling shoes not far from Scarpa Even so-called “brown shoe” companies have set up shop It was yet another nondescript industrial park Hundreds of goblin green Dynafit Neo PX-CP boots were being assembled—gussets glued to boots Mario called us over to admire a machine that attached soles to ski boots by drilling all eight screws without human input The little Italian grandfather who’d once built boots of leather at home admired it for a while industrial sewing machines mass-produce a thick-soled boot with a thin upper shell of leather 1955:  The ski-boot buckle is invented in Switzerland by Hans Martin 1962: Bob Lange creates the all-plastic boot the ’62 Lange is still the standard boot design 1969–70: Australian Sven Coomer creates the customizable boot liner Nordica’s Olympic boot is the first to use the feature 1972: Michigan brothers Chris and Denny Hanson develop the first commercially viable rear-entry ski boot 1987: More than 80 percent of boots sold worldwide are rear entry the design will lose ground in favor of better-fitting They’re as comfortable as snowboard boots without sacrificing performance and tech with access to unlimited digital content from Outside Network's iconic brands The jagged peaks of the Dolomites are relatively short drive from Aku HQ we tested the V-Light version of the classic Slope boot which has seen suede replaced with 100% recycled microfibre The factory floor at Aku's Montebelluna HQ Designs for the upper being applied to the last The upper elements to be cut are packed together so as to waste as little fabric as possible Water-tight Gore-Tex tape is applied to the bootie's stitching Processes like the rubber rand attachment are done by hand The Challenger and is a machine that wrapped the upper tight around the lasting board and two density midsole We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites Montebelluna is an unassuming city between Venice and the magnificent Dolomites in the Italian province of Treviso mountainous walls backed by snow-capped peaks to the north and flat plains dominated by the wide Piave River and dotted with vineyards The region is rightly proud of its heritage and we have it to thank for prosecco This part of northern Italy also is home to more than its fair share of premium hiking and mountaineering boot manufacturers This family of close-knit brands includes the likes of Aku he told me that there’s little that’s private between these hiking boot heavyweights News spreads fast across the prosperous region due to the shared network of tradespeople who supply the leather So, there’s something of an open culture in the region, with only the most important trade secrets guarded closely. It was in this spirit that I was invited, along with several other writers, retailers and influencers, to spend a few days with master hiking boot manufacturer Aku We explored the spectacular Pale di San Martino mountain range tested the newest and most sustainable version of the classic Slope hiking boot learned all about the brand’s vision for responsible manufacture and were taken on an eye-opening tour of the Montebelluna factory Guilio, our host for the day, talked us through Aku’s commitment to the responsible manufacture of boots where the environment is concerned. Aku has reviewed practices right across the company to ensure they are as sustainable as possible going forward as well as pioneering more environmentally friendly designs in its footwear For example, the V-Light version of the classic Slope boot that we had tested in the mountains the day previous has a 100% recycled microfiber upper, a Gore-Tex lining laminated with 99% recycled yarns and recycled polyester laces cutting the tie to the beef industry and the use of animal products This is the reason for the ‘V’ in the name as the shoe is ‘vegan-friendly’ The Slope is one of Aku's most successful models with over 30 years of popularity and a solid reputation as a quality hiking shoe It shares the same last as much of Aku’s hiking footwear The importance of a last can't be understated tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture The last is the foot-shaped mold at the heart of the shoe and forms the basis for the design process coming from the Old English ‘least’ every shoe manufacturer will have its own unique lasts They’re typically made from hardwoods originally developed by founder Galliano Bordin is the foundation for its ELICA natural stride system boots match the biomechanics of the foot to provide even weight distribution better arch support and a more natural hiking motion Aku's last features opposite inclination between the forefoot and the heel for a dynamic stride The video below explains this in more detail Upstairs, in a room full of colorful prototype boots that we were half-jokingly told were 'classified', a few of Aku’s leading designers sit dreaming up hiking shoes on their iMacs and scribbling new designs onto versions of the last This is where the boots of the not-too-distance future are born The walls are covered in schematic style graphics of Aku boots while the bookshelves are full of tomes on boot design and the upcoming color trends to watch out for we are met with the people whose job it is to make sure the various design elements come together and fit onto the last One glance at the computer software they use to do this reveals the many layers and components that go into a hiking or mountaineering boot Complicated doesn’t begin to describe it and we’re getting a real appreciation for the intricacies involved it’s time for the various elements to be cut to size The elements of the upper are mapped onto huge sheets of fabric so that they can be cut with minimal waste It’s great that brand have clearly prioritised these kinds of practices and good for us to see everything Guilio was talking to us about earlier in action we are treated to seeing how the inner lining of the boot is put together This is a critical part of any waterproof hiking footwear as it's where the Gore-Tex lining sits – the bit that keeps water out The Gore-Tex layer is glued between two fabric layers Aku’s patented Air8000 technology is used here which involves applying the glue in a lattice Gore-Tex lab tests suggest this approach makes the bootie over 11 times more breathable A ‘bootie’ – the liner that sits inside a hiking shoe – is then carefully stitched into the correct shape on a sewing machine by a skilled factory worker the stitched area couldn’t possibly be water-tight so the bootie is then taken to an impressive machine that applies Gore-Tex tape over the top of the stitching Tape applied and with a satisfied look on her face the factory worker then takes us over to what at first glance looked like a fish tank but is actually designed for some bootie dunking as it would be galling to get right to the end of a boot’s production only to find there was a leak in its inner bootie the bootie is submerged to see whether it's compromised or whether it's OK to continue the journey along the production line we’d have seen air bubbles rising from any weak spot in its lining One thing that really struck me about the whole process was the craftsmanship Far from the automated car-style production line I had expected From the careful stitching together of the upper to the attachment of protective rubber rands and the Vibram outsole there are machines of varying levels of complexity used along the way for certain processes There's never a moment where a boot was left to an automated fate Every one is always under the watchful eyes of the craftspeople at work My personal favourite came next: a huge device that looked like what I’d expect if you opened up Optimus Prime’s torso to reveal all the mechanics within a couple of access keys dangling down and a big red and yellow emergency stop and is a machine that is used to wrap the shoe's upper tight around the lasting board and two-density midsole before fusing them together the process of fusing the boot with its Vibram outsole and protective rubber rand is carefully completed and the boot is pretty much ready for the trails The tour of the factory had been a real eye opener Looking at the completed boots at the far end of the production line I now couldn’t believe how perfect they looked having seen the handcrafted way they had been put together I’d always envisaged machines pumping out thousands of products identical products a day whereas the reality was unique but masterfully finished products that numbered in the low hundreds per day It’s given me an appreciation of how much of an art this kind of boot making is compared to clothing and gear that are the design and manufacture of quality boots has to match this complexity which is something difficult to attain unless overseen by craftspeople In this age of automation and artificial intelligence Lifting the veil on the process behind one of the most premium releases of the year, we ventured into Nike’s Montebelluna factory in Italy to get a close up look at some craft masters at work, as they constructed the ultra-premium Nike Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made in Italy’ before our very eyes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pro:Direct Soccer (@prodirectsoccer) the doors to the famous factory have opened for SoccerBible once more we enjoyed unprecedented access to the construction process behind the brand new special edition Nike Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made in Italy’ Released earlier this week, the Nike Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made in Italy’ takes aesthetic inspiration from the Air Legend from 2006 that Andrea Pirlo wore when he won the World Cup of the same year Digging beneath the surface and the boot has been constructed from the most premium Algeria leather which gives the boot its distinctive grey colour That’s then joined by chrome in the soleplate as a nod to the Air Legend’s grey and silver plate Strong stitch lines standout across the upper while that trademark Swoosh flies from the heel down the lateral side in blue you’ll find a nice callout to Montebelluna itself The Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made in Italy’ is as close to a work of art as you’re likely to get in boot form and it’s a testament to the Italian craftsmanship that resides at Montebelluna and take a visual journey through the boot’s creation showing each step in the process in crystal clarity Pick up the Nike Tiempo Legend IX 'Made in Italy' at prodirectsoccer.com Only word needed to describe the special edition Nike Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made In Italy’ Read on below for more on what is a premium work of art After Jamal Musiala was spotted donning unseen Tiempo’s earlier in the week we finally get a full reveal from Nike on these new releases Inspired by the Italian legend Andrea Pirlo these boots flourish in elegance and luxury Maintaining all the DNA that has made it the Swoosh’s longest serving silo and yet driving forward with a progressive new design but first impressions suggest it’s been well worth the wait… the Nike Tiempo Legend IX has sneakily slipped onto the scene in its ‘Blueprint’ colourway joining the already released Mercurial Vapor 14 and Superfly 8 and Phantom GT II Completing its stealthy seasonal pack that originally dropped back in January Nike launch ‘Shadow Pack’ edition of the Tiempo Legend IX combining the black base with silver and gold hues for a striking look Celebrating one of the main things that has allowed the Tiempo to stand out amongst the competition for so long outlasting the majority of its competition Nike launch the Tiempo Legend X ‘Golden Touch’ the Tiempo Legend 9 finally joins the Nike Football Recharge party getting suitably dressed out in a corresponding colourway that sees it sit alongside the Mercurial Superfly 8 Landing as the first special edition drop of the new generation which sees a white and grey colourway edged in reflective detailing that makes it impossible to see when shooting with a flash Sign up to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the world of Creative Soccer Culture Timberlake x Nike shoe collab early access Justin Timberlake and Nike Golf collaborated to create an exclusive golf shoe in which just 1,981 pairs will be available LAS VEGAS — We’re here at the Wynn Las Vegas for the yearly jamboree that is the 8AM Invitational There’s a lot going on — more on that later — and the entire event is hosted by one of my favorite artists of all time the people watching and the star-studded lineup there is something a little extra special taking place this year — a seriously impressive (and exclusive) shoe release Timberlake and Nike Golf have collaborated to create the Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Raggio Di Sole a limited-release golf shoe in which just 1,981 pairs — a nod to Timberlake’s birth year — will be available these kicks blend high-performance design and Italian luxury I got my hands on a pair early and was able to test them out The Reggio Di Sole has details all sneakerheads will appreciate: the combination of grain leather and suede the colorway (which is meant to re-create a sunrise) which has a coffee vibe I’ll let Timberlake and the folks at Nike explain soon The shoe is Timberlake’s take on the Victory Tour 4 and includes inspiration from other Nike favorites. Every part of the Reggio Di Sole was thought out to create what I’m thinking is somewhat of a member/guest shoe — a.k.a that special pair you bust out for a big tournament. That’s these. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOLF.com // GOLF Magazine (@golf_com) There are many things that make Timberlake an icon but one I’ve always admired was his nod to the past If you listen to his music the way I do — which is all the time — you’ll hear influences from Michael Jackson The guy knows how to make the things we loved in the past new again That same thoughtfulness and creativity came alive in these shoes Wearing these this week — with the man himself and the designers nearby — I could sense the passion and excitement in their eyes And there’s truly nothing better than seeing passionate people do passionate things Only 1,981 pairs of the Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Raggio Di Sole golf shoes will be released. Sign up here to be notified when they go on sale on May 1 Johnny is an avid golfer with a deep passion for the game All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team Italy by releasing a limited edition Hypervenom GX Nike explain how Montebelluna through innovation and the use of premium materials 'famously provides Nike’s professional players with boots engineered to their exact specifications' And 20 years on from the Air GX that came out in 1997 the new Hypervenom GX will pay tribute to those Nike classics New technology means the Hypervenom GX will be as much as 35% lighter than the Air GX but the design draws plenty of inspiration from its predecessor - notably the asymmetrical lacing Improved lacing technology means that the old oversized tongue could be shrunk 'Supple' Alegria leather features prominently while the Italian flag appears on the heel and on a subtle label woven onto the left side of the boot Inter striker Mauro Icardi and Milan counterpart Andre Silva will be wearing team colour versions of the Hypervenom GX in the Milano city derby this weekend Images from Nike.com 90 MIN The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER This story originally ran in the September 2014 issue (43.1) a 30,000-person town east of the Italian Alps a brash and foul-mouthed craftsman who doesn’t speak a lick of English strokes his bushy mustache and walks through the slapdash three-story boot museum His name is “Super Mario” Sartor he admires the tall sealskin boots used on the first ascent of K2 He briefly inspects the first-ever leather mountaineering shoes with a Vibram sole sewed on by his father brushing past all five of his own game-changing ski boot designs honored in this shrine to innovative footwear has been making shoes since age 11 and transitioned to ski boots in 1970—right around the dawn of plastic injection molding—when he worked with Garmont He’s now the technical footwear manager for Dynafit “One month working with Mario was worth two years in school,” says his new 26-year-old apprentice “He has the vision of the real life of a product.” Gallina is also from a long lineage of local shoemakers “eats only bread and shoes.” Even the cute young blond who gave me directions while walking the cobblestones in fierce black pumps told me she’s a shoe designer and every living man in her family is a shoemaker Well-kept secrets are scarce when old friends working for rival companies get together at the old Hotel Bellavista restaurant produce or develop their boots in the area Even the machines that make the machines that make the ski boots are built here workers halt forklifts to greet Sartor like a ski boot godfather fondling small plastic granules while robotic machines inject 500 pressurized tons of hot green goo into molds that cost $100,000 each Although it would be cheaper to make these boots in the cultured city of Bolzano two hours north—there are no tax incentives for production in Montebelluna—the shoe people and boot culture are here along with centuries of tradition cobbling shoes for local farmers and forest workers Even Nike came to town looking to steal some of the world’s finest footwear talent for their soccer line the high-performance quality and innovation that ski athletes and consumers have come to demand can’t be outsourced “With technology changing every six months manufacturing in China can’t turn around that fast to explain a .001mm adjustment,” says Alberto Ferrin And that bar continues to rise ever higher with the rapid progression of alpine-touring boots and more flexible materials with meticulously engineered moving parts It’s the kind of new challenge that keeps guys like Mario in the yoke “Mario is a sculptor and truly an artist,” says Dynafit athlete and well-documented tinkerer Eric Hjorleifson “He is obsessed with ski-touring boots because of their complexity and he considers them to be the pinnacle of his craft.” The Parisotto brothers grew up with seven siblings and a mother who made their farming shoes out of wood and canvas They took early jobs at Scarpa and eventually bought the whole show passing the operations down to their respective children and Nico are all creeping up on 90 years old but you’ll still find them in company aprons every day and aftermarket service departments under one roof That has its own advantages when it comes to quality control Johnny Wunder and Wadeh Maroun shared their first impression of the new shoe that started with the foundation of the popular Nike Victory Tour 4 The key thing to know about the new Nike “Raggio Di Sole” is that they are made in Montebelluna the creative/production house for some of the world’s biggest soccer stars’ custom Nikes “Everything about this shoe is handmade in Italy,” said Maroun who has a background in the footwear industry before coming over to golf “And what I got told was that the factory thar these are handmade in Italy are basically only where special athletes get their products made that’s where they get their soccer boots made And Nike has never released anything to the public from there.” The unique release doesn’t disappoint “In regards to the materials it’s made from It’s got the cork inner as well.” The shoes have a subtle brown hue to them that was inspired by the trend of people dipping Nike Air Force 1s into coffee The Nike logo has a red shadow behind it to represent a sunrise with only 1981 pairs being available worldwide for $500 The shoes are available exclusively in the U.S on Fairway Jockey and many sizes have already sold out so act fast if you want to add these unique beauties to your collection For more from Maroun, Wunder and fellow co-host Kris McCormack, listen to the full episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped here. The NIKE GOLF X Justin Timberlake “Raggio Di Sole” is now available exclusively at Fairway Jockey. SoccerBible Access - Inside Nike Montebelluna Lifting the veil on the process behind one of the most premium releases of the year we ventured into Nike’s Montebelluna factory in Italy to get a close up look at some craft masters at work as they constructed the ultra-premium Nike Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made in Italy’ before our very eyes The Tiempo is an absolute icon of the game it has managed to evolve throughout the years changing with the times to ensure that it always stays relevant and ever-present on pitches at the top level of the game since its debut almost 30 years ago As part of the marketing around the Nike Tiempo Legend X ‘Luxe’ the Swoosh and Pro:Direct Soccer collaborated with London-based designer Antonia Bronze to create a Tiempo-inspired bomber jacket for two of the silo’s most stylish players in Jamal Musiala and Leah Williamson Having owned the boroughs of London with Phantom energy Nike have continued to support the champions of their Phantom players of London by inviting them to get exclusive access to the capital NikeTown store Right on the heels of its on-pitch brethren the Tiempo Lunar Legend VII Elite 10R arrives as the court version of the limited edition boot Nike have released to celebrate the legacy of Ronaldinho The first ever Flyknit Tiempo joins the Nike ranks dropping in a "Black/Laser Orange/White" colourway ahead of the pre-season return A new chapter to the illustrious Tiempo timeline The Tiempo has long reigned as Nike’s classiest silo Now Nike take the Tiempo back to its spiritual home of Montebelluna for a special edition inspired partially by Andrea Pirlo’s performances in the white and blue Air Tiempo Legend of 2006 dwarfed by the nearby Dolomites mountain range in the Southern Alps houses only 30,000 people but is home to some of the worlds best expert cobblers their days are spent carefully crafting elite Nike boots this is where the world's best players get their boots custom-made with 1/4 and 3/4 sizes created to ensure that perfect fit and the birthplace of some of Nike's biggest hitters over the years so when we say that the Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made In Italy’ really is a premium special edition worth note The Tiempo Legend IX ‘Made In Italy’ has been constructed from the most premium Algeria leather so you get the soft foam pods on the upper for touch Rolling out the special edition treatment for the latest generation of its longest lasting silo which shows off the boot in a pristine presentation that highlights the construction of the boot 2013Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links [#image: /photos/558361b909f0bee56441d239]|||||| After collaborating on some killer hiking boots this past fall SoCal sneaker legend Vans and Italian shoe company Diemme are teaming up once again this time on a Vault capsule that sees classic Vans silhouettes reinterpreted in rich Italian leathers The Montebelluna lineup consists of Hi LX and Lo LX models with each available in either sleek black or elegant navy Minimal branding adds to the handcrafted kicks’ lu look and the limited number produced ensures bragging come with each pair sold Vault-by-Vans-x-Diemme-2.jpgVault-by-Vans-x-Diemme-3.jpgVault-by-Vans-x-Diemme-4.jpgVault-by-Vans-x-Diemme-5.jpgFor more information and to find a Vans Vault dealer near you, vault.vans.com. Three players received suspensions by an Italian federal court after an investigation regarding alleged attempt at rigging games and manipulate results at the Montebelluna tournament in January of this year The story has had a deep impact on the Italian chess scene chess is not immune either to such malpractices and the term "cheating in chess" might need a broader definition Last Saturday the Federal Court of First Instance of the Italian Chess Federation ruled that four players have violated the Rules of Justice and Discipline of the Italian Chess Federation mostly for behavior at the Montebelluna chess festival in January 2017 The court ruled that there was enough evidence that attempts to throw games had taken place in Montebelluna a festival with several events including closed IM and GM tournaments "The principles of loyalty and fairness were violated," stated the court GM Igor Naumkin. | Photo: Giordano Macellari/Wikipedia He bragged about "being part of the dark side of chess" and stated elsewhere: "There is a strong temptation to accept if you say 100 euros for a point at the Italian Championship Stella has been found saying: "Maybe with 600 you make 2.5 out of 3 and you have another one to play for 50 euros more It's always possibility to negotiate."  which ruled out that this was "about hotel rates," wasn't satisfied with the defense by the players who claimed that the chats had taken place "after midnight" and were "just a joke." Although his behavior was condemned by the court Stella only received a reprimand and not a suspension because there was no evidence that the proposal was carried forward: [T]he element of suitability of the eventual attempt is missing there being no evidence to the acts that Stella has actually discussed with Basso or another organizer of the Montebelluna event the possibility of guaranteeing Trasciatti a certain number of points behind some compensation Only if it was proven this next event or if at least Stella had told Trasciatti that he had agreed with Basso or another organizer the purchase of points in favor of Trasciatti we could talk about an attempt an act capable of committing an infringement the ability to alter the involvement of the tournament in which Trasciatti would participate But since all this in the records does not appear to have ever happened Stella cannot be considered responsible for the attempt to alter the conduct of a tournament." Rumors about matchfixing had existed for years in the Italian chess scene, and the results in the Montebelluna tournament were the proverbial last straw. In February of this year a group of top players, including GMs Sabino Brunello, Danyyil Dvirnyy, Michele Godena and Daniele Vocaturo, wrote an open letter (here in PDF) to the Italian Chess Federation the Federal Court and "all Italian chess players." The players expressed their worry about widespread corruption and noted that any form of matchfixing should not be tolerated which includes the sentence: "It is of utmost importance to act with determination at all levels to isolate the apples before they contaminate the entire basket." It was clear that the players had the Montebelluna festival in mind, where no fewer than 11 norms were achieved After the publication of this letter, the federal court started its investigation and eventually dozens of witnesses were heard and many documents text messages and chat conversations were investigated The verdict was published last Saturday afternoon. No evidence was found that games had actually been rigged in Montebelluna but the attempts to do so were enough for the court to suspend the players the Montebelluna scandal is not the whole story The federal prosecutor wrote something similar: "It is a spontaneous but widespread revolt in the chess world against what was initially only an occasional malcontent; but that has unfortunately become a widespread and constant illegal practice in Italy." grandmaster Sabino Brunello told Chess.com: "The Montebelluna verdict is a partial victory for the accusing side. The jury pointed out absolutely shameful behaviour by Basso the jury ruled against the main charge (heavily arranging a GM-norm tournament) since it was considered that Basso's alleged written confession was barely an act to appear as a criminal with a maximum of seven months suspension from taking part in chess tournaments since it seems reasonable to me that all sides will appeal to different chapters of the ruling." All four convicted players have denied the allegations In its ruling in February of this year (here in PDF) the Italian Court of Appeal's confirmed the conclusion of the original court and ruled out that the Montebelluna tournament had been altered in order to allow Stella to achieve the necessary score for the grandmaster norm "Generic and malicious rumors from the public are surely no evidence (...) The only real proof is the deposition of the referee Renier alerted before the tournament in which he declares: 'I have followed closely the most suspicious matches but I have never been able to grasp elements that give me the certainty or even a very serious suspected of manipulation.' It is clearly a proof for the defence that shines in the total lack of evidence." 4 May 2018: an earlier version of this article erroneously stated that four chess players had been convicted for their involvement in rigging games (...) and only three players received suspensions: Naumkin Email: peter@chess.com FOR SUPPORT PLEASE USE chess.com/support!Phone: 1 (800) 318-2827Address: 877 E 1200 S #970397 Nike HyperVenom Made In Italy - Inside Montebelluna Ahead of their first season in European football a select number of HyperVenom boots have passed through the doors of Nike's Montebelluna factory in Italy where each boot is carefully fine-tuned and handcrafted for Europe's elite along with every top-tier HyperVenom player recruited for the 2013/14 season allowing the craftsmen to create their perfect boot in no less than 128 steps.The small and exclusive Italian factory is used specifically for the production of the Nike's top-of-the-line High-powered production machinery is used along with precision work stations where exact specifications are added to each piece of footwear The 128 step process is a a demonstration of the expertise that goes into every boot made at Montebelluna Each pair of Nike HyperVenom boots are fitted to a player-specific last to ensure the perfect fit The sole plate is then glued onto the base before being sent through a cooler belt at 5°F Nike reach deep into their distinguished archives to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the '97 Air GX football boot Throwing old school style on modern football flair the famed design is refreshed and reinvented on the Hypervenom Phantom silhouette Gonzalo Higuain has promptly switched into the new Nike Hypervenom GX ahead of Juventus taking on Lazio this weekend The throwback design was launched to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the '97 Air GX football boot and Higuian won't alone in wearing them in Serie A Nike bring their special edition treatment to the business end of the season as the Hypervenom 3 is launched in a "Game of Gold" design It's make or break time in the 2017/18 season and for Nike's leading strikers it's a case of goals equal gold Nike do it in the dark for an alternative summer vibe as the Hypervenom Mercurial and Tiempo join the debut PhantomVSN in suits of stealth to make up the complete "Stealth Ops" pack Nike and EA Sports launch a second collaborative boot together as the Nike Hypervenom 3 takes on a limited edition design to mark the arrival of FIFA 18 later this month Virtual vision meets actual gameplay footage as Edinson Cavani and Mauro Icardi will both lace up in the drop from September 20 With whispers swirling of a Hypervenom revival we’re rewinding the clock to revisit the players who turned the boot into a cult classic—just over a decade since it first hit the pitch If you want a pair of the new Justin Timberlake x Nike golf shoes If you’re looking for a shoe that can double as a conversation-starter for years to come now is your chance to own a pair of limited-edition kicks created by Justin Timberlake and Nike The Justin Timberlake x Nike “Raggio Di Sole” (Italian for “ray of sunshine”) golf shoes were handcrafted in Montebelluna and are based on the existing Nike Victory Tour 4 model Take a super-traditional golf shoe and give it a sneaker vibe While brainstorming design ideas for the collab Timberlake says he was inspired by a experience he had in Tuscany and being blown away by the incredible colors of the sunrise The shoe’s accents reflect that shade of reddish orange while the subtle outer color was achieved by dipping the shoe in coffee The shoes are made with a luxurious mix of materials including both tumbled leather and smooth leather Timberlake’s signature on the tongue and a debossed Montebelluna emblem on the heel Each pair also comes in specially-designed packaging only 1,981 pairs of the shoes have been produced The shoes will be available for purchase on May 1 on Nike’s sneaker app and at Fairway Jockey Click on the link below to add your email address to the notification list the second the shoes go live you’ll know — and won’t miss out As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Is­sue “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015 and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com Thursday marks the official launch of the Justin Timberlake/Nike Golf collaboration “Raggio Di Sole.” The new kicks were teased out by celebrity athletes and Hollywood stars at the 8AM invitational last week and there was a ton of positive buzz among the competitors when Nike and Timberlake (who had previously collaborated on Timberlake’s Man of the Woods Tour) set out to design a shoe that was (1) Very much JT (2) connected him to Nike endorsee Rory McIlroy and (3) was a golf shoe that felt like a high-end sneaker “This has been so special as it started with just the kernel of an opportunity and the ability to be free creatively was really special for me,” Timberlake said the partnership actually began during the 2023 U.S Amateur Four-Ball Championship in Charleston “We were playing with these guys that had some really cool Nike shoes on,” said Hoyt McGarity “It was a competitive setting so it wasn’t until after the fact that we learned our playing partners were from Nike One thing lead to another and we started to discuss a collab with Justin who is a long time fan of Nike and obviously an avid golfer It kind of all began to roll from there.” While in Rome as a spectator for the 2023 Ryder Cup Timberlake snuck off with his crew to Montebelluna which is the creative/production house for some of the world’s biggest soccer stars’ custom Nikes This is where the shoe’s design inspiration — a Tuscan sunrise and a morning cup of coffee — took hold The trick with these visuals was harmonizing them with new performance tech using the Victory Pro 4 as their foundation and adding in elements of Timberlake’s favorite Nike shoe the Raggio Di Sole is the first golf shoe ever made at Montebelluna “It was in a working room during a six-hour meeting in Italy that this project took a huge production leap,” said Matt Plumb “Justin was a dream collaborator on this project as he came in with so much creative that was personal to him and also the fact that he’s a serious fan of Nike as a whole and a committed sneaker head.” Nike’s senior footwear designer, hit the lab to assemble the creative vision The result was a unique blend of Nike history and modern golf performance enhancements “We wanted to create a wider base to give it that street/skate shoe vibe and we also added the foundational tech aspects that make the Victory Pro 4 what it is,” Choi said it was time to add the little twists that make a one-off shoe something extra-special — elevating it from an everyday golf product to something that you break out only for certain occasions There was no shortage of those touches: the cork insole that traditionally excels at absorbing moisture; the brushes of grain leather (Jordan 2) and suede that wrap the body of the shoe; the inlay on the tongue; the brushes of Tuscan sunset orange that flow in and out of the swoosh and on the sole The whole package is exactly what you might expect from the mind of a sneaker head if given the chance to design a shoe it doesn’t hurt that this particular sneaker head is also one of the most successful artists of our generation The NIKE GOLF X Justin Timberlake “Raggio Di Sole” is now on sale now exclusively at Fairway Jockey. 71.80°Rate This ReleaseBuy NowJustin Timberlake and Nike Golf Craft Premium "Raggio di Sole" Shoe Nike Victory Tour 4 Oatmeal/Dark Field Brown/Pink Tint/Hot Lava The multi-talented entertainer has teamed up with Nike Golf for a special-edition Italian-made golf shoe Limited to just 1,981 pairs—a nod to Timberlake’s birth year—the project marks a refined new chapter in Timberlake’s ongoing relationship with Nike Italy (Nike’s go-to location for premium footwear production) the shoe boasts a luxe aesthetic in tan and light crimson hues The phrase Raggio di sole—Italian for “ray of sunshine”—is printed on both the insoles and the shoebox anchoring the design in personal and cultural storytelling Other standout details include cork insoles stamped with ring stains—an artistic nod to coffee cups—and a heel stamp honoring Montebelluna’s craftsmanship a tag confirms the shoe’s inspiration with a direct callout to Timberlake’s birth year Each pair also comes packaged with a custom shoebox and coordinating socks The Justin Timberlake x Nike Golf "Raggio di Sole" release will be extremely limited and is set to arrive via Nike and select partners on May 1st In other collaborative news from Nike, fresh looks at the Fragment x Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG have just landed. Presented by Over the last few years, we at Amundsen have been developing our brand new boots, the Ilujjiniq Mountain Mucks But before we put them into full-scale production we wanted to put them to test—so we decided to pick up the final prototypes from our boot factory in Montebelluna The journey began at the factory, where we got the rundown on the handcrafted production process in which shoe-guru Fabio Deon and the master shoemakers at Monte Sport brought the boots from vegetable-tanned leather to finished footwear and made our way through Montebelluna towards our first obstacle: the Dolomites We woke up early the next day in the town of Cortina to a clear blue sky, no wind, and warm temperatures. The winter's snow still stretched far down the valleys, but we'd brought wooden skis from Rønning Ski that have bindings made to fit regular hiking boots with us Skiing this way was a new experience for all of us The first part of our journey took us up a path through the forest we had to make detours around recent avalanches blocking the way Even the mountain guides stayed away at this time of year but we'd received friendly advice from a local guide who helped us plot out a fairly safe route through the high faces and deep valleys grand views of the Dolomites shooting straight up on all sides appeared and a glass of Italian red wine) before continuing up towards the high mountains a few big avalanches showed their strength on the other side of the valley—reminding us not to take any risks we reached Grosse Fanesalm hütte and were relieved to find the door unlocked cooked the steaks and pasta we'd brought from Montebelluna—the extra weight was worth it!—and settled in for the night we had breakfast and coffee in the sun and went over the day's route one last time before filling up our water bottles in the nearby river and setting off Our 120-liter backpacks felt substantially lighter after eating two meals which was a welcome change since the day started with a few hundred meters of ascent into Limosee to the highest point on the entire route The descent down to Fanes Hütte was easier going As was everything in the Dolomites at this time of year but its beautiful terrace made a great spot for lunch and taking in the views we took a nap in the shadows on the hot stone floor of the terrace We skied most of the remaining descent down to Pederu our original route headed over high faces and down to Braies on the other side but avalanche conditions made the plan too risky and we were lucky to catch a ride around the mountain with some locals A nearby hütt set on a frozen lake was also closed so we strung our hammocks beneath its stilt foundation and used the floor above for shelter The heat returned the next day and as we headed through the forest the snow became patchy This was how we learned that our wooden skis also slide well on grass and mud so we glided down through the forest on all types of ground as we skied down the grassy hills near Wellsberg learning that they're slow on fresh green grass several farmers came out with their binoculars to watch It was a new experience for all of us (and an efficient way to travel We caught the morning train from Wellsberg to Brenner Pass Disinvited from staying at a nearby monastery—after hiking up 600 meters to get to it—we changed our plans again deciding to rent road bikes and make the downward journey to Innsbruck on two wheels since our bike rentals lasted till the following afternoon It felt good to have an easy day just drifting around observing life in Innsbruck After many cups of coffee and glasses of milk (the sweet milk in this area is unbeatable) we needed to carry on we hiked up to and swam an alpine lake called Plansee got our best night of sleep yet in a horse crib and made our way to Munich before heading into the Black Forest The hotel we'd booked on the forest's edge was in a quiet deserted-looking neighborhood in a small town the old woman working there showed us through an interior that reminded us of The Shining; dim with wall-to-wall carpets covered in flowers We all locked the doors of our rooms behind us and slept with one eye half open that night the setting of "Hansel und Gretel" and other spooky Grimm tales than it had been during our previous week in the high mountains The contrasts were many—we walked on small paths rather than steep terrain—but it reminded us of the forests near Oslo We met beer-drinking lumberjacks along the way and eventually found ourselves on the other side of the forest in a town called Baden-Baden and made ready for the following day's 17-hour train journey to Aalborg After a long and not-too-comfortable train ride It's rare to find Denmark's west coast windless but this was the weather that welcomed us back to Scandinavia ate a warm meal in the first restaurant we passed in the small village of Lønstrup and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean at a grassy campsite among the dunes We woke up on the final day of our journey with rime coating our sleeping bags but there was still time for a pulled pork breakfast before continuing north along the beaches of Jutland Another calm and beautiful day followed us all the way to the ferry that would sail us across Skagerak to Norway we stopped at Jørgen’s family's summer cabin for celebratory BBQ and a bottle of red wine before camping on the rocky coast one last time In the morning, we warmed cold hands on our Primus camp stove while awaiting the seaplane pilots who'd fly us the rest of the way home. Unloading our big backpacks and skis— our good companions since the Dolomites—marked the end of a fortnight of adventures and a great field test of the Ilujjiniq Mountain Mucks The results were in: the boots had delivered above all expectations LEARN MORE Visit the Amundsen Sports for more photography from this epic trip—plus adventure-ready apparel for men & women Nike hold open their famous Montebelluna factory doors as the Tech Craft Pack comes out and the cameras go in The small town in the north of Italy is home to Nike's top craftsmen responsible for hand making all of their professional players football boots This here is the first ever Nike PhantomVNM 'Tech Craft' edition The Swoosh have invited the VNM series into their most premium of leather labs to undergo a transformation of tradition as the 'Tech Craft' collection welcomes in a brand new silo The brand's most advanced shooting boot stripped back to black with a full leather wrap but understated releases of the season arrives in typically luxurious fashion as the Swoosh wrap up the Magista Hypervenom and Mercurial in suits of leather Nike have unlocked the leather lab once more welcoming in the current lineup of Mercurial and the all new Phantom GT for a limited edition party of pure desirability And as a point of difference for this year’s Tech Craft a orange soleplates and white details have been added across what is a uniform look for the trio premium leather version of the Mercurial Vapor XIII and you absolutely love to see it This here is the latest instalment of the 'Tech Craft' series and it arrives in the most seductive of outfits; a limited edition release of pure desirability The 19/20 campaign is less than a month old but have we already seen the best looking boot of the season Taking the legacy of the brand and entwining it with a progressive mentality Diadora unleash the Brasil Elite Tech Leather; a boot that boasts not only a classic feel but that also offers a modern performance thanks to a brand new design PUMA serve up a traditional twist on their football boot line up by landing the Craft Pack The Future Z 1.1 Lazertouch and Ultra 1.2 Lazertouch are hooked up with leather uppers in the most low-key of blackout colourways Nike give us a rare look inside the doors of their Italian boot factory to reveal the making of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mercurial Superfly “Silverware” football boots ahead of their on-pitch debut in this weekend’s epic Classico Nike roll out their first signature design of the new Mercurial series for that man Cristiano Ronaldo Launched as a limited edition drop to celebrate Ronaldo's "special relationship" with China the boot is titled the CR7 Mercurial Superfly "Shuai" and features a distinct aesthetic As the first CR7 signature design of the new Mercurial series drops we're taking a closer look at what the CR7 Mercurial Superfly "Shuai" is all about A limited edition design launched to celebrate Ronaldo's special relationship with China the "Shuai" edition takes the "Blue Hero" base of the launch colourway and throws a bespoke pattern along with CR7 details across it To celebrate winning the Serie A title in his first season in the league Nike served Cristiano Ronaldo with a new CR7 special edition Mercurial Superfly VI Featuring a clever nod to the black and white of Juventus along with bold details and gold trim for a regal look that’s unapologetically Ronaldo Nike turn another chapter in the CR7 series by launching the fifth installation of signature Superfly style What we're looking at here is the Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 Chapter 5: Cut to Brilliance Cristiano Ronaldo's signature Nike Mercurial line looks set for a stunning revival as the man himself showcased a CR7 special edition Mercurial Superfly VI design as he stepped out to train with his Juventus teammates this afternoon More golden recognition for Nike's most celebrated footballing icon How do you take a boot deemed by many as perfection to the next level tweaking and improving as you go to create a model that boasts all the qualities of its predecessor but that still feels new: this is the Superfly VII “New Lights” one of two launch colourways for the next generation of Mercurial Ahead of Portugal’s Euro opener against Hungary on Tuesday Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted training in what looks to be a new signature Nike Mercurial Superfly colourway What better time to lift the veil on a new look Cristiano Ronaldo laced up in his Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 'Quinto Triunfo' football boots for the first time in Abu Dhabi as Real Madrid came from behind to move into the final of the 2017 Club World Cup By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Created at Nike's legendary Montebelluna factory in Italy – the birthplace of the original and home to Nike's professional players boots – the Hypervenom GX retains the iconic signature details of the nineties offering while blending it with Flyknit and K-leather for an alternative marriage of modernised retro Restricted to a limited edition release the Nike Hypervenom GX celebrates a pre-Mercurial era Nike’s Montebelluna facility was established in 1996 and the first football boot to leave its doors was the Air GX The original design was the final Nike boot before the introduction of the Mercurial series and helped shape the journey that Nike boots took up to this day The Swoosh could've been expected to celebrate the 20th anniversary on the Superfly silo but rather they've opted to mix things up by throwing down some game on the Hypervenom The upper of the Hypervenom is transformed to host the GX design on a K-leather blanket that replicates the blue white and black colourway of the original aesthetic The Swooshes follow the same design as the original while the blue Flyknit area represents the old tongue of the '97 design the update is lighter than the original: 35% to be precise.Underneath you're looking at the same Hypervenom 3 soleplate but it's the heel where the limited edition tag is earned; Nike have stamped the boot with Montebelluna made approval that hosts the Italian flag as a further shoutout to its birthplace Shaken shapes and throwback flavour.Will they feature on pitch AC Milan's Andre Silva and Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi will both lace up in the Hypervenom GX boots this weekend in the Milan derby Icardi wearing the blue versions featured here Get the Nike Hypervenom GX from prodirectsoccer.com As Harry Kane enters the members-only lounge in the Premier League 100 club he's met with a special edition welcome pack of signature Swoosh style Fresh off his historic debut season with Manchester City Nike and Pro:Direct Soccer have announced that an extremely limited number of Erling Haaland's player-edition Phantom GX boots are being made available to their respective members As one of the best strikers in world football today it’s not a massive surprise that Erling Haaland has got his first signature edition boot from Nike The Phantom GX II EH9 draws on Haaland as a force of nature and so it uses red – a very powerful colour – as its base Delivering a solo refresh for its newest silo Nike drop the Limited Edition Phantom GX ‘Blaze’ which sees the new boot it wrapped in some fiery hues The Phantom GX burst on to the scene in a disruptive manner arriving on the World Cup stage in an eye-catching colourway but now it goes down the more subtle route with Nike releasing the next generation silo in a “Black/Summit White/Dk Smoke Grey” colourway Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading goal scorer when he netted from the spot in the Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy and to mark the achievement Nike has presented the striker with a special edition pair of Phantom GX football boots Taking the quarter finals of the 2022 World Cup as the perfect platform Nike launch the next generation Phantom GX with England players set to wear it in their huge match against France on Saturday Didier Drogba's Hand Made Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Didier Drogba might be one of Nike's elder statesman but that hasn't stopped him from landing a hand-made pair of Sunset Nike Mercurial V9 football boots Carefully crafted at Nike's famous Montebelluna boot factory these will be the very boots that the former Chelsea striker will wear throughout the AfCoN Montebelluna is where Nike custom make their boots to fit some of the world's best players including Didier Drogba The Italian facility specializes solely in the production of Nike's top-of-the-line professional football boots.Dozens of V9's will have passed through these doors but it's Mercurial superstar Didier Drogba who's bucking the trend with his boots For the roll-out of the two Vapor 9 launch colourways Nike have selected a crew of 'young masters' to wear the Sunset colourway But Drogba will be the only player at the AfcoN to wear these boots.The world's top speed players including Drogba have helped shape the Mercurial silo how quick you are making decisions - everything has to be quick I ve been wearing the Mercurial for years and you can see and feel the evolution.Each Nike boot crafted at Montebelluna is put together by hand and is heated and stretched around a last to ensure the perfect fit The plates are then glued on and the whole boot is cleaned using special solvents After being sent through a cooler belt at -15 degrees Celsius and undergoing one final check they're ready to go.Drogba will be Nike's only player to wear the Sunset Mercurial V9 at this years AfcoN as his Ivory Coast team look to avenge last year's penalty shoot-out final defeat.  Turning the clock back to the early millennium for a deeply nostalgic regeneration Nike has dropped the iconic Mercurial Vapor 1 in its original “Chrome/Lime” colourway made famous on the feet of Ronaldo in 2002 as Brazil won the World Cup Giving us a first proper look at the next generation of Mercurial Nike have officially unveiled what is effectively the Vapor XIV and Superfly VIII although they come with a new name… These are the Nike Mercurial Vapor and Superbly ‘Dragonfly’ so named for the agile nature of the creature on which the design is based With his club career sort of sorted for the short term Kylian Mbappe gets his latest signature edition Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly IX from Nike and this one is based around the Frenchman giving back the "pleasure in playing” which is presented through some strong visual elements inspired by comic book art Inter Milan’s Marcelo Brozovic has stepped out for his side’s Serie A match against Sampdoria wearing a hand painted pair of Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII boots designed by shoe customising studio SWithADot Fast is in the air as Nike introduce the revolutionary Air Zoom Mercurial which sees the next generation Superfly IX and Vapor XV retooled with a raft of technology upgrades most notably Zoom Air that’s been designed uniquely for footballers and it’s just been topped off with the ultimate recognition of her achievements in the game: the Balon d’Or To honour all of her achievements over the last 12 months Nike have presented her with a special commemorative Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Nike's next-generation of lo-cut lethal speed comes in the form of the Mercurial Vapor 360 as it drops in to co-pilot the Superfly into a World Cup year of Swoosh styled innovation Eden Hazard personifies the current generation of Mercurial players unpredictably skilful and a goalscoring record amongst the best in the world it's fitting that the Chelsea attacker will launch a next generation of Nike Mercurial technology in the Vapor Flyknit Ultra The Naglev Unico is a unique outdoors shoe six generations in the making If you follow outdoor industry news, you might recognize the Naglev Unico A frequent darling of the trade show circuit it appeared on several best-of lists and won a couple design awards I recently interviewed its makers and put a pair to the test to see if they deserved the hype I was initially drawn to the Unico’s contemporary aesthetic It’s handsomely designed and foregoes the splashy colors and bold branding common to footwear The subtle styling showcases the unique materials Naglev hails from the footwear capital of the world — Montebelluna Situated between the Venetian Plains and the Dolomites Montebelluna’s footwear industry spans five centuries Even today it’s the seat of bootmakers Asolo It’s there that Naglev’s founders were born created the brand and infused it with 130 years of Morlan family heritage and five generations before developed boots It is where big ideas still circulate,” Elettra said “This is where we get inspiration for creating new concepts and designs for our products and where we can get a wide selection of high-quality materials.” As the singular manifestation of the Morlan legacy Unicos shoulder a heavy burden and represent everything Achille knows about footwear They embody skills he gleaned while piloting companies like Garmont “Our objective was to create something outside the homogenized shoes available now,” Achille said The Unico was developed through technology using traditional manufacturing techniques We offer unique selling points with a unique look.” Unicos blend the speed and agility of a running shoe with the brawn and support of a midweight hiker To ensure maximum durability and protection the outer layer is made of a single piece of Kevlar-reinforced fabric an elasticized Merino wool sock wraps around the foot and helps manage moisture a leather and coconut fiber insole limits friction and chafing a thin thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rand encircles the lower portion of the shoe Speed Cable lace points molded into the upper offer a wide pattern to disperse pressure for a fine-tuned fit a thick EVA foam puck under the heel absorbs impacts and aggressive outsole lugs ensure stable footing in all conditions The first thing I noticed when unboxing my sample shoes was the weight — or lack thereof they are not much heavier than most trail runners But they are far more supportive and robust and the latter half of the midsole qualifies as nearly rigid I was initially concerned the stiffness would lead to unchecked slippage But the inner sock holds my foot firmly in the heel cup The first few hikes were not without some minor discomfort as the Kevlar fabric required a few miles of break-in it softened and conformed to the shape of my feet the collar around the ankle created some mild irritation during the first few uses My only other nit-pick is the tendency for debris to slip between the outer layer and inner sock Some users may lament the lack of a waterproof barrier As a hiker prone to ditch boots in favor of more nimble footwear Naglev’s approach to foot protection suits me well I never felt stones poking through the midsole the neutral positioning and snug fit lend a sense of security I find exceeds most soft shoes when given a little rinse after a hard day in the forest they look sharp enough to wear on the town they have become my preferred shoe for everything I do Unicos are painstakingly crafted by hand in an Asian factory The factory uses Italian shoe-making machines and employs Italian manufacturing experts That degree of attention to quality does not come cheaply the user experience will likely put your buyer’s remorse at ease Unlike other shoes with a narrow application I use Unicos for everything from lightweight backpacking romps to short trail runs And I don’t think twice about wearing them to my favorite watering hole on Friday night Because it’s available only through Huckberry you won’t likely find other people on the trail wearing Montebelluna’s latest offering the Unico is a bit of an outdoor industry unicorn Christophe Noel is a freelance journalist, photographer, and general vagabond. A seeker of stories untold, he can often be found with a map in hand, lost, in the most remote corners of the globe. The founder of Clean Drink Adventures he believes in the power of the traveler and doing good as you go This article was published more than 15 years ago Geox chairman Mario Moretti Polegato says his company is unique in the world: “We are technology with Italian style.” The company Italy's export-savvy northern towns live and die on their entrepreneurial passions the passion is glamorous sports cars and motorbikes it is prosciutto so fine it virtually melts in your mouth The town designs and makes casual and activity footwear for every use from soccer and bike riding to urban trekking and mountaineering the Montebelluna shoe cluster is pumping small fortunes into technology to gain a competitive edge the local shoe maker that used a funny obsession - sweaty feet - to create a global brand His technicians will tell you the subcutaneous jungle of sudoriferous glands in the feet produce up to 100 litres of sweat a year The Geox shoe provides the sweat with a handy exit route in the form of a porous membrane stuck atop a perforated rubber sole "The shoe that breathes," is the Geox marketing line 2 brand in the global "lifestyle casual footwear market," after Clarks and just ahead of Ecco it achieved sales of €340-million ($533.5-million) by 2004 the year it joined the Milan stock exchange up 17 per cent from the previous year (using constant exchange rates) But the rapid expansion and the recession have delivered a rare blow to the company that could do no wrong for so long While Geox's profit in 2008 was unchanged over the previous year it lost money in the fourth quarter and the profit margin has fallen in the last two years and the "buy" recommendations are creeping back Polegato's enthusiasm for breathable technology might lead him astray Geox is pushing hard into breathable clothing The clothing line is selling well but the new line of sports shoes would take Geox into a market dominated by adidas AG "How do you compete with Adidas and Nike?" asks Peter Farren an analyst at the London investment bank Bryan Garnier & Co Geox has only a limited marketing budget." Polegato a billionaire and he is happy to display his wealth The company's press kit comes with the latest Forbes richest-people ranking: Mr with a net worth estimated at $1.5-billion (U.S.) He is a third-generation wine maker and his vineyard is one of Italy's most prolific wine producers Polegato holds forth in an interview just outside Montebelluna at the Villa Sandi itself a Palladian-style mansion regarded as a minor masterpiece of the Italian High Renaissance which has been the family's estate since his grandfather's era It is surrounded by some 70 hectares of vineyards and has its own hydro generating station and consecrated chapel Built in 1622 (shortly after death of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio) was later briefly the home of the neoclassical sculptor Canova Etchings of Napoleon decorate the interior Exquisite Murano-glass chandeliers hang from the ceilings Polegato's collection of antique motorcycles The endless caverns beneath the house contain three million bottles of Villa Sandi wines The vast gardens are dotted with sculptures "Our fox is a rider who hides in the forest," he says had every intention of carrying on the family's wine business after the death of their father in a Ferrari accident But his life's course took a strange diversion in the early 1990s He took a few hours off to walk in the desert he gouged a hole in the soles of his running shoes (which were Nikes and His feet immediately felt cooler and the idea of the "breathable" sole was born The challenge was to find a way to allow perspiration out without letting water in with the help of some university researchers They eventually came up with a Teflon-like membrane whose latest versions have a billion micropores per square centimetre The micropores are much smaller than a droplet of water but larger than a molecule of sweat vapour The vapour escaped but the soles were waterproof At first he just wanted to license the technology to shoe makers and get back to making wine "Even though no one else had this technology "So I decided to produce the shoes myself." Geox last year produced 22 million pairs of shoes in 28 factories around the world In spite of the recession and the cost of rapid Polegato thinks the company's long-term growth is secured and virtually boundless from sandals and the golf shoes just introduced by Geox to men's dress shoes and classic women's pumps are coming on strong and sports shoes may be the next product line even though analysts think they could be a shoe too far Polegato says he's taking things slowly on the sports shoes front but is nonetheless convinced that market is ripe for Geox technology "How can you wear sports shoes that don't breathe?" he says Polegato has left the wine business to his brother and his team so he can devote his energies to eliminating sweaty feet He says he has no intention of selling Geox - he owns 71 per cent of the company - and hopes to pass it on to the next generation he cannot resist indulging his entrepreneurial instincts once in a while The latest Polegato invention is called Claxa "Start with a simple idea like this and you can create a world phenomenon," he says Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Eric Reguly is the European Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail he has primarily covered economic and financial stories ranging from the euro zone crisis and the bank bailouts to the rise and fall of Russia's oligarchs and the merger of Fiat and Chrysler He also covered the Arab Spring in Tunisia the 2013 papal conclave and several national elections Eric wrote the paper's main business column from Toronto He also co-hosted a daily business programme on BNN he is a regular guest on Canadian and American radio programs contributes to CTV News and makes speeches about business issues He also writes a regular column in The Globe's Report on Business magazine and is a contributor to Newsweek the Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism He was co-winner in 2010 of a National Newspaper Award and has twice been an NNA runner-up in the columnist category he won gold in the National Magazine Awards and took silver in 2013 a remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks an essay and photo book on the Alberta oil sands He has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English and French Literature and a Masters in Journalism both from the University of Western Ontario Previous employers include The Times of London the Financial Post in its New York and London bureaus the Financial Times of Canada and Alberta Report magazine Washington and Rome and has Canadian and Italian citizenship Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines A serious road accident led to the death of a motorcyclist in Montebelluna Un mortal accident shook the community of Montebelluna where a 34-year-old man lost his life while riding his motorcycle a road frequently traveled by vehicles of all types the motorcyclist collided head-on with a car and unfortunately left no escape for the man Local authorities have launched an investigation to clarify the exact causes of the accident while witnesses reported scenes of great anguish and confusion the rescue services intervened Suem 118 and the local police Paramedics attempted to revive the motorcyclist The police temporarily closed the road to allow for investigations and to manage traffic which suffered considerable disruption due to the incident This tragic event brings attention back to the road safety an increasingly topical issue at a time when road accidents continue to be one of the main causes of death Local authorities have already launched awareness campaigns to promote more responsible driving behavior It is essential that all road users respect the rules and pay attention to avoid similar tragedies Notizie.it is a newspaper registered with the Court of Milan n.68 on 01/03/2018 Impara come descrivere lo scopo dell'immagine (si apre in una nuova scheda) Lascia vuoto se l'immagine è puramente decorativa