GREATS Brooklyn Royale Men's Grey Leather Sneakers Size 9 US/42 EU Made In Italy

**OG VINTAGE: GREATS Royale Leather Sneakers (Pre-Madden Era) – Size 9 US** **Condition:** Excellent pre-owned condition. The premium leather uppers are clean with only light, natural creasing. The premium interior lining is immaculate, and the white outsoles exhibit very minimal wear. Includes original tonal grey laces. Own a piece of footwear history. This is a rare, sought-after pair of original GREATS "The Royale" low-tops, handcrafted in Italy during the brand's golden era. Crucially, these were produced BEFORE the company was sold to Steve Madden in late 2019. Sneaker collectors highly value this timeline because pre-acquisition pairs feature the luxury construction that put GREATS on the map: a true rubber cupsole and premium Italian full-grain leather, whereas later iterations shifted production methods. **Key Features:** - **Era & Provenance:** Original pre-2019 release; explicitly heat-stamped with "Made in Italy" inside the tongue. - **Materials:** Premium matte grey Italian leather upper with a fully lined, breathable vegetable-tanned leather interior. - **Construction:** Sturdy white rubber cupsole stitched directly to the upper for long-lasting durability. - **Details:** Signature 3-line toe box ventilation and embossed classic circular branding on the tongue. **Sizing:** US Men's 9 | UK 8.5 | EUR 42 (Fits true to size). *(Note: Shoe trees pictured are for display and shape retention only).* Ships fast!