A knit-upper mid-top sneaker in black and charcoal grey — 10 ounces at a US 7.5, on a 1-inch outer heel with a built-in lifting insole carrying the rest of the height inside the shoe.
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10 ounces measured at a US 7.5 — CALTO notes that actual weight varies by size. A built-in lifting insole is the part of an elevator shoe that usually adds weight, so this is a low figure for the construction.
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Knit upper, cloth lining, synthetic rubberised sole — breathable in warm weather, and no leather anywhere in the build, so don't expect a leather shoe's patina or repairability.
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1-inch outer heel and a 5-inch shaft — the visible heel is measured at the back of the sole and is only part of the total lift; the rest comes from the insole. CALTO's own spec list on this listing does not state a total lift figure at all — the 2.4-inch number appears only in the product name, so treat it as unconfirmed.
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US 6 through 13, whole sizes only, one width. There are no half sizes on this last and no E, EE or 4E fitting — standard D / medium is all that is made, so if you normally buy wide this is not the pair.
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Cement construction — the sole is glued rather than welted, which keeps the weight down but means the shoe cannot be resoled when the outsole goes.
The Q213 is one of the plainest shoes CALTO makes: a knit sock-style upper, a mesh-padded collar with a pull tab, and a 5-inch shaft that sits just above the ankle bone. It is the pair to choose if you want the lift without a thick visible sole doing the work — the outer heel is only an inch, and CALTO notes that a lower heel height reads more discreetly than a stacked one. If you want leather instead, the CALTO J1420 loafers and the CALTO J1312 derbies in this range are dress styles; the TOTO K33092 zipper boots cover the ankle.
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Black with charcoal grey. US sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 in standard D / medium width — whole sizes only, no wide fittings. Knit upper, cloth inner lining, synthetic rubberised sole, cement construction, double stitched; 1-inch heel, 5-inch shaft; 10 ounces based on a US 7.5, with actual weight varying by size. Imported. No total height-increase figure is published anywhere in this listing's specification — the 2.4 inches appears only in the product name, and the split between heel and insole is not broken out. Care instructions, the specific country of manufacture and any true-to-size or sizing guidance are also not published for this style. Contact us if you need any of it confirmed before ordering.
