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For men who've spent years compromising on fit, squeezing into standard-width shoes and paying for it by lunchtime, the Anatomic & Co New Recife is something of a revelation. Built on an extra-wide H last with a genuinely deep toe box, it's a smart everyday lace-up that doesn't ask feet to adapt to the shoe. The shoe adapts to them. The New Recife is handmade in Brazil, in Franca, one of the country's great shoemaking cities, using premium full-grain cowhide leather sourced from free-roaming cattle reared by independent farmers. That means natural grain variation, genuine character, and leather that softens and improves with wear rather than giving up. The soft sheepskin lining works year-round, keeping feet warm in winter and cool in summer, while padded ankle supports add the kind of structure that makes a difference on longer days on your feet. Underfoot, Anatomic Gel Technology® in the removable antibacterial insole provides cushioning where it counts, and the lightweight PU rubber sole offers improved non-slip grip without adding unnecessary bulk. The result is a shoe that feels as considered as it looks smart enough to wear with tailored trousers, relaxed enough to pair with straight-leg jeans.
At WJ French & Son, we stock Anatomic & Co precisely because the brand shares our belief that fit shouldn't be a compromise. Our experienced team can help you find the right size and width, whether you're buying in store or ordering online.
Visit us in Southampton for a professional fitting, use our size guide when ordering online, or call our team on 02380 226542 for fitting advice before you buy.
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Delivery
UK standard delivery is free for orders over £75 and a charge of £4.25 will be applied for any order £75 or less. We use Royal Mail Tracked 48 for standard delivery which normally takes 2-3 days.
Next Day delivery is available for £5.99.
For same day dispatch with all delivery methods, order before 2:30 pm GMT, except for Saturdays where you must place your order before 11:30 am GMT.
No orders will be posted out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
We are currently not taking orders for international delivery.
Returns
We offer a Royal Mail service for returns. For more information please click here.
Items must be in their original condition and returned within 28 days of receiving them. Return to our Southampton store or post them back to us with your returns form enclosed.
Upon receipt of your return, a £4.25 charge will be deducted from your total refund amount.