A.S.98 craftsmanship
Italian leather, expressive finishes and the human touch behind every A.S.98 creation.
A.S.98 began in 2014 as the evolution of AirStep, founded in 1998. The name changed; the commitment did not. Quality materials, careful construction and hands-on finishing remain at the centre of every collection.
Since 1998
A.S.98 took shape in 2014 as the next chapter of AirStep, a footwear project founded in 1998. The evolution sharpened the brand’s identity: independent design, assertive proportions and respect for traditional shoemaking.
The material
Italian tanneries develop the grain, depth and tactile character that distinguish A.S.98 leather. Rather than hiding the material’s natural variation, the finishing process brings it forward.
The human touch
Layered colour, burnished edges, metal hardware and carefully considered construction give each design its depth. The final result carries visible evidence of the hands and techniques that shaped it.
Natural variations in tone and texture are part of the leather, not flaws. They are the signature of a product shaped by material, technique and time.