Emporio Armani
Embossed Heel Leather Sneakers
The Emporio Armani Embossed Heel Leather Sneakers are men's low-top, lace-up shoes with a genuine leather upper, mesh lining, and rubber outer sole. Key specifications include a padded footbed, shock-absorbent EVA midsole, ribbed rubber heel overlay with embossed eagle logo, and non-skid rubber outsole; model number EM003663AF18212. Available in black and white colorways.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, mesh lining, ribbed rubber overlay, EVA midsole, rubber outer sole
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- streetwear, smart-casual, contemporary, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Modern sneakers with asymmetrical design and bold volumes, featuring genuine leather upper and iconic eagle logo at heel.
Asymmetrical design, bold volumes, genuine leather upper, mesh lining, padded footbed, shock-absorbent EVA midsole, embossed non-skid rubber sole.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, mesh lining, ribbed rubber overlay, EVA midsole, rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber, eva
- Style
- streetwear, smart-casual, contemporary, modern
- Occasion
- casual, formal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- asymmetrical design
- bold volumes
- iconic eagle logo at heel
- genuine leather upper
- mesh lining
- ribbed rubber overlay on stiffener embossed with designer logo
- padded footbed
- shock-absorbent EVA midsole
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- self-assured and contemporary style
Product Insights
The Emporio Armani Embossed Heel Leather Sneakers combine bold asymmetrical design and a ribbed rubber heel overlay with immediate cushioning from a lightweight EVA midsole, while the corrected-grain leather upper stretches for a custom fit. Priced at CAD 475—roughly half of comparable luxury options—they deliver comfort without break-in, but trade a narrow Italian fit and flat footbed for this value, requiring half-size-down ordering and periodic conditioning to prevent cracking.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Order half a size down from your US size for a snug fit.
- Width
- Built on narrower Italian lasts; wide feet may need half a size up.
- Break-in
- Leather upper stretches over time for a customized fit.
- Cushioning
- EVA midsole and padded footbed provide immediate cushioning and rebound with no break-in
- Upper
- Leather upper stretches for a personalized fit, mesh lining aids breathability, and rubber heel overlay protects against scuffs
- Value
- EVA's cost-effectiveness frees design budget for visual details, cushioning unaffected
- Maintenance
- Clean with a damp cloth and condition smooth leather to prevent the finish from cracking.
- Heel protection
- The ribbed rubber heel overlay shields the leather from scuffs and impacts.
- Midsole
- EVA midsole offers superior cushioning and lower weight versus rubber and PU.
- Brand heritage
- Brand heritage spans 40+ years; Common Projects was founded in 2004.
- Fit
- Fits narrow for North American feet; size down half.
- Design details
- Bold design via asymmetrical shape, mesh lining, corrected leather, and embossed heel contrasts with Common Projects' minimalism.
- Asymmetry
- Bold asymmetrical volumes distinguish it from minimalist competitors.
- Heel design
- Ribbed rubber heel overlay protects and brands, contrasting with gold foil stamps.
- Materials
- Upper is corrected-grain leather, midsole is lightweight EVA, and lining is breathable mesh.
- Cleaning
- Wipe dirt with damp cloth, then apply leather cleaner and conditioner; air dry only.
- Conditioning
- Periodic conditioning with cream polish prevents cracking and preserves black color.
- Arch support
- Flat footbed with cushioning but no contoured arch support; aftermarket insoles can be added for orthotic needs.
- Price positioning
- At CAD 475, roughly half the price of Balenciaga City or Burberry Terrace.
- Comfort
- EVA midsole cushions immediately (compresses gradually); leather stretches for custom fit.
- Logo
- Giorgio Armani sketched the eagle logo spontaneously during a 1981 phone call to symbolize the unattainable, a meaning it still holds.
- Design philosophy
- Asymmetrical form, corrected-grain leather, and ribbed heel distinguish it from Common Projects.
Product record
- Title
- Embossed Heel Leather Sneakers
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Price
- 475 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Profile (side) view of a low-top black leather sneaker showing the lateral side, lace row, padded collar with ribbed heel overlay, thick black midsole and contrasting off-white outer sole trim.
- View and orientationLateral side profile of a left shoe facing right, entire shoe visible and centered on the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.33 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with a matte finish and visible single-line stitch seams running along the quarter and over the toe cap.
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x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high) - Lacing systemLow-profile lace row with metal D-ring style eyelets set into the leather; round black laces threaded through them.
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x 0.49 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel overlay detailRaised ribbed rubber overlay around the heel counter with closely spaced horizontal ridges and a stepped sculpted profile.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - Collar and liningPadded ankle collar with a dark textured inner lining visible at the opening.
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x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.15 (high) - Midsole shapeThick black platform-style midsole with a subtle molded step near the heel and a vertical groove pattern on the lateral side above the outer sole.
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x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.14 (high) - Outer sole trim and treadContrasting off-white rubber outer sole visible as a thin band around the bottom edge and at the toe cap with rectangular tread cutouts on the outsole edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.73 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Toe constructionRounded toe with a visible stitched toe-cap seam across the front of the upper.
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x 0.70 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Tongue tagSmall off-white tongue top tab visible above the collar; any printed characters are too small to read confidently.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with even lighting and a soft shadow beneath the shoe. Image shows full shoe with minimal cropping and high visual clarity.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background occupying the full frame; no packaging or props visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting from above/left producing a soft shadow directly beneath and slightly left of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Image framingShoe is centered horizontally in the lower portion of the image, leaving a large expanse of negative space above.
Colors
matte black· upper leather#0E0E0Ddeep black· heel ribbed overlay#0D0E0Dblack· midsole#0F1111off-white· outer sole trim- View and orientationLateral side profile of a left shoe facing right, entire shoe visible and centered on the lower half of the frame.
- 02
Product
Pair of low-top leather sneakers shown from rear/side with ribbed embossed heel counter, black midsole, and off-white treaded outsole; padded light-beige collar visible inside the rear shoe.
- Upper materialSmooth black leather upper visible on the rear and side panels with a single visible seam line on the quarter panel.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Heel counterRaised ribbed heel counter in black with a molded horizontal ridge that wraps around the heel and an embossed stylized eagle mark centered on the ribbed panel.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Midsole detailThick black midsole with a stepped profile and a smaller embossed eagle mark on the rear portion of the midsole.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Outsole treadOff-white rubber outsole with a geometric tread pattern including vertical ribs and intersecting grooves; the outsole is visible on the left shoe which is tilted to show the sole.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high) - Outsole text“EMPORIO ARMANI”
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x 0.03 · y 0.73 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Padded collarVisible padded collar and tongue lining in a light beige fabric at the rear entry of the right shoe.
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x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Collar interiorBlack knit fabric lining inside the shoe opening around the heel collar.
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x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background showing two shoes arranged with one shoe turned to show the outsole and the other showing the rear/side; soft shadows beneath shoes and even lighting.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes staged on a flat light-gray background: left shoe tilted to show sole, right shoe facing rear and slightly angled showing outer side.
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal hard shadows.
- ShadowsSoft drop shadows directly under the shoes, darker beneath the midsole edges.
Colors
black· upper#0D0E0Cmatte black· heel counter and midsole#0D0E0Coff-white· outsolelight beige· collar lining and tongue#EDEDED- Upper materialSmooth black leather upper visible on the rear and side panels with a single visible seam line on the quarter panel.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top black leather sneakers shown side-by-side with visible laces, tongue labels, inner insoles, and textured heel counters.
- Overall shapePair of low-top sneakers viewed from above, rounded toe boxes, symmetrical left and right placement with toes at top and heels at bottom.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper materialSmooth black leather upper with a slight sheen on toe caps and quarter panels.
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x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (high) - LacingFlat black-and-white patterned laces threaded through five pairs of metal eyelets on each shoe.
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x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.36 (high) - Lace text“EMPORIO ARMANI repeated along the length of the laces.”Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.36 (medium) - Tongue labelsRectangular white tongue labels with printed text near the top of each tongue.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Tongue text“EMPORIO ARMANI”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Insole text“EMPORIO”
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.66 · w 0.42 · h 0.22 (high) - Heel counter textureRaised, ribbed textured pattern on the external heel counters of both shoes.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Collar liningBlack padded collar with visible fabric texture inside the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Midsole and outsoleBlack midsole and outsole visible as a slim profile around the shoe perimeter.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (medium)
Other
Studio-style top-down photograph on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow beneath the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes fully within frame, toes at upper edge and heels toward bottom.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with subtle drop shadows under the shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse lighting producing even highlights on leather toe caps and minimal harsh reflections.
Colors
black· upper (toe and quarter)#0D0E0Dblack with white text· laces#0D0E0Doff-white· tongue label#C1C1C1dark black· heel counter#131413- Overall shapePair of low-top sneakers viewed from above, rounded toe boxes, symmetrical left and right placement with toes at top and heels at bottom.