Astorflex in the Pier Paolo Marotta selection
Pier Paolo Marotta is a multibrand men's clothing and footwear e-commerce store with a physical shop in Formia. The catalog brings together American workwear, Japanese denim, British and European brands, and premium-casual Italian craftsmanship. Astorflex belongs to the latter, alongside Alberto Luti, Fortela, Manifattura Ceccarelli, Briglia 1949, Circolo 1901, and Bl'ker Vintage.
Neither workwear nor formal footwear: it is the mature men's shoe that pairs seamlessly with the rest of the store's wardrobe, from denim to wool, without chasing streetwear trends.
The selection of models is curated by the store owner, who has led the shop since 2016 and trained in the Neapolitan tailoring tradition. For Astorflex, we kept the selection tight: boots and loafers, all in earth tones.
What is in the catalog
For Autumn 2026, the Astorflex selection has been fully renewed: all models on sale belong to the current season, with none carried over from past seasons.
Astorflex boots: Polacco and Polacchino
Polacco and polacchino are the Italian names for the lace-up ankle boot. In our catalog, we have them in various shades. ThePolacco Bootflex2 Whiskeyand thePolacco Yakunflex Caffèplay on brown tones: the first with the warm shade of whiskey, the second dark like coffee. ThePolacco Nuvoflex2 Rubber Taupeis the neutral grey-beige of the range. ThePolacchino Ettoflex Dark Chestnutbrings the dark chestnut.
Bootflex2, Yakunflex, Nuvoflex2, and Ettoflex are the line names listed in the catalog. The materials and construction of each model are detailed on its product page, which is where you can decide between two boots of similar shades.
Loafers: Derby and Loafer
Among the loafers, theDerby Mocassino Carlflex Whiskeycombines two footwear styles in its name, the derby and the loafer, and features the same Whiskey tone as the Polacco Bootflex2. TheMocassino Beenflex Dark Khakiis the only khaki in the selection: among the brown and taupe shades of the other models, it is the one that stands out.
How to choose
Boot or loafer
The first choice is height. The boot covers the ankle: it sits well under straight trousers and cuffed jeans, pairing effortlessly with wool outerwear and work jackets such as chore jackets. The loafer leaves the ankle exposed: it calls for trousers that sit above the ankle or reveal it, such as cuffed chinos or washed denim. Those who mostly wear long, straight trousers should start with boots; those who often cuff their hems should start with loafers.
The color
The shades available are whiskey, coffee, dark chestnut, taupe, and dark khaki. A color name remains an approximation; the true shade can be judged from the photos on the product page.
Browns are the easiest to integrate. Whiskey and coffee pair with indigo denim, an Oxford cloth shirt, and ecru chinos. Dark chestnut holds up well alongside dark wool tones and military green. Taupe is the cool neutral: it works with greys, ecru, and light denim. Dark khaki calls for other earth tones or deep indigo.
What to look at before deciding
When two models share the same color, like the Whiskey options, the product page makes the decision: materials, construction, and available sizes are listed there, not in the name. The same applies to prices, as they vary and the product page always displays the current price. For those new to Astorflex, our advice is to look at the Whiskey models first: they are the only ones that allow a direct comparison between a boot and a loafer in the exact same shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Astorflex boots are in the catalog?
They are all men's styles: Polacco Bootflex2 Whiskey, Polacco Yakunflex Caffè, Polacco Nuvoflex2 Rubber Taupe, and Polacchino Ettoflex Dark Chestnut. The colors are whiskey, coffee, taupe, and dark chestnut.
Is the same color available in both a boot and a loafer?
Yes, Whiskey: it is available in the Polacco Bootflex2 and the Derby Mocassino Carlflex. Anyone looking for two heights in the same shade should start with these models. The other colors—coffee, taupe, dark chestnut, and dark khaki—are offered across different models.
Which Astorflex costs the least and which the most?
Updated prices can be found on each model's product page; here we simply outline the price hierarchy. At the higher end are the Polacco Yakunflex Caffè and the Polacco Nuvoflex2 Rubber Taupe. In the middle range are the Polacco Bootflex2 Whiskey and the Derby Mocassino Carlflex Whiskey. The most accessible options are the Mocassino Beenflex Dark Khaki and the Polacchino Ettoflex Dark Chestnut.
Where can you buy Astorflex from Pier Paolo Marotta?
On this website, the multibrand men's clothing and footwear e-commerce store by Pier Paolo Marotta. The physical store is located in Formia.
