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Collection: Linea Forte

Merchant 1948 is proud to introduce a new brand, Linea Forte, a bold new direction in men’s footwear. Discover elevated loafers and statement boots - designed to move with ease between the tailored and the relaxed. 

Romeo Casual Boot Chocolate Suede

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
Armando Mocassin - Loafers | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Armando Mocassin Chocolate Suede

Regular price $229.90 NZD
Sale price $229.90 NZD Regular price $229.90 NZD
Armando Mocassin - Loafers | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Armando Mocassin Sand Suede

Regular price $229.90 NZD
Sale price $229.90 NZD Regular price $229.90 NZD

Gofreddo Dress Shoe Cognac Leather

Regular price $269.90 NZD
Sale price $269.90 NZD Regular price $269.90 NZD
    Cognac Leather

Lino Sneaker Brown Leather Combo

Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD
    Brown Leather Combo
Fausto Dress Boot - Boots Dress | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Fausto Dress Boot Dark Brown Leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Dark Brown Leather

Wilbert Chelsea Boot Dark Brown Leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Dark Brown Leather
Kilkenny Casual Boot - Boots Casual | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Kilkenny Casual Boot Black Leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
Kilkenny Casual Boot - Boots Casual | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Kilkenny Casual Boot Cognac Leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Cognac Leather

Hugo Dress Boot Brown leather

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Brown leather
Antonelli Dress Shoe - Dress | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Antonelli Dress Shoe Cognac Leather

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD
    Cognac Leather
Cassius Loafer - Loafers | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Cassius Loafer Oxblood Leather

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Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD
    Oxblood Leather
Jacopo Casual Boot - Boots Casual | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Jacopo Casual Boot Black Leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Black Leather

Timbo Casual Boot Brown leather

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Brown leather
Lando Casual Boot - Boots Casual | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Lando Casual Boot Dark Brown Leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Dark Brown Leather

Rocco Loafer Chocolate Suede

Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD
Rocky Boat Shoe - Loafers | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Rocky Boat Shoe Burgundy Leather

Regular price $269.90 NZD
Sale price $269.90 NZD Regular price $269.90 NZD
Rocky Boat Shoe - Loafers | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Rocky Boat Shoe Sand Suede

Regular price $269.90 NZD
Sale price $269.90 NZD Regular price $269.90 NZD

Valentino Loafer Black Leather

Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD
    Black Leather

Stefano Casual Boot Dark Brown Leather

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
    Dark Brown Leather

Enrico Loafer Black Leather

Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD
    Black Leather

Francesco Loafer Bordeaux Leather

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Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD

Rocco Loafer Cognac Leather

Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD

Salvatore Loafer Dark Brown Leather

Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD

Alberto Casual Boot Brown leather

Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD

Romeo Casual Boot Cognac Leather

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD

Tommaso Loafer Taupe Suede

Regular price $209.90 NZD
Sale price $209.90 NZD Regular price $209.90 NZD
    Taupe Suede

Nico Loafer Brown leather

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $229.90 NZD
Sale price $229.90 NZD Regular price $229.90 NZD
    Brown leather

Matteo Dress Boot Brown leather

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Regular price $269.90 NZD
Sale price $269.90 NZD Regular price $269.90 NZD
    Brown leather

Giorgio Loafer Brown leather

Regular price $229.90 NZD
Sale price $229.90 NZD Regular price $229.90 NZD
    Brown leather

Antonio Loafer Black Leather

Regular price $229.90 NZD
Sale price $229.90 NZD Regular price $229.90 NZD
    Black Leather

Salvatore Loafer Black Leather

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Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD

Elio Casual Boot Brown leather

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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD
Romeo Casual Boot - Boots Casual | Mens Shoes - Merchant 1948
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Romeo Casual Boot Brown leather

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD

Romeo Casual Boot Black Leather

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Regular price $289.90 NZD
Sale price $289.90 NZD Regular price $289.90 NZD

Rocco Loafer Brown leather

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Regular price $249.90 NZD
Sale price $249.90 NZD Regular price $249.90 NZD

Linea Forte

Introducing Linea Forte - A New Chapter in Men’s Footwear at Merchant 1948

Merchant 1948 is proud to introduce a new brand, Linea Forte, a bold new direction in men’s footwear. Translated from Italian, Linea Forte means “Strong Line” - a name that reflects both the confidence in the design and the enduring quality in every pair. It’s a collection defined by structure, style, and strength - where Italian-inspired silhouettes meet the softest leathers and the precision of fine craftsmanship.

This season, Merchant 1948 has focused on elevated loafers and statement boots - designed to move with ease between the tailored and the relaxed. Every piece is refined but effortless, created for the man who appreciates the strength of subtlety and the luxury of detail. Discover the next evolution of men’s style at Merchant 1948.