Streetwear and Summer

Embracing that "barefoot" feeling

for a comfortable everyday shoe

from $390 for sandals

$590 for shoes & sneakers

please note:

Extra $'s for adjustments to shape or pattern

e.g. extra wide girth, high arch or deep toe

Various soles available - soft natural rubber

replaceable components - sustainable choice

sneaker

Texture contrast, simpler feel, wider toe shape with just a hint of colour

Choose version and colour combinations to suit your palate !

'sneaker style' lace up shoe in calf leather with two tone contrasting trim - elastic laces for the quick on/ off convenience - leather stitched down on comfy rubber Vibram wedge soles

bee bee

old skool baseball styled ankle boot in cowhide with calf lining - stitched down leather on Vibram rubber soles.

old skool hightops styled ankle boot in cowhide with calf lining - stitched Vibram rubber cupsoles - subject to availabilty of soles.

wholecut

classic lace up shoe in cowhide with calf lining - stitch down leather on honey commando style rubber Vibram soles

ankle boot on almond toe with very wide fitting and special custom sole

ankle boot on almond toe

a casual lace up boot with stitched down leather on rubber crepe type soles

bowling

inspired by 1950s "bowling shoes" - cowhide with calf lining - stitch down leather on comfy rubber Vibram soles

daisy bowler

tennis

a sneaker type shoe in two tone or single colour on classic almond toe shape - stitched down leather on Vibram rubber wedged soles.

hustler

a classic "Teddy Boy" inspired mod-casual shoe in calf leather with hair on hide calfskin insert - stitched down leather on Vibram rubber wedged soles.

camden loafer

a casual loafer in two tone or single colour with piping on edges - stitched down leather on Vibram rubber wedged soles.

bumper

a 1990's phat styled sneaker boot with two tone funky coloured oily pull up cowhide - comfy leather stitched downon rubber platformed vibram unit sole.

boxer

boxing styled laced up the calf with soft uppers and leather with rubber stitched down vibram sole

choose your favourite colour combinations to suit !

black&blue

red astro

motorcycle boots styled with soft calf uppers - reinforced, padded and weatherproofed - comfy rubber vibram unit on leather stitched down sole

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simply tied

a summer shoe in calf leather and calf lining - open back with simple tie to close - stitched down leather and comfy Vibram sole unit

simply laced

a summer sneaker in calf leather with calf lining - closed back and shown here with leather laces for a firmer tie on option - see below simple elastic laces for a pull on shoe - stitched down leather with comfy Vibram rubber sole unit

jellybean loafers

a summer loafer in calf leather with coloured calf lining

gramps

a retro classic summer shoe in calf leather with calf lining - stitched down leather and comfy Vibram sole unit

fashioned on a square toe for a super chunky feel with added texture of the ostrich shin leather

bark tanned leather sandals

venetian

summer sandals in hand coloured bark tanned leather - unlined - stitched down leather and comfy Vibram sole unit

gladiator

simple straps

made to fit your feet in oiled veg tanned leathers - all hand dyed

soles thick or thin, your choice!

my all time classic walking sandals

roamin 1

roamin 2

an open summer shoe or boot in cowhide with pigskin lining - super bouncy rubber wedge soles and elastic laces

classic cross over

soft calf uppers - padded leather covered insole & comfy rubber vibram unit solese

salamander

soft calf uppers with cushioned colour inserts - padded leather covered insole on comfy rubber vibram unit sole

clog

Sustainably farmed Ostrich shin leather (shown here) with calf lining. Stitch down leather and comfy rubber Vibram platform soles.

summer sandals

buckle me

an open toe summer sandal in soft calf upper and lining leather with rubber flat sole small heel lift

scamper

a closed back, open toe, summer shoe

soft calf with covered rubber wedge - elastic laces and heel grip

ghillie laced

Kid leather or soft NZ deerskin with contrasting trim and low rubber wedge

wedges & platforms

cross over slide

an open backed summer shoe in soft suede with pigskin lining - 3" platform for that extra lift

flowerpower sling

soft calfskin with bright contrasting colours - covered rubber wedge

daisy-janes

A double buckle pump, in red and orange cowhide with calf lining and fun daisy perforated design. Stitch down leather and comfy rubber Vibram soles.

These were made to house orthotics and very wide feet, so we accuntuated the last shape to suit for a deep and rounded toe shape.