This Alden 403 boot is affectionately known as the ‘Indy’ boot, having been worn by Harrison Ford in the ‘Indiana Jones’ films. Chosen for its rugged charm, the Indy is a classic ankle-height work boot style, with a contrast stitched toe. This version is constructed from Horween Chromexcel leather, with a full glove leather lining, Goodyear welted outsole and a stacked sole with a rubber ‘Foot Balance’ heel for enhanced comfort and durability.
Japanese brand Rain Man has taken to task the problem of how to look good when the rain starts falling. So often, fashion and function just can’t go hand-in-hand when it comes to a healthy downpour, which is why we’re amazed to learn that Rain Man’s styles are all highly waterproof and durable beyond typical footwear in this style. A leather-like material on the upper, moulded from two pieces and sealed throughout provides some seriously unparalleled fashionable fortitude against the elements; styles like Oxfords, Derbys and Brogue boots are stylish and elegant enough to wear almost anywhere. Though currently their retail outfits are only in Japan, you can shop online at Rain Man.
The plain toe 145 oxford boot is one of Viberg’s most recognized styles and when built on their traditional work last it provides our favoured silhouette. Our latest version for Spring is constructed from four different roughout leathers on the Vibram 2021 sole. The brushed natural chromexcel toe and icy mocha chromexcel outstep make up the base while the english tan heel and chocolate brown instep provide the contrast for a subtle and unique multi-tone shoe. Made in Canada, you can pick up your pair here online.
Finding common ground in delivering traditional Americana clothing to its respective consumers, Brooks Brothers and Red Wing team up to release the 4553 Tartan Panel Boot. Reworking a mainstay from the shoemaker’s long list of products, this iteration features a moc-toe construction, a hard-wearing panel of Halley Stevensons tartan plaid oilcloth, and contrasting white stitching. The collaborative boot will be available shortly at select stockists
From initial sketches to the final product, a rare insight into the respective textile and boot-making processes cover the weaving, welting and closing steps. Made by Hypebeast.
The ARENI-FOLK HI shoe utilizes the very best vegetable dyed Italian leather, complimented by a buffalo hide reinforcement on the heel, more rugged sole and thick rounded leather laces. Unfortunately for those stateside and elsewhere, this handsome boot is only available through visvim’s F.I.L. retail locations.
This seasons release of the New Balance H710 goes back to past sport runners that combine athletic design with brighter colors. This release sees the shoes in vivid colorways with suede and nylon-infused uppers. These New Balance H710 athletic footwear will soon be available at selected New Balance retailers.
One of the most revered Visvim designs of recent seasons, the Virgil boot is the Japanese brand’s unique, and innovative take on the classic work boot. Expertly crafted from vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, the Virgil features hand-stitched uppers that sit atop a Vibram sole unit. This classically styled boot also features a number of advanced technologies such as memory footbed and TPU heel stabiliser which belie the clean, subtle lines. Available at End Clothing.
End Clothing’s Burnished toe cap brogue and boot is set to hit the stores for the country gent.
Tricker designed the shoe, made on a 4444 last, on a Dainite sole unit and features the signature End heel pull tab while the boot is created on a 4497s last which is a rarity, both models patterned after the Stow model.
Converse has collaborated with Bedwin & the Heartbreakers creative director Masafumi Watanabe and the creation is a combination of the Jack Purcell Johnny High with a traditional duck boot. Featuring a gusseted tongue with metal eyelets, a combination of rubber and stitched leather produce a water resistant upper. Just in time for the wet Spring season, the Duck High boot is available for purchase at Canada’s Haven.
