Avant garde German designer Bernhard Willhelm teams up with Camper to give his interpretation of one of the most functional — and un-designed — pieces of footwear on the planet: the hiking boot. Combining the boot with many aspects of a running shoe, Willhelm has created a true headturner. Five more colorways of the crazy […]

The Belgian label Nom de Code (n.d.c.) handcrafts all their items, promising premier quality with all their leather work — like in this new Sargent boot for Autumn Winter 2010. Although made of pre-stressed leather, the military-inspired 7-hole boots are rain proof, durable and highly resistant to damage, with some beautiful detailing like the dual […]

This week New Balance have unveiled two new hiking boots, the A03 WA in a new colorway (above) and the H710 for Fall 2010 (below). Known more for their expertise in running shoes, New Balance is highly touted for its quality craftsmanship, so I supposed hiking boots are well within the realms of reason. The […]

SOPHNET.,seems to be rolling out the heat lately, and this 7 Hole Boot is no exception. Collaborating with Buttero on the ever classic combat boot style, the polished black leather shoe features a side zip-up for easy access. Pick them up for around $1,000 (?84,000).

See how fickle the winds of taste are? Just yesterday we were mocking Lanvin’s ridiculous $130 karabiner key holder, and today we’re praising this crazy leather and Jersey hybrid boot shoe Frankenstein footwear from Mr. Elbaz. Odd? Yes, but we like its adaptability. If you want to wear it out as a boot, with pants […]

Man, Jeremy Scott must love designing shoes, as it seems every week he drops another in his adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott Collection. These poorly named “Cross Trainers” are part of the Fall/Winter 2010 series, and are 11 hole boots made of premium black leather and a rugged outsole. Cross Trainers? Not so much, […]

Up and coming Canadian label Wings + Horns are pretty much unstoppable right now, putting out some of the best menswear around. Here they team up with Dayton to create this distressed leather service boot. Available soon in Black and Brown versions, you can pre-order at Roden Gray for $670. Check out the Black Wings […]

NYC designer Mark McNairy pairs up with New York label Engineered Garments for this eyebrow raising Long Wing Boot. While it may look fairly traditional from afar, the American derby style boot actually has an interesting twist, where they switch up the leather on the wing and the upper from boot to boot. Meaning one […]