27 Jul
Not so much work boots but Japanese boots you work for

Comme des Garcons designer Junya Watanabe has been hard at work crafting a modern take on the classic service boot. Made from pebble grain leather that looks as supple as rich forest soil, the luxury shoes are supported by a durable rubber sole and full leather lining. The Pebble Grain Work Boots are hand crafted in Japan […]


9 Apr
Special edition premium leather & denim footwear

Visvim is releasing several special edition items in conjunction with the Isetan Shinjuku exhibit it is hosting, including these Grizzly Mid-Folk Boots. The high end Japanese brand has some beautiful ideas in mind, including this version above which features premium leather mixed in with denim. An ideal boot for the urban escape, the visvim Grizzly […]


26 Mar
Undercover's designer Jun Takahashi latest ode to the now

Last month we brought you the Fuck the Past, Fuck the Present Oxford Shoe, and it seems Undercover’s designer Jun Takahashi is giving Present Moment Awareness another go — this time in boot format. Instead of embroidering his bold message on the top of the shoe, this time Takahashi scripts his message above each heel. […]


8 Mar
Futurist outdoor footwear collection for Spring/Summer 2012

We’ve covered Bernhard Willhelm’s futurist/off the wall productions before, such as his Hiking Boot/Running Shoe hybrid and MYKITA Sunglasses, as well as the last season of these Hiking Boots with Camper for Fall/Winter 2011. for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 season, the collaboration gets a tad wilder with some bolder colors. Of course they still incorporate […]


22 Feb
High-end rain protection footwear for Spring/Summer 2012

One of the attention-getting pieces from the always excellent Junya Watanabe’s MAN collection for Comme des Garcons’ Spring / Summer 2012 are these Duck Boots, slightly modified from the norm with a ridged gum sole — as opposed to the more traditional ‘chain-tread’. The luxury rain shoes come in two colorways, green (above) and tan/brown, […]


2 Feb
Utilitarian boot with comfort, endurance & design

New York-bred Leffot has updated Alden‘s Indy 405C classic work boot by adding a beefier Commando sole, making it even better suited for colder climates and the icey world that they breed. The gripping soles are combined with the San Francisco company’s gorgeous rich mahogany cowhide — a sturdy collaboration available at Leffot for $480.


23 Jan
The Swedish & British collaboration for Fall/Winter 2012

Swedish-based Velour have collaborated with Clarks for their Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Included in the collection is a woven patchwork leather boot based on the British shoe maker’s Desert Mali silhouette, and features naturally contrasting nubuck and leather with rich earthy tones in each material. The Velour x Clarks Originals Desert Mali Boots will be available […]


Jeremy Scott continues to assault the senses — and refined taste — with the latest additions to his adidas Originals footwear collection. While we give props to Scott for pushing the boundaries of fashion and what is considered acceptable, these two boot designs are simply too hideous to exist. They must be destroyed. Who knows […]