4 Feb
Handcrafted in Hudson, Massachusetts

The New York boutique of Japanese retailer Nepenthes commissioned the Arrow Moccasin Company to craft a double sole ring moccasin exclusively for them. The boutique excels in warm weather shoes (like their Spring Plimsoles) among other things, and these moccasins are no exception. The shoes are handcrafted of one seamless piece of leather in Hudson, […]


10 Nov
Hand-stitched and crafted luxury leather high tops

God these are some beautiful shoes, courtesy of Japanese cobbler sak, aka Hiruma. Elevating the art of shoe making to an artisanal level, the Japanese born sak chose to study and practice the art of Italian craftsmanship in Florence, Italy for nearly a decade. This is his third collaboration with Converse — after tackling the […]


4 Nov
Fine handcrafted shoes from eco-friendly leather

A unique style of footwear on par with Native American stylizations, the Italian company Lazy Point is even named after a particular seam used by American Indians on their woven loafers. Designed by Michele Secchiari in collaboration with a team of Japanese designers, these fine shoes are handcrafted from eco-friendly leather, with rubber soles that […]


8 Oct
Highly exclusive Project Select collection will be limited to only 50 pairs of shoes per color

Made from genuine Italian calf-skin, this Williamson boat shoe (above) and Ross woven oxfords (below in gallery) are part of the newest line from Thorocraft, titled Project Select. The collection includes the well crafted Williamson boat shoe in three colors, all handmade with leather laces, calfskin lining and custom insoles. The highly exclusive handcrafted shoe […]


Without question the most aptly named jewelry line in the existence of humanity, Cast of Vices is back with their third collection and, as expected, it’s a doozy. Beyond their past cigarette butts and beer bottle caps, Cast of Vices has decided to up the ante in their Collection No. 3 by adding a little […]


23 Sep
Handcrafted 7-hole boots for Autumn Winter 2010

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 […]


1 Sep
Tortoise shell and limited edition 18K gold

A couple new frames from Dita , the Tortoise & Burnt Brown Charger frame (above) and the limited edition 18K Gold Smoke Gradient & Black Grandmaster-Threes, which feature Oversized Titanium Hinges and custom hex rivets. Both are handcrafted in Japan of zyl acetate frames, with UV protective lenses. Pick up the tortoise Chargers for $275 […]


11 Aug
Crafts meets luxury in the deck-shoe inspired boot

A beautiful Calf Boot from luxury boutique Bottega Veneta. The meticulously handcrafted deck shoe-inspired boots may be sturdy and handle all weather conditions, but not at the expense of luxury. The Nero boot is made entirely of a buttery black leather, with a high-end wool lining and rubber sole. The Bottega Veneta Nero Calf Boot […]