A Closer Look... Winter Footwear

OUR DESIGN

Winter ’26 footwear takes shape  through a process of refinement.

This season, Founder Liam Bowden travelled to our makers, shaping each silhouette in hand. It’s here that the pieces come into form, where decisions move beyond sketch into the physical.

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“Being on the ground allows us to go far deeper into the detail. There’s an immediacy to it, you can see, touch, and adjust things in real time,” says Liam Bowden.

Some things only make sense in hand. Weight and feel become central, shaping how each piece wears and moves.

“This is most evident in the Odin Boot. Slouched and softly structured, the unlined upper reveals its construction,  allowing the leather to fall naturally. “That balance was  one of the hardest to achieve. Every seam had to be refined  with precision, while still allowing the leather to collapse.”

The finish is deliberate. A high, exaggerated polish draws focus to the chiselled toe, shifting in character with each leather.

“In heavy grain, it feels more worn-in, almost vintage. In a flat calf, it becomes much cleaner.”

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ODIN BOOT

ODIN BOOT - HEAVY GRAIN

RIDER BOOT - JAVA CALF HAIR

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Alongside it, the Cinch Pump introduces a more refined silhouette.

Minimal in appearance, its refinement lies in the details, from material placement to the custom piping around the opening to ensure it’s comfortable and visually sharp. “It’s those small details that make it feel resolved.”