THE ULTIMATE BAREFOOT TREEKING BOOTS
* Barefoot hiking boots
* Traditional Spanish Shell Cordovan, the strongest leather in the world
* Entirely handmade in Hereford, UK by Gaucho Ninja Leather UK
* Made to measure 3D printed bespoke shoe lasts: combining traditional ways and technology
* Welted by hand and Blake welted soles
* Highest quality leathers from Spain
* Zero drop -No raised heel or toe spring- flat sole
* Wide toe box: your toes free to spread
* Vibram heavy duty 10mm trekking soles
* Completely Re-Soleable.
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SIZING Once you place your order I will send you a file with instructions.
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::The Barefoot Trekking Boots::
Inspired in Bob Dylan's song 'Spanish boots of Spanish Leather':
'...So take heed, take heed of the western wind
Take heed of the stormy weather
And yes, there's something you can send back to me
Spanish boots of Spanish leather. '
A pair of boots for trekking with a heavy duty flat sole that can widstand the roughness of all-terrains with an excellent grip a durability.
A pair of boots to fell in love with. A leather boot that ages with you.
They are lightweight so are excellent for mountain enthusiasts or for anyone who likes the feeling of feet free to walk any distance without pain.
They are flexible enough to fold in half without damaging them. Being a backpacker in a previous life Gaucho Ninja has made sure you can easily store them in a bag or rucksack as a second pair of shoes after removing your flip-flops or welly boots.
They shape to your feet providing a smooth, close fit. Your feet will delight in the comfort. The soles are super strong and flexible too, providing the barefoot feel. If you like to practise stealthy walking like a tracker or Ninja these are ideal to try out or you might simply enjoy the sensation of touching the different surfaces of the ground with your feet.
The slim sole and malleable upper provide a welcome relief for feet that are sore from being cramped all day in hard, tight shoes. This excellent combination can also relieve back pain and promote good posture.
Each pair is lovingly made by hand. The production occurs in a small workshop built by Gaucho Ninja himself. The workshop nestles next to a stream at the bottom of the Black Mountains, a suitable place for a Gaucho and a Ninja….
This leather is tanned in the traditional way in Spain by the master tanner, 74-year-old Alfredo Caballero, using traditional tools and methods tried and tested over many generations. Alfredo is an elder, in the true sense of the word, whose knowledge and skills come from his forefathers. The result is a material that industrial methods cannot accomplish.
Each leather is unique, your eyes will delight in the different tones and depth of colour. Each shade reminding you of the grace of a moving animal. Leather is a by-product. Animals are not killed for their skins. By using leather products your ethical conscience can rest assured that you are making exceptionally good use of what would otherwise be waste.
For many of us the aroma of naturally tanned leather brings a feeling of wellbeing. In a world filled with highly processed materials our sense of smell appreciates this. The shoes are made individually, being made one pair of shoes at a time. It slows the process and raises the quality.
Cut by hand, stitched by sewing machine on a slow setting, the whole shoe is carefully made to the most detailed finish. The Vibram sole, made in Italy, is fixed with extra strong glue, that can be replaced if need be after heavy usage, as the uppers will get better and better with time.
Treatment for the leather is recommended once a month with natural oils such as neat's-foot oil or any natural leather conditioner. A tin of Handmade Gaucho Ninja Leather conditioner is supplied with each pair of boots (if available at time of purchase).
For yourself or as a special gift you will feel as if you have bought something both essential and luxurious, irreplaceable and exclusive. These are not just a pair of shoes, but a work of art. Or perhaps, more accurately a work of true craftsmanship. True craftsmen are an endangered species in our highly technological, mass produced consumer world. We suffer from feelings of disconnection, loneliness, stress. Know that your life will be enriched by a pair of shoes whose story is connected to many other living beings, human and other than human, a pair of shoes that have a story to tell even before they join your story…..