New Repairable Sneakers by Wootten

INTRODUCING...THE LO-DUBS SNEAKERS Introducing the Lo-Dubs Sneakers – where timeless style meets modern sustainability. Some 30 years ago, we made athletic shoes under licence for Adidas and Sidi, catering for the likes of Gary Ablett Snr, Robert Harvey, Shane Crawford and Stephen Silvagni (just to name a few). So it made sense when considering making a repairable sneaker, that we look backwards to move forwards. We have taken inspiration from these early athletic shoe designs to produce our take on what "modern" sneakers should be.   Made from the finest locally tanned bovine leather, the Lo-Dubs Sneaker is not just a fashion statement, it's a durable companion for your urban adventures. Its unique repairable sole design ensures that you can tread lightly on the earth, while keeping your sneakers in prime condition for years to come. The sleek silhouette is accentuated by distinctive side stripes and contrast stitching featuring our Wootten 'W' motif (the dubs). The Lo-Dubs Sneaker blurs the lines between casual and formal, making it the perfect dress sneaker for any occasion. UPPER: Locally tanned bovine upper with sealed mudguard and heel cup and contrasting stitching. The stripes and stitching of the "W" (the dubs) on the sides creates reinforcing. The sneaker is unlined so it can be worn in winter with a sock or summer without. The stiffner used in the heel is 3mm veg-tan leather and hand-lasted, just like we make our boots. EYELETS: Antique brass large eyelets SOLE: Mechanically fastened insole via a Blake stitched midsole. Then choose between a cemented Vibram Gloxi-Cut sole, a cork wedge or leather wedge with Topy Sevilla soles. Or go for a sneaker made like our boots and choose the McKay Welted sole and heel with either a Starr or Dr Sole full rubber sole. The Gloxi-Cut and Cork Wedge soles are the lighest of the sole options. INNERSOLE: The structural insole of the sneaker is 4.5mm veg tan leather stitched to the midsole. The Lo-Dubs are also finished with a removable 4mm thick innersole with mild arch support which covered in pigskin (the actual shoe making term for this is a sock... but that's just confusing). LACES: Choose between any of our flat 6mm waxed cotton laces SIZING: Made on our unisex KOS last in a wide E fitting from sizes 5 - 12 AU Mens (or 7-14 AU Ladies) Lo-Dubs Sneaker with Gloxi-Cut Sole from $850 Lo-Dubs Sneaker with Cork Wedge Sole from $900 Lo-Dubs Sneaker with Leather Wedge Sole from $1000 Lo-Dubs Sneaker with McKay Welt Sole from $1000 The mechanically fastened soles in production The Lo-Dubs Sneaker in Navy with white stripe and Gloxi Cut sole Lo-Dubs Sneaker in Green with white stripe and Cork wedge sole Lo-Dubs Sneaker in Teal with saddle tan stripes and Leather wedge sole Lo-Dubs Sneaker in Black with a McKay Welted full rubber black Dr Sole and heel White on White with Gloxi Cut sole Red with White stripes with leather wedge sole Teak with Saddle Tan stripes with cork wedge Whisky with Saddle Tan stripes and cork wedge Green with White stripes and cork wedge Navy with White stripes and Gloxi Cut sole Pictured: Quincy, Krys and Jess   As always, thank you for supporting our small family business. We couldn't do it without you.   The Wootten Ballarat Flagship Store Open Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 Shed 1, 20 Elizabeth Street Delacombe VIC 3356 WOOTTEN FLAGSHIP STORE BALLARAT Shed 1, 20 Elizabeth Street Delacombe VIC 3356 E: workshop@wootten.com.au P: (03) 9510 6503 Instagram: @Wootten_ Website: wootten.com.au Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe