Can a new boot or a new bag really change the world?

NEW TO THE WORKSHOP | THE SMITH WORK BOOT The last six months have been some kind of blur, there seems to have been new things coming out at every turn. We've certainly seen a lot of new faces coming in the door and a whole new energy around the workshop. It really has been an exciting time. There's a LOT of new things in the pipeline, and as it turns out, we are people who think far too much about why we do what we do... but more (a LOT more) on this later... In the meantime, designing and making meaningful, durable and enduring things happen, is what gives us purpose. We're bootmakers, winemakers, builders and parents (oh and leathercraftspeople), but fundamentally we're here to make the world a better place.  Is a shoe or a bag really going to change the world, you might ask? On it's own, probably not. But, by surrounding it with a whole ecosystem of raw material suppliers, community and customers, we believe they might actually be able to... So, how about those new things? Firstly introducing the Smith Work Boot.  It has been made on a new last, which we've called Milton, after Jess' grandfather, Milton Cameron. Which makes sense, given Milton is the same toe profile and fitting as the Cameron. However the Milton last allows for 3mm of padding on the inside that can be removed to allow you to alter the boots fitting by half to a full size. This is super handy if you want to wear a thicker sock, if you wear a mild orthotic, or if you like a little wiggle room to your fitting. Stylistically, the Smith Work Boot is intended to be a more rugged take on our Jack and Jill Gusset. It's gussets are slightly lower cut and the topline is curved, couple this with a more generous fit and a rounded toe and you have a more casual/workboot aesthetic. The Smith is intended to be unisex. With the new style, we've introduced a new sole - the Vibram Tuscany. The Tuscany is a lower profile lugged sole. It has the same "Commando" tread pattern as Itshide but won't clog up in muddy conditions, due to the lower lug depth. We've added an extra midsole to maintain the chunky sole proportions to balance the upper and sole weights aesthetically as well as offer some insulation from uneven terrain. The Smith Work Boot | from $980 The Smith Work Boot in Cognac Roughout with half Dr Sole The new Vibram Tuscany sole Cocoa with Tuscany sole Saddle Tan with Tuscany Rubber sole Saddle Tan dyed Red with Leather 1/2 Topy sole   SOME COLOUR EXAMPLES Black with Starr Rubber sole Cocoa with Tuscany Rubber sole Whisky with half Dr Sole black Saddle Tan dyed Red with Leather sole 1/2 topy Saddle Tan with half Dr Sole black Teak with Tuscany Rubber sole FOR A RUNDOWN ON THE NEW STYLE CLICK BELOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-o1qB1BaMI MORE NEWNESS | THE SHORT AND LONG-HAUL TRAVEL BAGS The Short-Haul Travel Bag in Whisky   Introducing the latest additions to The Wootten bag family, the Short-Haul and Long-Haul Travel Bags. The Short-Haul bag sits between our Overnighter and Weekender bags in size, and pays homage to vintage sports aesthetics. It was designed to tie in with our Lo-Dubs Sneakers. With its timeless design and durable materials, the Short-Haul Travel Bag is your ideal companion for weekend getaways, gym sessions, or spontaneous adventures. The Long-Haul bag sits between our Weekender and Duffle bags in size for those needing a little extra space. Short-Haul Travel Bag | from $1000 Long-Haul Travel Bag | from $1075 The Short-Haul Travel Bag in Black The Short-Haul Travel Bag in Green The Long-Haul Travel Bag in Teak PECHA KUCHA We got our first chance to share some of these bigger picture ideas back in May as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, when Jess gave a talk at a Pecha Kucha (Chit Chat) event at the Rare Trades Centre on the topic of Form & Function. To watch him chat for 20 seconds to 20 slides about just that, hit below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68fbJE1gvDk&t=1s COMING CLOSE TO LAST BOOT ORDERS FOR 2024 We'll send another reminder in August, but just a pre-warning that we are soon coming up to our 16 week timeframe for cut offs for guaranteed completion of footwear this year. Once we get into September, new orders start to get a deadline in February onwards due to the summer holidays and the workshop taking a much needed break over Dec/Jan. BALLARAT FLAGSHIP STORE Open Friday and Saturday 10-4 Wootten Shed 1 20 Elizabeth Street Delacombe VIC 3356 03 9510 6503 https://www.wootten.com.au  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