Brand Profiles
Waltzing Matilda – Leather Sandals Crafted In Maine
We take a closer look at Waltzing Matilda, a young leather brand based in Maine that's looking to elevate the everyday sandal.
sandals
New Releases
Chamula’s Handmade Haurache Eagerly Anticipates Summer
Veg-tanned, hand cut, hand dyed, and hand woven—these things are an artisanal dream, is anything this handmade anymore?
New Releases
Samurai Slices Up a Serious Pair of Setta Sandals
I’m not normally one to advocate for sandals that are difficult to wear with socks, but I’m going to be…
New Releases
Calee and Danner Japan Cut Down a Pair of Horween Leather Sandals
Sometimes I like living in L.A., but other times when amazing brands like Danner drop Japan-exclusive collabs, I wonder if it…
New Releases
Hender Scheme Weaves a Natural Veg-Tan Leather Loafers
Founded in 2010, Tokyo based Hender Scheme is the brainchild of Ryo Kashiwazaki. The brand’s claim to fame was producing…
Five Plus One
Backstrap Sandals — Five Plus One
In my mind, the perfect sandals keep my feet cool in warm weather, drain and dry quickly after some wading…
Brand Profiles
Birkenstock – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
We feature many heritage brands here at Heddels, but not many of those brands have a history that dates back…
History
The Untold Story of Huaraches – Mexico’s Native Sandal
We look back on the traditional Mexican woven leather sandal, the Huarache, which has graced the feet of Meso-Americans for hundreds of years.
New Releases
Yuketen Goes Vegan Vaqueta for Their Crepe Bottom Sandals
This is the second time around the block for the “Bostonian” and “Arizonian”, Yuketen’s take on two of the most…
History
Flipping Through the History of the Flip-Flop
Wonder where that thonged summer sandal came from? Strap in, we're going down the history of the flip-flop and a few offerings for this summer.