Our process might seem excessive to some. We inspect each shoe three times before it leaves our facility. First check happens during production, catching issues before they become problems. Second check comes after assembly, where we test flexibility, weight distribution, and construction integrity. Final check? That’s where things get personal — one of our original team members signs off on every batch, putting their name behind what goes out the door. It’s old school, sure, but it works.

We’re based in the same Chicago neighborhood where we started, just in a bigger space now (with actual heating, thankfully). Our team has grown from three friends to thirty-five people who genuinely care about what lands on your feet. We source materials from suppliers who share our philosophy: fewer shortcuts, more craftsmanship. That means full-grain leather from tanneries we’ve visited ourselves, rubber compounds that won’t separate after a season, and hardware that doesn’t just look good in photos. We’re not chasing trends or cutting corners to hit price points. We’re making shoes that earn their place in your rotation through sheer reliability. Because at the end of the day, the best quality control is making something right the first time.