A highly reputable cobbler from Chicago once scoured the world for the best leather, only to find that it was right on their very doorstep all along. In the same way, we have been searching for an excellent bootmaker for the past few years, to make boots of unquestionable quality to match American ones we sold years ago. Not only did we find them in Australia but right here in the state of Victoria, a couple of hours away as the crow flies. Not only that but they’ve been in the business of meticulously hand-making boots for over 50 years.
Husband and wife duo Jess & Krystina are Wootten. Based in Ballarat and along with their team, they make all their shoes, laces & boots by hand; stitching, lasting and all. All leather and no messing about with substitutes, Jess has been making footwear (amongst other things in his spare time) for nearly 20 years, using his father’s tools for their sole purpose. With almost every part of the boot made in fair Australia – the leather is combination tanned down the road in Geelong – you are receiving a beautifully hand made piece, that is about as local as one could muster. Every good pair of boots deserves a good pair of laces and Wootten have this sorted too, using paracord or waxed cotton, again they hand cut all these and finish with brass tipped aglets for longevity.
We warmly welcome Wootten here this Sunday 4h August 1pm - 4pm to launch the Wooten x PPHH Gordon Boot. This beautifully hand-made capsule collection will be available in-store to try on all sizes 8 -11 (including half sizes). You can then customise with your choice of six upper leathers, two sole colours and a plethora of waxed cotton or paracord laces to make your boots as individual as you are.
Jess and Krystina will be on hand and more than happy to talk you through the collection, the story and details behind the boot and answer any other questions you may have.
Boots ordered on the day will be delivered in 12 weeks, when the Wootten team return to PPHH. The capsule range will be available to view and try as a permanent fixture, so orders can still be placed in-store up to 4 weeks out from their next visit.
We look forward to meeting you and showing you the best Australia has to offer for your feet.
