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Closed

The concept behind the Closed collection was to develop a shoe that would be made of exchangeable and replaceable parts, and thus serve the individual needs of the wearer more effectively, as well as being environmentally friendly. The Closed have a removable insole ("footbed") and a removable sole. Each pair comes with the classic Trippen footbed: an anatomically formed cork insole, covered with vegetable-tanned calf leather. It can be exchanged for a sanded-down version that provides more comfort for those with a high arch. Some styles are also suitable for orthopaedic insoles. Please call our customer service department for further information in this regard.


The Trippen rubber soles are sewn on rather than glued. Worn out soles can be easily removed and replaced as a result. The old soles are recycled and the rubber is re-used for new soles. We currently offer four different soles for women and two for men. The Profil sole is unisex and has been thoughtfully designed to support the spine and the back. Unfortunately it collects quite a bit of dirt and small objects in its grooves. The alternative for men is the more casual Simple sole. For women we offer the sleek Pamir sole that leaves a kind of hoof print, but can be a little slippery when wet, the textured Katmandu sole that perfectly matches our buffalo leather and the Block sole, whose segments allow for a smooth rolling motion when walking.		 close window
Trippen Closed, like all other Trippen shoes, are not just available for one season, but remain in the collection where they are continually modernised and gradually develop into classics.
Every model is a personal interpretation of various themes that range from plants or animals, art and vanguard architecture to experimental pattern-cutting techniques which create kinetic sculptures. When walking, the slits open and close with the movement, turning the surface into a living and breathing entity. As material for this collection we use vegetable-tanned calf leather, referred to as wax leather (wax), or if it is tumbled, soft wax leather (waw).
This collection is made from vegetable-tanned calf leather called wax leather and can be recognised by its pull up effect. That means the leather has a lighter base which is visible underneath a darker surface. If the leather has been tumbled it is referred to as soft wax leather (waw). The leather is dyed through and treated with a wax finish. We use our wax leather unlined. Vegetable-tanned leather is initially less soft than leather tanned with chrome. The softness comes when the shoes are worn in. Wax leather also gets darker when exposed to sunlight.

 
The Closed Boots are characterised by the generous use of unusually soft leather, dramatic silhouettes or a sturdy and powerful appearance.
The concept behind the elk collection is based on the characteristics of the material itself. Elk is extremely soft and flexible. It has an elasticity that other leather does not possess. But what is most interesting for our designers is that they can create designs in elk that would not be possible in any other leather. The elk leather is chrome-tanned. The leather would lose its softness and flexibility if it were vegetable-tanned.
What makes the Trippen Closed unique is their sleek design and original silhouettes. Our designs are based on unconventional pattern lines, whose priorities are the anatomy of the foot and enhancing and supporting movements. We try to be as environmentally friendly as possible, while simultaneously not compromising the quality of our products.
The new styles combine experiment and function. The inspirations range from old-fashioned climbing boots and medieval leather armour to post-modern architecture and everyday life in fictional mega cities.
Contours and three-dimensio- nal shapes are classic Trippen themes. New silhouettes break with common perception; experimental pattern solutions allow designs far removed from tradition. Despite all experiments, the styles are always based on functional considerations.