Wood

Our wooden shoes are made from alder, beech and poplar timber. Colour and grain of each pair can vary due to the individual characteristics of each tree. Wood is a natural material that can be damaged if not treated correctly.

Wood is sensitive to moisture and can crack if dried too quickly. Please do not place your shoes in direct sunlight or onto your central heating system. Instead, let them dry naturally.

Wood is especially sensitive to salt water. Please take extra care and do not wear your shoes on the beach.

The wood has not been varnished. Therefore the shoes feel great in warm climates. But it also means that the soles are not as resistant to dirt. If necessary please use a fine sandpaper to clean the wood. The soles absorb moisture and might develop odour.


Wood is also sensitive to impact and parts of the sole might crack. Take extra care with kerbs and when walking on stone floors and stairways. Never drop your shoes or let them hit against hard surfaces.

Due to the natural movement of the material the nails can loosen with time. In this case please return your shoes immediately for repair and take extra care with loose nails as otherwise you might hurt yourself.

Wooden soles are hard and offer no shock absorption. Therefore wooden shoes are not recommended for people with hip-, knee - or joint trouble. The higher soles are not beneficial to your health. They are a fashion item and can have a negative effect on your feet and body. Be aware that if you trip or stumble you could twist your ankle.
Leather

The leather we use is a natural material that can be damaged if not treated correctly. Marks and scratches are no reason for a complaint but a sign for the quality of the material.

Dirt, mud, water and oily or greasy liquids can leave irreversible stains on any leather. Moisture can dissolve dye from the leather, which can stain your socks and feet. Depending on climate conditions colours can change with time.
Vegetable tanned leather is extremely sensitive to moisture and heat. Water can leave marks and lead to changes in colour. Do not clean your shoes with a damp cloth and do not let them get wet. Extreme heat caused by e.g. direct sunlight, central heating systems, open fire and oven heating can not only damage the leather but also the shoe as such substantially. Vegetable tanned leather also darkens with time.