Trippen soles are designed to be flexible and lightweight—perfect for everyday use in urban environments only.
Here's what you should know:

Rubber Soles & Comfort:
Trippen soles are designed to be flexible and lightweight—perfect for everyday use in urban environments only. Here's what you should know:

Wear & Repair:
When soles wear down send them to us in time for resoling to avoid irreparable damage.

Comfort & Support:
Trippen shoes are known for comfort and healthy design—but they’re not substitutes for orthopedic footwear. If you have medical foot conditions, please consult your doctor before use.

Our wooden soles are made from alder, beech, or poplar—each pair is one of a kind in grain and color.
They’re absorbent, breathable, and comfortable, but do need a little extra care:

Cleaning & Care:
Don’t use varnish. Let wet shoes dry naturally. Light dirt can be removed with fine sandpaper.

Delicacy Warning:
Wood can break if shocked, and is not suited for people with joint, hip, or knee issues—especially the high-fashion styles, which don’t offer shock absorption.

Trippen bags are crafted with the same quality leather as our shoes. To preserve their beauty and shape:

Shape & Structure:
Leather softens over time. To slow this, avoid overloading or frequently using the bag empty.

Surface Sensitivity:
Scratches, heat, moisture, and abrasions can mark the leather. Be gentle and mindful of how and where you store or wear your bag.

Our leather is a natural, breathable material. Slight marks, scratches, and color variations aren’t flaws—they’re part of its unique character and a sign of minimal processing. Here’s how to care for it:

General Care:
Polish plain leathers occasionally using a gentle product like Collonil Waterstop Colours (with lanolin). Avoid over-applying cream as it can clog the pores and reduce breathability.

Nubuck (suede-like) Leather:
Clean using a suede brush or special nubuck block. Use a neutral waterproofing spray before first wear. Do not use polish. Note: some stains (like grass or oil) can be permanent.

Vegetable-Tanned Leathers (e.g. wax, waw, dplx, dpw, ice):
These are sensitive to moisture, heat, and humidity. If wet, let them dry naturally (never on a radiator or in direct sun). Use shoetrees to keep their shape—but avoid them for very soft leathers. Expect color darkening and marks over time.