Weaver Moccasin

A Welcome Import

Most of you will be aware of, and probably owned, a nice pair of classic Clarks Wallabees. The Wallabee has been a chap's foot staple for years, weaving in and out of style regularly since its launch in 1964. Perhaps less familiar to you is this nifty take on  that classic. The duckling brown Weaver Moccasin, designed by Japanese ace Hiroshi Takahashi, takes its inspiration from the original Wallabees (which until the late 60s were hand made-made by Padmore and Barnes in Ireland). That same attention to detail is seen here, from the beautiful leather uppers, to the stitching to the crepe sole. Until now you could only get these beauties in Japan. Now, thanks to the tireless work and spot-on aesthetic of the chaps at oi polloi, you bowl around on these fair shores in a pair, as the days lengthen, the conkers ripen and the interior of the snug bar welcomes.

Check them out here. There is also a nice suede version with a centre-seam. Only £120 for an essential bit for the changing season.