Cool Hunting
Oka b by Ami Kealoha
Oka b owes its sleek, contoured design to designer Naomi Wakatake's background in sculpture and interior design. Her elegant concepts add a fashionable dose to flip-flops that are durable, tailored to fit feet well and feature a massaging foot bed. Made from Microplast—a material that's both lightweight like plastic and has the flexible, non-slip qualities of rubber—Oka b's shoes are anti-microbial and machine washable. One-piece construction makes for an ergonomically sound form that promotes proper weight distribution and theraputic beaded surfaces on the insoles and toes claim the healing benefits of reflexology. Our favorite, the Spa Thong (pictured) is $20 from Oka b.
This entry posted on 16 January 2007 at
3:01 PM
|
previous entry TVS Esprit Skillets |
next entry Beaker Juice Glass |
Related Entries
Made for Skate
While skateboarding's history has been well-documented, we've yet to see a published dedication to the sport's most essential piece of apparel, the skate shoe. "Made for Skate," a hefty archive of skateboard footwear, changes that with nearly 400 lavishly illustrated pages. The joint product of Fauxami and The Skateboard Museum of Stuttgart, Germany, "Made for Skate" features articles from the museum's extensive collection, along...
While skateboarding's history has been well-documented, we've yet to see a published dedication to the sport's most essential piece of apparel, the skate shoe. "Made for Skate," a hefty archive of skateboard footwear, changes that with nearly 400 lavishly illustrated pages. The joint product of Fauxami and The Skateboard Museum of Stuttgart, Germany, "Made for Skate" features articles from the museum's extensive collection, along...
Ken Diamond Moccasins and Leather Goods
Run by partners Ken and Jolene out of their East Vancouver studio, their brand Ken Diamond stays true to the roots of leather craft. Using extremely high-quality materials, minimal die-cutting and hand stitching, the duo create tailor-made leather moccasins, messenger bags and other limited run leather goods. Available online and through select retailers, the collection is a testament to doing things right, constantly striving...
Run by partners Ken and Jolene out of their East Vancouver studio, their brand Ken Diamond stays true to the roots of leather craft. Using extremely high-quality materials, minimal die-cutting and hand stitching, the duo create tailor-made leather moccasins, messenger bags and other limited run leather goods. Available online and through select retailers, the collection is a testament to doing things right, constantly striving...
Chie Mihara Shoes Fall 2009
by Tisha Leung With fine architectural structure supporting a flirty feminine exterior, Elda, Spain-basedChie Mihara's latest collection continues to define a brand that draws on a range of influences—from urban snow boots to Ferragamo. Inspired by a sketch in a Spanish catalog from the late 40s, "Kaira" (top left) is an "ultra femme meets rock and roll" shoe with detachable fur trim. "Keiti" (top right)...
by Tisha Leung With fine architectural structure supporting a flirty feminine exterior, Elda, Spain-basedChie Mihara's latest collection continues to define a brand that draws on a range of influences—from urban snow boots to Ferragamo. Inspired by a sketch in a Spanish catalog from the late 40s, "Kaira" (top left) is an "ultra femme meets rock and roll" shoe with detachable fur trim. "Keiti" (top right)...
Esquivel Handmade Shoes
by Zeva Bellel Eliminating the need to jet to Europe for a pair of gorgeous, handmade shoes, the new destination for custom soles isn't in Paris, London or Milan but in a back alley, by-appointment-shop in Los Angeles. Over the last fifteen years, Southern California native Georges Esquivel (recently announced as a 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist) has built a mini shoe empire to rival...
by Zeva Bellel Eliminating the need to jet to Europe for a pair of gorgeous, handmade shoes, the new destination for custom soles isn't in Paris, London or Milan but in a back alley, by-appointment-shop in Los Angeles. Over the last fifteen years, Southern California native Georges Esquivel (recently announced as a 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist) has built a mini shoe empire to rival...
Anniel Sport Shoes and Bags
Originally designed for performers in Italy's piazzas, the family-run label Anniel Sport has been producing extremely pliant ballet and gymnastics shoes in streamlined silhouettes since 1976. The rubber-soled shoes gained popularity in Japan, setting off the idea of using them as streetwear and spawning even more styles and colors. Today, the collection consists of shoes and handbags in saturated jewel tones and buttery-soft Italian...
Originally designed for performers in Italy's piazzas, the family-run label Anniel Sport has been producing extremely pliant ballet and gymnastics shoes in streamlined silhouettes since 1976. The rubber-soled shoes gained popularity in Japan, setting off the idea of using them as streetwear and spawning even more styles and colors. Today, the collection consists of shoes and handbags in saturated jewel tones and buttery-soft Italian...
Bagua Shoes
by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Walking a mile in martial arts master Bruce Lee's shoes is a dream likely to never happen, but thanks to French label Bagua we can at least put a little Kung-Fu feeling in our step. Based on the centuries-old iconic design of the elegant and lightweight shoe worn by Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi masters, the simple construction and comfortable...
by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Walking a mile in martial arts master Bruce Lee's shoes is a dream likely to never happen, but thanks to French label Bagua we can at least put a little Kung-Fu feeling in our step. Based on the centuries-old iconic design of the elegant and lightweight shoe worn by Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi masters, the simple construction and comfortable...
Recent Cool Hunting Videosview all Cool Hunting Videos
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recent Entries
Emogayu Ceramics
Box 185 Clothing
Jo Ratcliffe x Edun: War Child T-Shirts
ExIT Shoes
Cool Hunting Guest Curates Etsy
Tumi Vapor: Polycarbonate Travel Bags
Big Shots: Andy Warhol Polaroids
Frank Hülsbömer: The Fiction Of Science
Lama Hourani Jewels
Emogayu Ceramics
Box 185 Clothing
Jo Ratcliffe x Edun: War Child T-Shirts
ExIT Shoes
Cool Hunting Guest Curates Etsy
Tumi Vapor: Polycarbonate Travel Bags
Big Shots: Andy Warhol Polaroids
Frank Hülsbömer: The Fiction Of Science
Lama Hourani Jewels
