Winner 2023 / Fashion Sneakers / BAREFOOT

Barefoot Bespoke Motorbike Boots

Photo Credit: Lisandro Serra Delmar

 

 

  • Company
    Gaucho Ninja
  • Brand
    Gaucho Ninja
  • Lead Designer
    Lisandro Serra Delmar
  • Design Team
    Lisandro Serra Delmar
  • Manufacturer
    Gaucho Ninja
  • Photo credit
    Lisandro Serra Delmar
  • Prize
    Winner in BAREFOOT
  • Expertise
    Brand

The bespoke pattern was created remotely using a 3D made-to-measure scan. Key features: veg tan leather, waterproof lining, cut resistant laces, padding for ankle and metatarsal, additional anti-shock padding for the heel and ankle, a 3D printed, impact resistant, carbon fibre toe cap made up of layers of epoxy. In addition, the boots have removable prosthetic thermal plastic ankle and heel protection for use when riding. The boots comply with all barefoot features; being flexibility, maximum width and toe splay and zero drop flat soles. Crafted to maximum specifications with customer.

Bio
Handmade Barefoot Shoes
I am a self taught shoe maker and martial artist. My Argentinean great grandfather was a saddler and a 'Gaucho' (Argentinean cowboy). One of his daughters (my great auntie) was a shoe maker in Buenos Aires. Then my father did leather work whilst studying Fine Arts.
In my 20's I started traveling and started doing leather work. Later on I discover this connection that my ancestors had with this material. My passion to Ninjutsu Martial Arts took me to tabi making. From the experience of wearing leather tabi I started making shoes that could mimic the same feeling.

Other prizes
Brand Global Footwear Awards 2023 - WINNER - Barefoot Bespoke Motorbike Boots FASHION SNEAKERS-BAREFOOT Brand Global Footwear Awards 2023 - WINNER - Art On Shoes SPECIAL AWARDS-ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR Global Footwear Awards 2022 - SPECIAL AWARDS-MEDICAL FOOTWEAR - Barefoot Carpenters Boots | Horse Culatta leather | Barefoot Safety Boots Global Footwear Awards 2022 - SPECIAL AWARDS-FOOTWEAR INNOVATION - Barefoot Carpenters Boots | Horse Culatta leather | Barefoot Safety Boots Global Footwear Awards 2021 - Honorable Mention SPECIAL AWARDS-FOOTWEAR INNOVATION - Hattori Hanzō Ninja Jika Tabi Boots Global Footwear Awards 2021 - Honorable Mention SPECIAL AWARDS-MEDICAL FOOTWEAR - Hidden Ninja Safety Boots Global Footwear Awards 2021 - Honorable Mention SPECIAL AWARDS-FOOTWEAR INNOVATION - Hidden Ninja Safety Boots Drapers Footwear Awards 2022 - Brand of the year - Finalist