Author: LS DT

Downtown

October 25, 2015

New Balance – Distinct Ski Collection (LSDT)

The Distinct “Retro Ski” collection has finally arrived. The uppers are inspired by vintage ski jackets and sweaters, while the leather Horween accents are an homage to vintage wooden skis. The different shades of blue and grey throughout the collection is also a nice touch.

Made in USA.

M990DSAO ($250.00)
M996DSKI ($225.00)
M998DSNG ($250.00)

Categories: Brands, Casual Shoes, New Balance

Downtown

October 15, 2015

Reyn Spooner – Early Fall (LSDT)

The Reyn Spooner partnership continues with three new Spooner Kloth fabrics: Kamola (green), Kalo (indigo/pink), and Royal Blooms (red). The new release has a nice mix of simple prints,  bright colors, and texture. We also received a small restock of the popular Street to Surf and Boards in white.

FYI, the Leather Soul and Reyn Spooner partnership is an exclusive project because our Spooner Kloth collections are done on the modern cut and made in Hawaii.

($94.00)

Categories: Clothing, Reyn Spooner, Uncategorized

Island Slipper – Cigar Slipper (LSDT)

A cordovan slipper has been in Tom’s imagination for some time now and it finally got brought to life. The cigar cordovan thong/strap is courtesy of Horween Leather Company. The footbed has also been updated with a thicker, more durable, leather. A side note, this project was originally supposed to be a #8 cordovan strap, but the the small batch we received was more of a “cigar” shade. I wish this “issue” would happen more often. We received a very limited run in whole sizes from 6-12.

Made in Hawaii.

SOLD OUT!

Categories: Casual Shoes, Island Slipper

Back in Five – Unboxing

The Levah, by John Lobb, has been on the radar ever since it was introduced by the Northampton icon. The market is filled with minimalist sneakers, and how is John Lobb going to separate the Levah from what’s available? My first impression of the Levah is the details. The luxe suede, leather cap, and fully lined leather footbed are nice. The side view is simple, but the top view reveals its unique shape.

The Levah is available in dusk (midnight) suede, stone (tan) suede, and chalk velveteen calf for $670. Made in Italy. We did not order a run of these because we wanted to give them a test run, but we will be more than happy to help you place a special order.

I’ll update you in a few months to see how the Levah “ages”.

Categories: Casual Shoes, John Lobb, Shop Talk

Downtown & Waikiki

August 27, 2015

New Balance – Fall Bespoke Collection (LSDT & LSW)

The Bespoke collection is back! The full leather Horween uppers are soft and rich in color. The 1400BH (tan) is nicely accented with brown details, while the vibrant hue of the 1400BR (red) is kept simple with a tonal upper. Lastly, the 990BCK is a beautiful steel blue with red accents. *Every Bespoke New Balance order will come with a LS & NB shoe horn.*

M990BCK ($340.00)
M1400BH ($320.00)
M1400BR ($320.00)

Made in USA.

Categories: Casual Shoes, New Balance

Downtown

August 26, 2015

Alden FD’s at LSDT

Downtown has just received some Alden FD’s. The limited selection is only available in-store in a variation of styles from 6.5 – 10 US. The FD (factory defect) is essentially a factory second that did not meet Alden’s quality standard, and they are offered at a discounted price. This is a great opportunity to buy your 1st Alden or add a weekday warrior to your rotation. Stop by Leather Soul Downtown and see what’s available in your size.

Categories: Alden, Shop Talk