Winters in the little town of Torpsbruk, Sweden (pop. 354,) are uncommonly long, cold, and dark.
The natives have developed a wide range of adaptive responses (e.g., no Kierkegaard allowed), but the woodenand- leather shoes you see here have a special place in their hearts.
The mere thought of slipping them on to run through the first snödroppen and tulpaner blooms gets them (and their feet) through many a gloomy hour.
They'll put spring in your step, too, and go on to take you cheerfully into summer as well.
Torpsbruk Wooden Shoes (No. 3309), made at the local, family-run Torpatoffeln factory since 1860. Handcrafted alderwood base with non-slip rubberized treading. Upbeat floral leather uppers. Surprisingly lightweight and very comfortable. Imported.
Women's Euro sizes: 35 (5 U.S. equiv.), 36 (6), 37 (7), 38 (7-1/2), 39 (8 to 8-1/2), 40 (9), 41 (10), 42 (11).
Colors: Pastel Polka Dot, Cosmic Stripe.
