Our high-top urban utility " Strider" boot unites motor city muscle with American hustle for a unique small batch hybrid boot that smells like a new car because it nearly was.
Your boots will be made collaboratively by Pingree Detroit and COMUNITYmade in our factories in Detroit and Los Angeles. We are utilizing sustainably sourced materials, including surplus (upcycled) car seat and steering wheel leather from the Detroit auto industry, and upcycled suede.
PLEASE NOTE: Your pair will be made-to-order and is handmade and shipped in the order in which it’s received. We are currently taking orders for 10 pairs of boots for our first production run that will be made and shipped before February 28th 2025. If you're giving these as a gift, we can send a gift receipt and offer free returns and exchanges up to 3 months after purchase.
Stitching guaranteed for life. Free shipping. Free returns. Free new car smells.
The leather used on your Strider Chukkas will have a texture and shade that may vary slightly from the leather pictured, since your pair is crafted with upcycled suede and small batch leather reclaimed from the production of new cars.
EVERY STEP MATTERS:
Each pair has character and purpose, just like the people who make it right here in the United States. Designed and meticulously crafted with care to last a lifetime. The Chukka is able to be resoled by our teams in Detroit or LA, whichever is closer to you when the outsole wears out. Versatile enough to wear to work or play, comfortable enough to wear every day.
COLOR OPTIONS:
- Hitsville Blue - light gray suede lining - Ecostep Vibram outsole in off-white
- Onyx black - mint green suede lining - - Ecostep Vibram outsole in off-white
- Oaktree brown - cinnamon suede lining - - Ecostep Vibram outsole in off-white
FEATURES:
- Designed and sustainably handmade in the USA
- Red accent reinforcement stitch on rear pull tab
- Each pair is hand embossed with a unique serial number
- Vibram® chunky EVA midsole with a stabilizing shank adds 2" to your height for a new view on the world
- Lugged Outsole made with Vibram(R) Ecostep Recycled content (working w/Vibram towards 99% recycled content)
- Crafted with Nappa and suede leather reclaimed from the Detroit auto industry and other partners
- Runs True to Size - Standard D Width for Men and B Width for Women
SUPPORTING STRIDERS: 1% of proceeds go towards organizations making strides to make their community better. November - January our 1% impact partner is The Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities. Their mission and work are making #strides toward building a racially just and equitable Michigan. We are privileged to collaborate with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur - featured as the male model for our Chukkas, who serves as the Co-Executive Director, and exemplifies the essence of making meaningful #strides.
ABOUT US:
Pingree Detroit
Founded in 2015, Pingree Detroit is a worker-owned, triple bottom line design and manufacturing cooperative that hand-makes footwear and home, pet, and fashion accessories in Detroit with leather and other materials upcycled from the auto industry. Be part of their story @PingreeDetroit on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok
COMUNITYmade
Founded in 2017, COMUNITYmade strives to be a catalyst to inspire action, participation and empowerment of its members and create positive change within the community through footwear. Located in the vibrant Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, COMUNITYmade’s headquarters are located at 584 Mateo Street and serves as a blended mix of lounge/showroom, manufacturing, multi-use work and event space. For more information on COMUNITYmade products and charitable partnerships, please Follow COMUNITYmade @comunitymade on Instagram and Facebook.
