heliot emil | the return of the hiking boots

Gorpcore continues to dominate the timeline, but taking actual hiking equipment to fashion week often ends in a stylistic disaster. Danish brothers and co-founders Julius and Victor Juul have a much better solution for anyone wanting to conquer both the Dolomite mountains and the concrete of London. Heliot Emil is officially relaunching its highly anticipated Hiking Boots, teaming up with Italian mountaineering experts Diemme for a much-needed injection of industrial aesthetics into the world of luxury trekking gear. Every pair represents a deep dive into the archives of mountaineering history, reimagined for those who prefer the brutalist architecture of the city to the greenery of the countryside. Artisanal heritage serves as the foundation for this collaboration, with production taking place in the heart of the Italian Dolomite mountains. 40 specialised craftsmen at the Diemme atelier contribute their knowledge to complete just a single unit; while 72 individual stages make up the production cycle, beginning with manual skiving and concluding with steam-setting and hand-polishing. Choosing to avoid automation during the lasting process means the leather maintains its natural elasticity, providing a fit that adapts to the wearer rather than forcing the foot into an unyielding shape. 185 individual components come together... Read more » The post heliot emil | the return of the hiking boots appeared first on Schön! Magazine.