Monday, March 7, 2011

LUMBERJACK GRANDPA OR PUNK ATTITUDE - YUKETEN UPLAND BOOTS - OBVIOUS QUALITY, SUBTLE INTENT

Yuketen - Upland Boot
in black
DETAILS: Made of tough vegetable tanned leather, these mid-calf height, moccasin toe boots are ideal for either town or country. Their rugged construction is complimented by a combination of both 5 lacing eyelets and 5 lacing hooks per side, for superior ankle support to accompany the comfortable and stable foot bed non-marking, black Vibram brand soles. FIT: True to size  ABOUT THE COMPANY: Founded in 1985 by designer Yuki Matsuda, Yuketen pays homage to American craft and traditions by seeking out extraordinary examples of footwear and luggage throughout the Appalachians and high Sierras. Each Yuketen piece is made by the hands of highly skilled and experienced craftsmen out of the most durable and precious raw materials. 
$874



Monday, January 10, 2011

YUKETEN BOOTS NOW ONLINE AND AT THE FIELD HOUSE

As promised, Yuketen boots have arrived in our online store and at the Field House. Thoughtful selection of raw materials, remarkable craftsmanship, and unmatched durability are the defining characteristics of Yuketen's output. Througout his career, designer and footwear maker Yuki Matsuda has devoted a great deal of time to learning about the limitless nuances and rich heritage of his craft. Having culled his inspirations from handmade footwear relics found in America's mountainous regions and a with a reverence for our country's cultural treasures, Matsuda takes to the task of creation with the knowledge of history at his hands. Matsuda's Yuketen brand continues in the traditions of the many mountain-dwelling craftsmen that have come before him, matching in quality the artifacts of the "rugged and refined" American past.


Yuketen Shoes - Upland Boots in Black
$874.00

Yuketen Shoes - Dress Ranger Boots in Scotch Black
$460.00

Yuketen Shoes - Maine Guide Boots in Brown
$506.00

Yuketen Shoes - Johnson in Black
$518.00

Yuketen Shoes - Snake Boots in Two-tone Brown
$874.00




Thursday, January 6, 2011

QUICK NOTE: YUKETEN BOOTS ARE HERE!!!






1. Upland Boot $874
2. Maine Guide Boot $506
3. Snake Boot $874
4. Johnson $518
5. Dress Ranger $460

These boots will be heading to The Field House tomorrow and should be online once our photographer gets over the flu.  For more details email: info@blackbirdballard.com