"There is a crack in everything, that's where the light comes in." – Leonard Cohen
Beginning in the early 1990’s, designers Angela Speith & Michael Oehler, set out to design a sustainable collection of footwear that could offer consumers a great deal of variety. After visiting an old lasts factory, they discovered a series of wooden soles from the 1970’s, which helped form their first collection of 60 wooden shoes which were presented at a Berlin art gallery. Throughout the years, Trippen has developed its own unique style that has nothing in common with traditional shoe patterns. They have designed numerous iconic shoe collections including Closed, Cup, Penna, X+OS, Happy, Box, Sport, Wood. Rather than modifying existing designs or following short-lived trends, Trippen has always searched for new solutions. Each season Trippen designs new uppers for each iconic collection and through constant experimentation & creativity are always searching for the new design ideas.
Trippen has always remained true to the idea of modern design combined with environmental friendliness, sustainability & social responsibility.
CLOSED WALLOP
"There is a crack in everything, that's where the light comes in." – Leonard Cohen
The Closed Wallop is a new style introduced for AW21. This deconstructed classic derby, with underlying gold panels is inspired by a Leonard Cohen lyric along with the Japanese ceramic technique of kintsugi (金継ぎ). Meaning ‘golden joinery,’ through which cracks are filled with gold dust, scars are not hidden but rendered visible, enhancing the value of the piece — perhaps the original form of upcycling.
Deconstruction of the classic Derby. Underlying seams boast contrasting colours.
Features: Derby silhouette, Lace-up closure, Contrasting underlay, Removable cork footbed, Round toe
Upper: leather | Lining: leather | Outsole: rubber
Made in Germany
BOX PIN
Trippen Pin ankle-high boot with clear contours. The zip on the inside complements this style's absolute simplicity.
BOX LUI
Trippen Lui is a classic platform lace-up low-cut shoe with curved lines and cutouts on the shoe’s exterior and interior.
Features: Low cut shoe, Lace-up closure, Cutouts at exterior and interior, Full grain leather insole, Cork footbed, Square toe.
Upper: leather | Lining: leather | Outsole: rubber
Made in Germany
CLOSED YEN
Trippen Yen crafted from soft leather. Ideal for simply slipping on.
Features: Slip-on silhouette, Elastic inserts on the interior, Round toe, Removable cork footbed, Flexible soles.
Upper: leather | Lining: leather | Outsole: rubber
Made in Germany
CLOSED POKER
Features: Oxford silhouette, Lace-up closure, Perforated upper, Tonal stitching, Removable cork footbed, Round toe.
Upper: leather | Lining: leather | Outsole: rubber
Made in Germany