Alpine Hiker Black Ostrich

The Alpine Hiker, in genuine ostrich leather.

There is one Alpine Hiker for the evening the day turns into. The Black Ostrich takes the same panelled construction and the same Vibram rubber outsole, and builds the upper in genuine ostrich leather, quill-textured and tonal. It is the premium piece of the range, and the one that needs nothing else in the outfit to carry it. Wide trouser, quiet everything else.

Two sets of laces come in the box: the tonal black pair you see here, and an off-white pair with black flecks if you want the contrast.

Ostrich is a leather that shows its origin. Every hide carries its quill marks in a different arrangement, so the pattern and density on your pair will not match the next pair. That is a characteristic of the hide, not a defect, and it is the reason no two pairs are identical.

Everything under the upper is shared with the rest of the range: a rubber toe cap, overbuilt metal eyelets, a full cowhide leather lining, a water-dyed cowhide sockliner and no midsole. The tonal laces keep the eye on the hide.

Style it the way the silhouette asks. Trousers with volume, straight or wide, the hem stacking on the collar. Keep the rest of the outfit quiet and let the texture do the talking. The build was proven in the Swiss Alps in July, which you can read in Off Trail Days. This is the version for the evening after.

The Vibram outsole

The same Vibram rubber outsole as the rest of the range, yellow octagon included. Deep lugs, widely spaced, built to shed mud on a wet trail and still walk cleanly on a city street. No midsole between you and it: leather lining, water-dyed cowhide sockliner, Vibram rubber.

Quick Facts

• Upper: Genuine ostrich leather, quill-textured, panelled
• Toe cap: Rubber
• Hardware: Metal eyelets, tonal laces
• In the box: Two sets of laces, tonal black and off-white with black flecks
• Heel: Pull loop
• Lining: Full cowhide leather
• Sockliner: Water-dyed cowhide
• Midsole: None
• Outsole: Vibram rubber, deep and widely spaced lugs
• Note: Quill pattern and density vary from pair to pair. This is a characteristic of the hide, not a defect.
• Sizes: EU 38 to 47
• Released: 16.09.2026

Fit

EU 38 to 47. It fits true to size; order your usual size, or check the foot-length guide on this page. The silhouette is substantial and asks for a trouser with volume; a tapered or cropped hem works against it.

Care

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear. If the hide looks dry, a very light neutral leather cream is enough; no coloured polish, no heavy wax. Dry naturally away from direct heat, and do not soak. The quill pattern is part of the hide and needs no treatment. The water-dyed cowhide sockliner darkens with wear; that is expected.

Wipe with a soft, damp cloth to remove dirt. For scuffs, use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for leather. Avoid harsh chemicals, high heat, and traditional leather polishes.

Are you not satisfied with your order? No need to worry! You can return or exchange your order within 14 days of delivery. If you have any further questions about your order, you can always contact our customer service team, who are available every day to help you with any questions or requests.

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