{"product_id":"alpine-hiker-black-ostrich","title":"Alpine Hiker Black Ostrich","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alpine Hiker, in genuine ostrich leather.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOstrich 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en-nl\/blogs\/news\/off-trail-days\"\u003eOff Trail Days\u003c\/a\u003e. This is the version for the evening after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vibram outsole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine ostrich leather, quill-textured, panelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal eyelets, tonal laces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sets of laces, tonal black and off-white with black flecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full cowhide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSockliner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-dyed cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibram rubber, deep and widely spaced lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quill pattern and density vary from pair to pair. This is a characteristic of the hide, not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU 38 to 47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.09.2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paper Straight","offers":[{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU38 | UK5.5 | US6","offer_id":60803690594638,"sku":"AH-OST-38","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU39 | UK6 | US6.5","offer_id":60803690627406,"sku":"AH-OST-39","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU40 | UK6.5 | US7","offer_id":60803690660174,"sku":"AH-OST-40","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU41 | UK7 | US8","offer_id":60803690692942,"sku":"AH-OST-41","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU42 | UK8 | US8.5","offer_id":60803690725710,"sku":"AH-OST-42","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU43 | UK9 | US9.5","offer_id":60803690758478,"sku":"AH-OST-43","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU44 | UK9.5 | US10","offer_id":60803690791246,"sku":"AH-OST-44","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU45 | UK10.5 | US11","offer_id":60803690824014,"sku":"AH-OST-45","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU46 | UK11.5 | US12","offer_id":60803690856782,"sku":"AH-OST-46","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Ostrich \/ EU47 | UK12.5 | US13","offer_id":60803690889550,"sku":"AH-OST-47","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/8151\/0478\/files\/alpine-hiker-black-ostrich-01-side.jpg?v=1789547751","url":"https:\/\/paperstraight.com\/en-nl\/products\/alpine-hiker-black-ostrich","provider":"Paper Straight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}