Alpine Hiker Brown

Built for the day the trail runs out.

Saturday starts early and ends somewhere past the end of the trail. The Alpine Hiker Brown is the pair for that day: a warm suede upper over a Vibram rubber outsole, gold-toned eyelets, tonal laces. It reads outdoors, and it disappears into everything you already own in earth tones. Then on Monday it goes to work under a wide-leg trouser.

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

Brown is the version that reads outdoors. The suede sits warm against the dark outsole, and the gold-toned eyelets keep the whole shoe in one register. That is why it disappears into what you already wear: olive, tan, washed black, raw denim. Nothing in the outfit has to be adjusted for it.

The silhouette is substantial, so give it a trouser with volume. Wide leg, straight leg, anything with a bit of stack at the hem. A cropped or tapered leg fights it. White ribbed socks finish the Brown properly.

The Vibram outsole

The outsole is Vibram rubber, the yellow octagon set into the sole. The lugs are deep and widely spaced so mud clears instead of packing, and the flatter zone under the ball of the foot means the shoe still walks properly on pavement. Underfoot there is no midsole: you stand on the water-dyed cowhide sockliner, the leather lining and the Vibram rubber, nothing else. We tested exactly that in July; the whole story is in Off Trail Days, photographed in the Swiss Alps.

Quick Facts

• Upper: Suede, panelled
• Toe cap: Rubber
• Hardware: Gold-toned metal eyelets, tonal laces
• In the box: Two sets of laces, tonal 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
• Sizes: EU 38 to 47
• Released: 16.09.2026

Fit

Sizes EU 38 to 47 (UK 5.5 to 12.5, US 6 to 13). It fits true to size; order the size you normally wear, or check the foot-length guide on this page. The Alpine Hiker is a substantial silhouette; it is cut for trousers with volume, not for a cropped or tapered leg.

Care

Suede. Let mud dry, then brush it off with a suede brush; do not use cream or polish on the upper. A suede protector before the first wear helps it shed water. Dry naturally, away from direct heat, and do not soak. 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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