The Kaiser

Goodyear
Constructed in the 150-year-old Goodyear Welt method, yielding sturdy, weatherproof footwear, good for year-round use.

Tan

The Kaiser combines a traditional wingtip pattern with the robust shape of our Michael last.

This pair is handpainted in a 'Smokey Cognac' color on a very light scotch grain leather. Finished with a woodstain welt and five blind eyelets, making this one of our classiest designs.

Regular price
330.00
Regular price
Sale price
330.00

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Shipping and Delivery

Free worldwide shipping on orders over €150.
We aim to deliver your order as quickly as possible through DPD, UPS, DHL, or FedEx, depending on your location.
Delivery time estimates:

EU: 1-5 working days
UK: 1-8 working days
US: 2-8 working days
Rest of world: 2-12 working days

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Return or exchange purchased items –as long they're new and without any signs of wear– within 30 days of receiving them.

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Break-in Time

+/- 8 walking hours. Using the traditional Goodyear welt construction and sturdy rubber soles, these shoes require breaking in. Straight out of the box, they might feel somewhat rigid. The benefits: increased durability and comfort that only grows over time.

The Story Behind The Design

The Kaiser combines a traditional wingtip pattern with the robust shape of our Michael last.

This pair is handpainted in a Tan color on a scotch grain calf leather. Finished with a woodstain welt and five blind eyelets, making this one of our classiest designs.

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  • Click the dots

    Navigate the different parts to learn more about the build quality.

  • Full Leather Lining

    The softest calf leather touches every part of your foot. Leather lining increases the shoe's durability, wicks away moisture more efficiently, and prevents smelly feet.

  • Calf Leather Upper

    Scotch grain leather has a characteristic grain structure and is a robust and hard-wearing calf leather.

  • Goodyear Welt Construction

    Considered the golden standard in sustainable footwear, this 150-year-old method attaches the uppers to the soles in a way that ensures the highest durability and allows for easy repairs.

  • Cork Footbed

    Between the insole and midsole sits a layer of agglomerated cork that, over time, will take on the shape of your foot. Making for a shoe that gets more comfortable with every step.

  • Rubber Studded Sole

    This (real) rubber sole gives you traction on any surface. It's hard-wearing and will gradually become more flexible as you wear it.
    The midsole is cut from a veg tan leather bend.

  • Leather heel with rubber finishing.

    Stacked heel of (real) leather with a rubber top lift for better traction.

How it Fits into Your Style

This is a dressy shoe that proves the versatility of Lennertson footwear. Combine with your business or wedding suit? It'll be a beautiful match. With jeans? It's dressy casual. Whatever the occasion or vibe, the Kaiser will get you compliments.

How it Fits into Your Style

This is a dressy shoe that proves the versatility of Lennertson footwear. Combine with your business or wedding suit? It'll be a beautiful match. With jeans? It's dressy casual. Whatever the occasion or vibe, the Kaiser will get you compliments.

The Place & People

Made in Europe from sketchbook to stitch. The Kaiser is thoughtfully designed in Belgium and skillfully built in Spain by craftspeople who've perfected their trade over generations.

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FAQ

What last (shape & fit) is used for this pair?

THE MICHAEL LAST

Rounded toe box, slightly increased width, medium arch support

Nearly three years were spent on its incremental development in collaboration with Michael James, the master last maker from the Springline company in Northampton, England.

Besides looking beautiful, the shape fits incredibly comfortable, as has been confirmed by all of our customers. People of all heights, weights, and sizes.

Where is Lennertson located?

We're a Belgian-Dutch company based in the North-Eastern Limburg area of Belgium. Here we do our everyday work like designing shoes and communicating with customers.
Lennertson is also made up of the countless people who contribute to our mission. Be it our lastmaker in England, our craftspeople in Spain and Portugal, or you who wears our shoes anywhere in the world.

Ethical labor: What is Lennertson's policy?

We grew up as working-class kids and greatly admire the men and women who work on our footwear. Fair & safe labor conditions are essential to us. We produce locally within the European Union, where the highest standards of these laws and rights are guaranteed. We choose to only collaborate with companies that share our values. Being close allows us to visit frequently and maintain a close relationship with all our partners.

Sustainable fashion: Where does Lennertson source materials?

We source our leather from time-honored tanneries in Europe. European tanneries are strictly regulated by the European Environmental Agency, resulting in far more environmentally friendly tanning practices than in many other parts of the world. We only use leathers that are a side-product of the meat industry.

Our rubber soles are made by local European, family-run businesses as well.

Regarding footwear sustainability, construction methods are equally important to sourcing. Our shoes are Goodyear welted, with stitched soles instead of glued. This results in far more sustainable shoes that will last you a very long time and are endlessly repairable.

'Handmade': Why are there imperfections in my shoes?

This question isn't actually asked frequently because customers fall in love with our shoes from the moment they open the box!

Lennertson shoes and boots are made in a traditional and artisanal way.

The process involves a lot of handcraft, and when machines are used, it's always a person's hand guiding the shoe. As such, it's perfectly possible for you to see slight imperfections: two stitches that are not the exact same size, slight color variations, etc.

A computer makes things perfect. A human makes things with passion, care, and unique character. That's how we see it, and we believe you will too.

We also choose to work with 'natural leathers'—uncorrected grain that isn't overly processed or coated. Its surface structure should not be perfectly uniform; but may include natural blemishes and marks reflecting its origins. Our leathers look and feel authentic because they are—made from an animal's skin.