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TUK Black and White Brogue Mary Jane - Move over wingtip, here comes the TUK Black and White Brogue Mary Jane. This edgy, captivating mary jane from T.U.K. features a classic two-tone palette and a menswear-inspired design. - A substantial outsole lends height and cool heft to the TUK Black and White Brogue Mary Jane, while a wide strap closure is a hip finishing touch. - Black and White Leather, with Brogue Punched Details, a Silver Metal Buckle, and a 1&1/2 inch Heel. - The TUK Black and White Brogue Mary Jane classics never go out of style! Check out the Black Brogue Mary Janes ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black Brogue Mary Jane - It's impossible not to make an impact in this sassy TUK Black Brogue Mary Jane. - This bad-girl style TUK Black Brogue Mary Jane has a smooth leather upper with chic broguing and a wing-tip toe. - The TUK Black Brogue Mary Jane strap features a gleaming rectangular buckle, while its chunky sole gives you that tough look that perfectly balances the more traditional feminine detailing. - TUK Black Brogue Mary Jane features black Leather, with Brogue Punched Details, a Silver Metal Buckle, and a 1 1/2 inch Heel. Check out this TUK Black Brogue Mary Jane with white in the Black and White Brogue Mary Janes ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

Pandamerica Mary Jane Faux Leopard - This classic and timeless Mary Jane ballet flat is a must-have in every women's closet. - These Maryjanes have a fuzzy leopard faux fur upper. Measurements: Outsole Length (Heel Edge to Tip of Toe): -Size 5 = 9 1/2" -Size 6 = 9 3/8" -Size 7 = 9 5/8" -Size 8 = 9 7/8" -Size 9 = 10" -Size 10 = 10 1/8" -Size 11 = 10 3/8" Check out these Black Velvet Mary Janes !

Pandamerica Mary Jane Black Dragon - This classic and timeless Mary Jane ballet flat is a must-have in every women's closet. - These Maryjanes feature an embroidered red dragon on top. Measurements: Outsole Length (Heel Edge to Tip of Toe): -Size 5 = 9 1/2" -Size 6 = 9 3/8" -Size 7 = 9 5/8" -Size 8 = 9 7/8" -Size 9 = 10" -Size 10 = 10 1/8" -Size 11 = 10 3/8" Check out these Black Mary Janes !

Pandamerica Mary Jane Black Cotton - This classic and timeless Mary Jane ballet flat is a must-have in every women's closet. - These Maryjanes feature a plain black cotton upper and rubber outsole. Measurements: Outsole Length (Heel Edge to Tip of Toe): -Size 5 = 9 1/2" -Size 6 = 9 3/8" -Size 7 = 9 5/8" -Size 8 = 9 7/8" -Size 9 = 10" -Size 10 = 10 1/8" -Size 11 = 10 3/8" Check out these Red Dragon Mary Janes !

Add some style to your look with these Vision Street Wear black suede high tops. Perfect for everyday wear, they combine fashion with comfort. Durable and stylish, these high tops are a great addition to any wardrobe.

Zig Zag Wino Shoes Herringbone - The Zig Zag Wino Shoes Herringbone Gray/Gum Sole are from ZIG ZAG, the old-time Brooklyn, N.Y. company who began making them in 1976 and still making them today. - The original "Roofers Shoe", "Croaker Sacks", or mostly called "Winos" because they were sold at the corner of grocery or liquor stores for years and were worn by Cholos, Vatos, Mods, Skaters, and Hipsters. - Also made of heavyweight cotton canvas upper w/gum rubber sole

Zig Zag Wino Shoes Navy - The Zig Zag Wino Shoes Gum Sole are from ZIG ZAG, the old-time Brooklyn, N.Y. company who began making them in 1976 and still making them today. - The original "Roofers Shoe", "Croaker Sacks", or mostly called "Winos" because they were sold at the corner of grocery or liquor stores for years and were worn by Cholos, Vatos, Mods, Skaters, and Hipsters. - Also made of heavyweight cotton canvas upper w/gum rubber sole.

Zig Zag Wino Shoes High Top Black - The Zig Zag Wino Shoes High Top Black/Gum Sole are from ZIG ZAG, the old-time Brooklyn, N.Y. company who began making them in 1976 and still making them today. - The original "Roofers Shoe", "Croaker Sacks", or mostly called "Winos" because they were sold at the corner of grocery or liquor stores for years and were worn by Cholos, Vatos, Mods, Skaters, and Hipsters. - Also made of heavyweight cotton canvas upper w/gum rubber sole. Check out our Black Zig Zag Winos !

Zig Zag Wino Shoes Black - The Zig Zag Wino Shoes Black/Gum Sole are from ZIG ZAG, the old-time Brooklyn, N.Y. company who began making them in 1976 and still making them today. - The original "Roofers Shoe", "Croaker Sacks", or mostly called "Winos" because they were sold at the corner of grocery or liquor stores for years and were worn by Cholos, Vatos, Mods, Skaters, and Hipsters. - Also made of heavyweight cotton canvas upper w/gum rubber sole.

Zig Zag Wino Shoes Black Sole - The Zig Zag Wino Shoes Black Sole are from ZIG ZAG, the old-time Brooklyn, N.Y. company who began making them in 1976 and still making them today. - The original "Roofers Shoe", "Croaker Sacks", or mostly called "Winos" because they were sold at the corner of grocery or liquor stores for years and were worn by Cholos, Vatos, Mods, Skaters, and Hipsters. - Also made of heavyweight cotton canvas upper w/black gum rubber sole.

Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi - Pay homage to Iron Maiden's iconic album "The Number of The Beast" with the limited edition emblazoned iconic Eddie cover art from the album and an embroidered Iron Maiden logo on the heel of these Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi. - These Vans x Iron Maiden collection skate shoes are discontinued and are a rare set of skate shoes, good luck finding a clean pair of this Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi. - Each skate shoe from the Vans x Iron Maiden collaboration are collectibles, with a unique limited edition print along with a limited edition The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi shoe box. - We could tell you the whole history of why Vans shoes have become a skate shoe legend, but we'll let the comfort tell the story. - The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi is crafted with a soft footbed, double-stitched vamp, padded tongue and lining, and Vans signature waffle sole. Vans The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi Shoe Details: -Part of the Vans x Iron Maiden Collection -Canvas upper w/ print featuring iconic Eddie cover art -Vulcanized outsole for added board feel -OrthoLite insoles for comfort -Classic Vans waffle sole -Padded high top collar If you're a big fan of these Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Sk8 Hi shoes, then check out The Number of The Beast Classic Slip Ons ! Vans x Iron Maiden To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic metal album The Number of The Beast, Vans and the infamous band, Iron Maiden, have collaborated once again on the shoe familiar to anyone who's heard of vans, the SK8-Hi and Classic Slip-Ons. Each Iron Maiden collection shoe comes complete with album artwork on their canvas uppers along with everything characteristically recognizable about the classic SK8-Hi including its vulcanized soles, classic Vans waffle sole, and thinly padded collars and tongues For this collection, Vans and Iron Maiden greatly anticipate to deliver an instant classic to metal fans with the Vans x Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast Classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi shoes. Each shoe comes emblazoned with the iconic Eddie cover art from the album and an embroidered Iron Maiden logo on the heel. Among the most popular Vans band collaborations to date, Vans and Iron Maiden have previously created four other projects saluting other essential Maiden albums: Killers (2007), Piece of Mind (2007), Powerslave (2008) and Trooper (2008). The third studio album from Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast was a seminal album for heavy metal and a pivotal point for the band, becoming their first record to reach the number one spot on the UK albums charts and securing them a platinum record in the U.S. The album produced such hits as “Run to the Hills” and “The Number of the Beast.” This album was also the centre of controversy, particularly in the United States, due to the lyrics of the title track and the cover art depicting Eddie controlling Satan like a puppet, while Satan is also controlling a smaller Eddie. Smallwood explains that the concept was to ask "who's the really evil one here? Who's manipulating who?" According to Riggs this was inspired by a Doctor Strange comic book "which had some big villain with Doctor Strange dangling on some strings like a puppet, it was something I read as a child back in the 1960s I think", while the images of hell were "taken from my knowledge of medieval European Christian art which was full of such scenes."

Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Slip On - Pay homage to Iron Maiden's iconic album "The Number of The Beast" with the limited edition emblazoned iconic Eddie cover art from the album and an embroidered Iron Maiden logo on the heel of these Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Slip On. - These Vans x Iron Maiden collection skate shoes are discontinued and are a rare set of skate shoes, good luck finding a clean pair of this Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Slip On. - Each skate shoe from the Vans x Iron Maiden collaboration are collectibles, with a unique limited edition print along with a limited edition The Number of The Beast Slip On shoe box. - We could tell you the whole history of why Vans shoes have become a skate shoe legend, but we'll let the comfort tell the story. - The Number of The Beast Slip On is crafted with a soft footbed, double-stitched vamp, padded tongue and lining, and Vans signature waffle sole. Vans The Number of The Beast Slip On Shoe Details: -Part of the Vans x Iron Maiden Collection -Canvas upper w/ print featuring iconic Eddie cover art -Vulcanized outsole for added board feel -Cushioned footbed for comfort -Classic Vans waffle sole -Durable canvas upper If you're a big fan of these classic Vans Iron Maiden The Number of The Beast Slip On shoes, then check out The Number of The Beast SK8 Hi's ! Vans x Iron Maiden To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic metal album The Number of The Beast, Vans and the infamous band, Iron Maiden, have collaborated once again on the shoe familiar to anyone who's heard of vans, the SK8-Hi and Classic Slip-Ons. Each Iron Maiden collection shoe comes complete with album artwork on their canvas uppers along with everything characteristically recognizable about the classic SK8-Hi including its vulcanized soles, classic Vans waffle sole, and thinly padded collars and tongues For this collection, Vans and Iron Maiden greatly anticipate to deliver an instant classic to metal fans with the Vans x Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast Classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi shoes. Each shoe comes emblazoned with the iconic Eddie cover art from the album and an embroidered Iron Maiden logo on the heel. Among the most popular Vans band collaborations to date, Vans and Iron Maiden have previously created four other projects saluting other essential Maiden albums: Killers (2007), Piece of Mind (2007), Powerslave (2008) and Trooper (2008). The third studio album from Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast was a seminal album for heavy metal and a pivotal point for the band, becoming their first record to reach the number one spot on the UK albums charts and securing them a platinum record in the U.S. The album produced such hits as “Run to the Hills” and “The Number of the Beast.” This album was also the centre of controversy, particularly in the United States, due to the lyrics of the title track and the cover art depicting Eddie controlling Satan like a puppet, while Satan is also controlling a smaller Eddie. Smallwood explains that the concept was to ask "who's the really evil one here? Who's manipulating who?" According to Riggs this was inspired by a Doctor Strange comic book "which had some big villain with Doctor Strange dangling on some strings like a puppet, it was something I read as a child back in the 1960s I think", while the images of hell were "taken from my knowledge of medieval European Christian art which was full of such scenes."

Dr. Martens 1490 Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot - The original Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot with higher laces and more attitude; Classic punk silhouette with 10 eyes, grooved edges and yellow stitching - Dr. Martens famous “bouncing” AirWair soles on the Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot are comfortable, oil and fat resistant and provide good abrasion and slip resistance - Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot is built to pound the pavement; The leather upper and sole are heat-sealed together for exceptional durability - Made with classic leather that only gets better with time; Use Dr. Martens Wonder Balsam to protect the leather and keep your Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot clean, soft and supple - From utilitarian work boot to cultural icon, Dr. Martens Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot became a symbol of self-expression; Stand up, stand out and wear them well If you liked this 1490 Black Smooth 10-Eye Boot, check out the Gaucho Crazy Horse Boot ! Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite mainly selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The new boots were now branded as ‘Airwair’ and came distinctly with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution. This radical era also witnessed flamboyant and often exotic fashions and styles, an odd period of time for the birth of such a functional work-boot. First worn by postmen and factory workers, Dr. Martens’ initial years of existence was very much that of a simple work-wear boot, selling solid quantities to Britain’s working classes. Then and incredible shift occurred. Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which in turn changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

Dr. Martens 1460 Black Nappa 8-Eye Boot - The 1460 Black Nappa 8-Eye Boot is the original Dr. Martens 8-Eye boot. - Made with the durable Dr. Martens Nappa leather this Black Nappa 8-Eye Boot was constructed to last. - This Black Nappa 8-Eye Boot has instantly recognizable DNA that looks like this: 8 eyes, classic Dr. Martens Smooth leather, grooved sides, a heel-loop, yellow stitching, and a comfortable, air-cushioned sole. - Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, Black Nappa 8-Eye Boot is oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use the Wonder Balsam to keep your Black Nappa 8-Eye Boot clean, protect the leather, and keep it soft and supple. Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite mainly selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was then scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, when his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The boots were now branded ‘Airwair’ and came with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution.This radical era also witnessed flamboyant and often exotic fashions and styles Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

Dr. Martens White Smooth 8-Eye Boot - The 1460 White Smooth 8-Eye Boot is the original Dr. Martens 8-Eye boot. - Made with the durable Dr. Martens smooth leather this White Smooth 8-Eye Boot was constructed to last. - This White Smooth 8-Eye Boot has instantly recognizable DNA that looks like this: 8 eyes, classic Dr. Martens Smooth leather, grooved sides, a heel-loop, yellow stitching, and a comfortable, air-cushioned sole. - Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, White Smooth 8-Eye Boot is oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use the Wonder Balsam to keep your White Smooth 8-Eye Boot clean, protect the leather, and keep it soft and supple. Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite mainly selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was then scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, when his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The boots were now branded ‘Airwair’ and came with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution.This radical era also witnessed flamboyant and often exotic fashions and styles Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

Dr. Martens Purple Smooth 8-Eye Boot - The 1460 Purple Smooth 8-Eye Boot is the original Dr. Martens 8-Eye boot. - Made with the durable Dr. Martens Smooth leather this Purple Smooth 8-Eye Boot was constructed to last. - This Purple Smooth 8-Eye Boot has instantly recognizable DNA that looks like this: 8 eyes, classic Dr. Martens Smooth leather, grooved sides, a heel-loop, yellow stitching, and a comfortable, air-cushioned sole. - Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, Purple Smooth 8-Eye Boot is oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use the Wonder Balsam to keep your Purple Smooth 8-Eye Boot clean, protect the leather, and keep it soft and supple. Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a very unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole invention, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he then made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite mainly selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was then scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, when his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were eventually acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The new boots were now branded as ‘Airwair’ and came distinctly with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution. Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which in turn changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

Dr. Martens Cherry Red Smooth 8-Eye Boot - The 1460 Cherry Red Smooth 8-Eye Boot is the original Dr. Martens 8-Eye boot. - Made with the durable Dr. Martens Smooth leather this Cherry Red Smooth 8-Eye Boot was constructed to last. - This Cherry Red Smooth 8-Eye Boot has instantly recognizable DNA that looks like this: 8 eyes, classic Dr. Martens Smooth leather, grooved sides, a heel-loop, yellow stitching, and a comfortable, air-cushioned sole. - Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, Cherry Red Smooth 8-Eye Boot is oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use the Wonder Balsam to keep your Cherry Red Smooth 8-Eye Boot clean, protect the leather, and keep it soft and supple. Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite mainly selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was then scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, when his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The new boots were now branded as ‘Airwair’ and came distinctly with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution. Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which in turn changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

Dr. Martens Mono Smooth 8-Eye Boot - The 1460 Mono Smooth 8-Eye Boot is the original Dr. Martens boot with a solid color sole, welt, stitching, eyelets, laces, heel loops and even linings— for a monochromatic look from the ground up. - Mono Smooth 8-Eye Boot retains all the classic Doc's DNA, including grooved sides, visible stitching and a heel-loop. - Made with the durable Dr. Martens Smooth leather, the Mono Smooth 8-Eye Boot is made to last. - Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, this Mono Smooth 8-Eye Boot is oil and fat resistant, with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use the Wonder Balsam to keep your Mono Smooth 8-Eye Boot clean, protect the leather, and keep it soft and supple. Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The new boots were now branded as ‘Airwair’ and came distinctly with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution. Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which in turn changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

TUK Black Suede Mondo Creeper - The TUK Black Suede Mondo Creeper Classics Never Go Out Of Style. - The TUK Black Suede Mondo Creeper feature the new lightweight and more flexible soles in our traditional 1 7/8" height. - These round toe TUK Black Suede Mondo Creeper have a black woven interlace, and silver metal D - TUK Black Suede Mondo Creeper feature the patented T.U.K. Skull n' Bones creeper sole design. Lower these TUK Black Suede Mondo Creeper with the Black Suede Low Sole Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew and became novel style along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black Leather Mondo Creeper - TUK Black Leather Mondo Creeper classics will never goes out of style! - These black leather TUK Black Leather Mondo Creeper feature the new lightweight and more flexible soles in our traditional 1 7/8″ Mondo height. - These TUK Black Leather Mondo Creeper have a black woven interlace, and silver metal D-rings. - TUK Black Leather Mondo Creeper feature 100% leather upper The TUK Black Leather Mondo Creeper are also in the tall Black Suede Mondo Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

Dr. Martens Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot - The 1460 is the original Dr. Martens Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot. - The Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot is made with the durable Dr. Martens Smooth leather. - Its instantly recognizable Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot DNA looks like this: 8 eyes, classic Dr. Martens Smooth leather, grooved sides, a heel-loop, yellow stitching, and a comfortable, air-cushioned sole. - Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot is the original 8-eye boot. - Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot is oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use the Wonder Balsam to keep your Black Smooth 8-Eye Boot clean, protect the leather, and keep it soft and supple. Dr. Martens History Starting in 1901, the small company began in Wollaston, Northamptonshire in the English Midlands. They were at the location of the epicenter of the English shoe industry and for six decades the footwear earned a solid reputation as sturdy, durable work boots. In 1945, a 25-year-old soldier, while trying to heal from a broken foot, created a unique air-cushioned sole, opposed from traditional rough leather sole, to aid his recovery. Using a salvaged cobbler’s last and a needle, he made a prototype shoe and revealed it to an old university friend and mechanical engineer. Both then became great business partners by using disused military supplies and began producing their shoes with unique soles. By 1947 they began formal production and within a decade they had a great going business, despite mainly selling to older women. In 1959, they decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines. While he was scanning the pages of a shoe trade magazine, his eye was caught by the manufacture advertisement for their revolutionary air- cushioned sole. Several different licenses were acquired and a few characteristic changes were made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern. The new boots were now branded as ‘Airwair’ and came distinctly with a black and yellow heel loop representing the brand name and the slogan “With Bouncing Soles” which was printed based on the manufacturer's own handwriting. With its name being created off the date they were first created, April 1st, 1960, the eight-eyed 1460 Dr. Martens boot had mad its first arrival. The decade in which the Dr. Martens boot was created, there was an eccentric wave of change, new ideas, cultural explosion and eventually social revolution. This radical era also witnessed flamboyant and often exotic fashions and styles, an odd period of time for the birth of such a functional work-boot. First worn by postmen and factory workers, Dr. Martens’ initial years of existence was very much that of a simple work-wear boot, selling solid quantities to Britain’s working classes. Then and incredible shift occurred. Without any insight as to why or how, Dr. Martens were suddenly picked up by early multi-cultural, ska-loving skinheads – who proudly championed British working class style. Shortly after, Pete Townshend of The Who became the first high profile individual to wear Dr. Martens as a symbol of his own working class pride and rebellious attitude. Doing so enabled both first generation skinheads and Townshend to alter the course of the brand’s history, which in turn changed the classic work-wear boot into a subcultural essential. While Britain was constantly pursed by anti-government riots and social resentment, youth culture managed to rise up from the streets with yet more highly visual and individual tribes such as psychobilly, grebo and scooter boys. Constant sales of smaller men’s size boots also induced Dr. Martens to create a street trend for girls, who would buy then customize with florals, the simple 8-hole boot. Meanwhile, US Hardcore musicians touring the UK began to take pairs of DM’s back to the west coast, thus starting American subculture’s adoption of the brand. Without music, Dr Martens would have remained a workwear boot. The music of tribes who wear Dr. Martens has become inseparable from the brand itself.

TUK Burgundy Velvet Mondo Creeper - These TUK Burgundy Velvet Mondo Creeper are round toed and feature our new lightweight and also more flexible VIVA Creeper sole. - These VEGAN TUK Burgundy Velvet Mondo Creeper feature burgundy velvet throughout with black interlace binding. - This TUK Burgundy Velvet Mondo Creeper also features silver metal d-rings for lacing up. - The TUK Burgundy Velvet Mondo Creeper sole is nearly 2 inches high. Prefer black over the TUK Burgundy Velvet Mondo Creeper? Check out the Black Velvet Low Sole Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black Suede Sneaker Creeper - Normal is boring! Get ready to hit the stage or the streets in these vulcanized TUK Black Suede Sneaker Creeper that reimagines the former creeper sneaker silhouette with bold & modern twists. - Features one of the crowd-pleasing upper styles of black cow suede with classic D-rings & iconic interlace detailing along the front. - The VLK TUK Black Suede Sneaker Creeper features a more streamlined and sleeker look compared to our past creeper sneaker designs. - The vulcanized TUK Black Suede Sneaker Creeper have removable insoles with a 3mm layer of memory foam and a lightly padded tongue for added comfort. - VLK TUK Black Suede Sneaker Creeper brings to you everyday wearability with a clean style while incorporating the edge & originality that T.U.K. is known for. We've also got this TUK Black Suede Sneaker Creeper in a waxy Black Canvas Sneaker Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK White Sneaker Creeper - Normal is boring! Get ready to hit the stage or the streets in these vulcanized TUK White Sneaker Creeper that reimagines our former creeper sneaker silhouette with bold & modern twists. - This TUK White Sneaker Creeper features one of our popular upper styles of white leather with classic D-rings & iconic interlace detailing along the front. - The TUK White Sneaker Creeper collection features a more streamlined and sleeker look compared to our past creeper sneaker designs. - In addition to its' updated form, the vulcanized TUK White Sneaker Creeper have removable insoles with a 3mm layer of memory foam and a lightly padded tongue for added comfort. - VLK TUK White Sneaker Creeper brings to you everyday wearability with a clean style while incorporating the edge & originality that T.U.K. is known for. Check out the inverted version of this TUK White Sneaker Creeper, the Black Suede Creeper Sneaker w/White Interlace ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

Zig Zag Slip-On Shoes - The Zig Zag Slip-On Shoes/Gum Sole are from ZIG ZAG, the old-time Brooklyn, N.Y. company who began making them in 1976 and still making them today. - The original "Roofers Shoe", "Croaker Sacks", or mostly called "Winos" because they were sold at the corner of grocery or liquor stores for years and were worn by Cholos, Vatos, Mods, Skaters, and Hipsters. - Also made of heavyweight cotton canvas upper w/gum rubber sole.

Pandamerica Mary Jane Black Velvet - This classic and timeless Mary Jane ballet flat is a must-have in every women's closet. - These Maryjanes have a full black velvet upper for a nice and soft feel. Measurements: Outsole Length (Heel Edge to Tip of Toe): -Size 5 = 9 1/2" -Size 6 = 9 3/8" -Size 7 = 9 5/8" -Size 8 = 9 7/8" -Size 9 = 10" -Size 10 = 10 1/8" -Size 11 = 10 3/8" Check out these Fuzzy Leopard Faux Fur Mary Janes !

TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper - Normal is boring! Get ready to hit the stage or the streets in these vulcanized TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper that re-imagines our former creeper sneaker silhouette with bold & modern twists. - The TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper features a vegan black twill upper & leopard faux fur with classic D-rings & iconic interlace detailing along the front. The fun animal print gives an extra dose of rock n' roll that looks great on guys & girls alike! - The VLK TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper features a more streamlined and sleeker look compared to our past creeper sneaker designs. - In addition to its' updated form, the vulcanized TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper have removable insoles with a 3mm layer of memory foam and a lightly padded tongue for added comfort. - VLK TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper brings to you everyday wear ability with a clean style while incorporating the edge & originality that T.U.K. is known for. If you love pink over the TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper, then you'll love the Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper - Normal is boring! Get ready to hit the stage or the streets in these vulcanized TUK Leopard Sneaker Creeper that re-imagines our former creeper sneaker silhouette with bold & modern twists. - Follow your instincts and run wild in these TUK Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper. - Deliver an extra dose of fierceness in this TUK Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper with a vegan friendly black twill upper combined with a fun pink faux leopard fur front. - The TUK Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper features the vulcanized VLK creeper sneaker silhouette that lends everyday wearability. - D-ring lace up closure and the TUK Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper has a lightly padded tongue along with removable memory foam insoles for added comfort. Check out these TUK Pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper with less pink Leopard Sneaker Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper - Normal is boring! Get ready to hit the stage or the streets in these vulcanized TUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper that reimagines former creeper sneaker silhouette with bold & modern twists. - TUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper Features one of the bestselling upper styles of black & white leather with classic D-rings & iconic interlace detailing along the front. - The VLK TUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper features a more streamlined and sleeker look compared to past creeper sneaker designs. - In addition to its' updated form, the vulcanized TUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper have removable insoles with a 3mm layer of memory foam and a lightly padded tongue for added comfort. - VLK TUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper brings to you everyday wearability with a clean style while incorporating the edge & originality that T.U.K. is known for. Check out theTUK Black and White Sneaker Creeper in full White Sneaker Creeper ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper - Normal is boring! Get ready to hit the stage or the streets in these vulcanized TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper that reimagines former creeper sneaker silhouette with bold & modern twists. - TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper features one of the most-loved upper styles of black cow suede with classic D-rings & iconic white interlace detailing along the front. - TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper collection features a more streamlined, sleeker look compared to past creeper sneaker designs. - In addition, the vulcanized TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper have insoles with a 3mm layer of memory foam and a padded tongue for comfort. - VLK TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper brings to you everyday wearability with a clean style while incorporating the edge & originality that T.U.K. is known for. Want these TUK Black and White Suede Sneaker Creeper taller? Check out the Two-Tone Suede Creepers ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black White Checkered Mondo Creeper V9536 - Get ready to live life in the fast lane with the TUK Black White Checkered Mondo Creeper! - This TUK Black White Checkered Mondo Creeper features a black upper contrasted by a checkerboard pattern vamp and zipper trimming for an extra eye-catching touch. - Made of high quality TUKskin™ material — polishable synthetic faux leather that is both soft and breathable. - TUK Black White Checkered Mondo Creeper Has lace-up fastening and our lightweight VIVA mondo sole that has a platform height approximately 1 ¾” at the heel and 1 ¼” in the front. - The TUK Black White Checkered Mondo Creeper includes removable memory foam padding for extra comfort.   If you like these Black and White Checkered TUK Creepers check out these A3017 TUK Pointed Creepers !   T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.

TUK Black Suede Mondo Boot - These suede boots are a combination of two T.U.K. Classics; A 7 eye suede Anarchic boot upper combined with our Viva Mondo creeper soles and BOOM! The result is the new funky TUK Black Suede Mondo Boots! - The TUK Black Suede Mondo Boot platform measures 1.75” at the heel with a 1.25” tall front. - The new TUK Black Suede Mondo Boots creeper sole is nice and lightweight so you can be quick and comfy while you’re beatin’ the streets. - This TUK Black Suede Mondo Boot features a rubber outsole, perfect for traction. If you liked these TUK Black Suede Mondo Boot, check out the Black Platform Heel ! T.U.K./Creeper History Originally from Northampton, England, T.U.K. has moved to the sandy shores of San Diego, CA since 1990. English footwear since the 1890s, brought the distinctly British aspects of the shoe and found the greatest inspiration and influence in the ever growing Southern California punk rock scene. The main result was: a one-of-a-kind distinctive brand of footwear that fosters punk roots across the entire world. T.U.K.’s first retail store was opened in 1991, selling their very own shoes in-house. Demand sudden began to grow, and soon T.U.K. was selling its products worldwide. T.U.K. fabricates a variety of footwear from women’s high heels to unisex sneakers, but the most popular design is, without a doubt, the creeper platform design. Made from crepe rubber during WWII, the thick creeper-sole helped soldiers in the deserts of North African across the hot and sandy terrain. John Ayto claims to have labeled the name ‘brothel creeper’ during those wartime years. The Smithsonian Museum suggests that the crepe in the thick sole might have provided the creeper name towards the shoe. It can also possibly be associated with Ken Mackintosh’s dance tune which had great popularity in 1953 called “The Creep.” Like fashion does, it followed the foot steps of these soldiers and the thick soles began to catch on in England. In London, the decades following the war gave way to a kaleidoscopic cultural underground with subcultures exploding with a variety of styles during the time.Influenced by the Edwardian dressing manner of the Dandies, the Teddy Boy style grew along with the introduction of American rock n’ roll music. Teds wore even bulkier, draped jackets, and high-wasted trousers. They often wore their collars loose and often styled up their outfits with very flamboyant detailing like Bolo Ties and velvet trim. The creeper shoe was also well worn by the Ton-Up boys from the 1950s and later on by the rockers of the ’60s, who enjoyed wearing them as an alternative shoe when they weren’t riding their motorbikes. Greased hair was the hair style of preference. And if you looked down and your feet at any moment, you’d be sure to see the Teds boasting their fine, slickly polished oxfords, or the crepe-soled classic, platformed creepers. And as we know, through the ‘60s and ‘70s was the rise of the Rockers and the Mods, who took hold their liking in classic Teddy Boy-centric garb ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until the great rise of punk around the mid ‘70s when the creeper was once again seen on the feet of many, an uproar that surged well into the ‘80s, thrived in the ‘90s, and eventually exploded with the great expansion of the world-wide web. The creeper shoe has since then been adopted by subcultures like indie, ska, punk, new wavers, psychobilly, rockabilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was also worn by Bananarama, and the singer of Republica Saffron. Now more than ever before, outsider styles and subcultures hold the style inspired around the whole world, and with its historical background that is deeply woven in the English style and at the West Coast punk way of living, T.U.K. is able to perfectly represent and illustrate the culture clash/expansion of the past few decades.