As the rain continues to spit down on the Harbour City we're left feeling the chill in our feet as we avoid puddles and slide along the slippery streets. Lucky for our Still Life For Her ladies we've just received two brand new wet-weather boot styles from Helsingborg, Sweden's legendary Tretorn.
New for Autumn 2011, Tretorn's Aspelina is a classic women's duck boot infused with Swedish goodness that combats puddles and snowbanks with a heavy tread bottom and waterproof leather shaft. New for Fall 2011. Standard fit. 100% waterproof natural rubber with rich gusseted leather shaft. Contrast stitch details. Sturdy hardware. Brushed textile lining. Textile sockerliner, 100% post industrial mesh. EcoOrtholite insole. Rubber midsole and outsole. Available in Brown.
Tretorn's Jössi rubber boot is a shorter take on the Aspelina. Also new for fall, the Jössi combats puddles and snowbanks with a heavy tread outsole and waterproof leather shaft. Standard fit. 100% waterproof natural rubber with rich gusseted leather shaft. Contrast stitch details. Sturdy hardware. Brushed textile lining. Textile sockerliner, 100% post industrial mesh. EcoOrtholite insole. Rubber midsole and outsole. Available in Black.
The Aspelina and Jössi styles, pictured above, are brand new to the Tretorn family and Still Life For Her. An incredibly strong footwear range for both Still Life For Him & For Her we also have have sizes & colours still available both For Him & For Her from our Autumn 2011 offerings of the Kelly, Skerry, Skerry Vinter, Strala, Strala Vinter & Arsta boot styles.
G.H. Bass & Co. has developed, grown and expanded over the years, but its basic policies remain the same. They believe quality leather and thorough workmanship are the foundation of good shoemaking and strive to build the best possible shoe for the purpose for which it will be used. In the 1870's George Henry Bass embarked upon a career in shoemaking with the purchase of shares in a local shoe manufacturer in Wilton, Maine. Shortly thereafter George became the sole owner and changed the name of the company to G.H. Bass & Co.
Years later G.H. Bass & Co. shoes are a New England staple in the Eastern United States, and translate beautifully across the continent to the West Coast of Canada. Priced affordably and constructed beautifully, styles have all ready sold through For Him & For Her this autumn. Today we received four additional styles from the American shoemakers all available at the brand new Still Life For Her.
Waylon is a classic hand sewn BassWeejun (Penny Loafer). Full grain leather uppers are finished a little differently and have less gloss than the traditional Weejun. Leather outsole. Available in Cognac.
Designed exclusively for Bass by New York fashion designer and journalist Rachel Antonoff, The Flavie is a short sport boot with removable strap and buckle. The boot measures approx 3 1/2 inches high. Leather lining and padded leather insole. Leather outsole. Upper is a leather and warm knit material. Available in Navy with Caramel Leather.
Regan is a leather & waxed canvas sport/riding boot. Leather foot with 3 inch heel. Waxed canvas shaft measures a full 15 inches high. Lace allowows for fit adjustment. Available in Natural Brown.
Sade is a lace up leather bootie. Beautiful soft full grain uppers. Padded insoles and flexible rubber outsole for comfort. Lightweight fabric lining. The boot measures approx 5 and 1/2 inches high. Available in Black.
Aaah! Native Shoes for everyone! The little Vancouver brand that could, Native Shoes is at it again with their Autumn 2011 range of Native Boots! We've had a fantastic response to our own personal favourite, The Jimmy Boot this season, and today we've got more sizes and more colours to keep your feet dry as you battle against Mother Nature this season with rain and wind always on the horizon on Vancouver Island.
Surpassing a standard that no one knew existed, The Jimmy Boot from Native Shoes is exceptionally light and completely waterproof with a laminated nylon upper on a molded EVA outsole. Complete with a stabilizing insole The Jimmy is the ultimate all-weather boot. Also, animal free, odor resistant, and shock absorbent. Now available in Torch Red, Crayon Yellow, Beaver Brown, Jiffy Black, Bunker Green & Regatta Blue at Still Life For Him & For Her!
Taking inspiration from a summer spent in “Le Marais” cofounders Catherine Chen and Haley Boyd named their company after Paris’ most eclectic district. From flamboyant transvestites to traditional rabbis, there is just about something for everyone. And that is precisely the philosophy at Marais USA. As the brainchild of two young women determined to fill a gap in the modern market, Marais USA boasts a bevy of covetable basics that won’t leave your wallet empty.
Born and bred in Massachusetts and Colorado, Catherine and Haley moved to New York to attend Parsons School of Design in 2004. During their time in school, they made ends meet as waitresses in various restaurants around the city. Their college years of shoe shopping led them to identify a terrible abyss in the market: Simple, Versatile, Essential styles that don’t break the bank. As a result, the pair began their beloved company, Marais USA, in 2007. They now live and work in Brooklyn where they enjoy English summers and wearing plaid.
Opening our second location late this past August we knew the introduction of a new, versatile, functional and affordable footwear line was essential to filling the space and offering our female customers (new and old) something exciting and different. This weekend we excitedly introduced Marais USA to Still Life For Her with a fantastic response from our Victoria ladies. Newly available styles from the Parisian-inspired American footwear range include:
Lace-Up Heel (Black) - Lace-up Oxford heel featuring a rounded toe. Three-hole lace up front with speed lacing details. Smooth faux Napa upper and a chunky wooden heel. Cushioned footbed. Heel height: 3 3/8″.
Oxford Forrest (Green) - The eternally cool, borrowed-from-the-boys classic Oxford. Updated for the Fall season with a combination of soft faux patent leather and burlap textile. A tapered, rounded toe and stacked leather heel give this style a modern twist. Heel height: .75″.
Chelsea Heel Boot (Black) - An updated classic Chelsea Boot with a chunky leather stacked heel for some extra height. Tumbled faux deerskin leather with elastic siding. Heel height: 2.5″.
Chukka Heel Boot (Chocolate) - A feminine twist on the quintessential masculine chukka boot. Marais USA has made this style even cooler by adding a gold studded toe cap for chic contrast. Ultrasoft genuine cow suede and a leather stacked heel. Heel height: 2.75″.
Lace-Up Peeptoe Wedge (Black) - Channel your inner rocker vibes with our laceup peeptoe wedge. The backside zipper and elastic shoelaces make it quick and easy to slip in and out. Rich cow suede and a ultra high platform wedge. Heel height: 3.75″.
With a range of styles all holding very approachable price tags, Marais USA is a phenomenal new line for Victoria now available exclusively at the new Still Life For Her.
A century ago, dependable gear was a matter of necessity and a tool for the job. This was a time of self-reliance, living off the land and overcoming whatever circumstances stood in the way.
Inspired by the hardworking loggers, farmers, guides and shopkeepers that braved the harsh New England winters, Timberland's Abington Collection offers classic boots rooted in a tradition of exceptional performance. Updated with modern innovations including waterproof/breathable membranes, Vibram outsoles and American-made materials like Woolrich fabric and genuine Horween Leather, the Abington Collection is built to endure.
After an insane debut in Autumn 2010 and a phenomenal Summer 2011 with Timberland Abington Collection, the boots that are built to last have returned for Autumn 2011 at Still Life For Him in two styles.
Talking To The Land: Seasons changed, tasks changed—but farm work never stopped. Bitter cold New England winters demanded rugged boots to withstand the weather for days on end. With time, they took on great character. The 6" Farmer Boot from Abington is constructed from premium Horween Leather from Chicago, IL. A breathable leather lining and genuine leather midsole finished with a high-traction Vibram outsole and two laces choices.
Built to Serve: As townspeople stockpiled winter supplies, and store proprietors carried countless loads to customers, footwear provided traction, durability and comfort—all while looking respectable. The 5" Officer Boot was our number one footwear option last autumn and we've brought it back for the guys who missed out. Premium Horween Leather construction, this durable, lightweight boot has a breathable leather lining and high-traction Vibram outsoles - a dressier boot for the gentlemen wearing this with suiting, the 5" height and cap toe references officer and postman boots of the past.
Get a feel for the Autumn 2011 Timberland Abington Collection with the video below, and call ahead if you're hoping to have a size or style set aside for yourself. If last year was any indication, these boots will go quickly at the new Still Life For Him.
HUGE delivery this weekend with the arrival of one of our most anticipated items of the season: AUTUMN 2011 NATIVE BOOTS!
The brand that redefined summer footwear with their creative, forward-thinking, candy-coloured, lightweight EVA foam Native Shoes this past two summers is at it again! Autumn means it gets dark sooner and at the drop of a hat. So deal only with the best and brightest. Native, catchy boots causing a cast net frenzy this autumn with three incredible wet weather styles.
The Jimmy - Surpassing a standard that no one knew existed, The Jimmy is exceptionally light and completely waterproof with a laminated nylon upper on a molded EVA outsole. Complete with a stabilizing insole The Jimmy is the ultimate all-weather boot. Also, animal free, odor resistant, and shock absorbent. Now available in Beaver Brown, Jiffy Black, Bunker Green & Regatta Blue at Still Life For Him & For Her.
The Paddington - The boot that does not need mother natures approval. Have some fun under the weather and come on down to the eye of the storm, feet stay dry while cows fly by in The Paddington. Now available in Cordova Red, Jiffy Black & Regatta Blue at Still Life For Her.
The Fitzsimmons - While exploring rough social terrain to the last ascent of the social peak The Fitzsimmons has kept kept our men warm, dry & lite over this past year and is back with a vengeance for Autumn 2011. With a neoprene socky insert it's never been easier to stay dry on the wet west coast. Now available in Jiffy Black & Pigeon Grey (w/ Jiffy Black) at Still Life For Him.
The idea that became Native was born out of a vision: to create lightweight, comfortable, and good-looking shoes out of EVA. Fueled by this conviction, two friends from Vancouver embarked upon an uncertain journey.
The pair soon found themselves hotel hopping in foreign lands, hunting down factories with their makeshift shoe design stashed in a backpack. In the fall of 2008, the first prototype emerged from development and the reaction was infectious. The clarity of their vision could now be felt in tangible form, the concept had been proven, and the potential was undeniable. And so, in 2009, Native Shoes was founded.
Autumn 2011 is (most obviously) upon us, rains are falling and winds are whipping - but please, never let the elements put you into submission! Native Boots are now available at Still Life For Him & For Her.
Thorocraft holds onto a solid and continuous commitment to four basic principles: craftsmanship, quality, durability, and comfort. All materials and fabrications are genuinely manufactured and hand-made in Vietnam and Italy in limited numbers. One of Thorocraft’s most recognized aspect is the stringent enforcement of quality control standards in every shoe manufactured. Thorocraft are thoroughly crafted.
The basic element in producing quality footwear is leather. Thorocraft leathers are of the finest grade available. Every inch of leather that’s chosen to be crafted into footwear is thoroughly inspected for durability and flexibility. After thorough inspection, premium grade leather hides are then hand cut and sorted into sections. They are then inspected once again for quality and consistency before reaching assembly. Being assembled, the leather sections are stamped, formed, and stitched together by hand. The craftsmanship and leather are then inspected against the highest of standards before being sent off to “lasting”. The boot truly begins to take shape at this point. The upper position is formed and shaped over a temporary “last”, which basically is replication of a foot. This allows the attachment of the insole. This, as with all the stages, is done primarily by hand. The attachment of the sole is the final crafting procedure. The term “bottomed” is achieved when our durable, long lasting, soles are permanently attached. As always, the shoe is then inspected for seasonal elements. The pre-finished shoe is then trimmed, cleaned, and treated. Each and every shoe is then hand inspected before being packaged. Thorocraft's final inspection, will double check every stitch to sole, to verify the completed product is of our highest standards of craftsmanship, quality, durability, and comfort.
Thorocraft is a line we ran into back in February and immediately wanted to make work at the new Still Life For Him & For Her locations. Sizing as a unisex, ultra-high quality leather footwear brand, Thorocraft has arrived this week in three styles - two For Him and one For Her.
For Her: Made of premium dark black leather, The Julianess is our version of a hiker boot. The Julianess offers 14 unique lace up points making it one of our tallest boots in our collection. Sole is hand stitched bison leather along with a rubber heel strike. Julianess also comes with patented cushioned insole support. Shoes include leather shoe laces and individual shoe bags.
For Him: Available in rich chocolate brown premium leather, The Trevor is a classic desert boot with a modern twist. Sleek one lace design with a butter soft calf lining. Sole is hand stitched bison leather along with a rubber heel strike. Trevor also comes with patented cushioned insole support. Shoes include leather shoe laces and individual shoe bags.
For Him: Available in premium midnight navy leather with a butter soft calf lining is the moccasin boot called The Hudson. Shoe is mid length booth with a built in ankle shoe lace. Sole is hand stitched bison leather along with a rubber heel strike. Hudson also comes with patented cushioned insole support. Shoes include individual shoe bags.
Taking you from the woods to the city, Tretorn celebrates a lifestyle lived largely outside with functional and stylishly understated footwear practical for all life's adventures. Established by Henry Dunker in Helsingborg, Sweden, Tretorn celebrates their 120th Anniversary with this year's Autumn 2011 Collection. We're proud to stock the legendary Swedish company at both Still Life For Him & For Her and have opened up the door to autumn footwear with styles for both our ladies & out gentlemen.
Now available For Him is the Stråla Vinter slip on ankle boot (in black): a classic, practical and insulated boot for colder temperatures now with additional insulation. Standard 100% waterproof natural rubber. PVC free. Matte finish. Textile heel tab. Reflective details. Sherpa lining and sockliner. EcoOrtholite insole. Rubber midsole and outsole.
Now available For Her is the Skerry rubber boot (in navy or charcoal grey): designed for sailing, the Skerry is well suited for city adventures. 100% waterproof natural rubber. PVC free. Matte finish. Nylon pull tab. Microfleece lining and textile sockliner. Removable Eco OrthoLite insole. Gum rubber outsole.
Tretorn rain boots take inspiration from their Scandanavian roots and carries this vitality of spirit throughout its collection. Tretorn's expertise in rubber-made products demonstrates a consistent commitment to quality and brand over hype, offering a collection most appreciated by those with a practical sensibility and a lifestyle largely enjoyed outside.
established by henry dunker in helsingborg, sweden at the end of the 19th century, tretorn rain boots take inspiration from their scandanavian roots and carries this vitality of spirit throughout its collection. tretorn's expertise in rubber-made products demonstrates a consistent commitment to quality and brand over hype, offering a collection most appreciated by those with a practical sensibility and a lifestyle largely enjoyed outside.
tretorn skerry rubber boots were designed for sailing, but are well suited for city adventures - as we've all witnessed in victoria's rainy months (see: september through july). the 100% waterproof natural rubber boots are pvc free with a matte finish, nylon pull tab, microfleece lining, removable eco ortholite insole and a gum rubber outsole. we have exciting spring colour options for our still life ladies in the tretorn skerry and the tall tretorn skerry reslig, and colour options for our still life men in the tretorn skerry and the low tretorn strala.
there are beautiful days in this fair city when barefoot strolls along the warm sandy beaches of dallas road can take up your entire afternoon... and for all the other, significantly wetter days of the year, there's tretorn rubber boots - always available at still life.
from a time when people were rugged, the land was rugged, and the gear they depended on had to be, too. the spring 2011abington collection by timberland recalls an era when man turned to nature for adventure and discovery. he sought out wilderness where he could be self-reliant and reinvigorated by the challenge of living off the land. inspired by canoeing, hiking and guiding, these classics with modern details are rooted in a tradition of exceptional performance. the abington collection by timberland uses premium leathers and suedes from the horween leather company of america and charles f. stead & co. ltd. of england for superior quality and vibram soles for unsurpassed traction.
our first season (fall 2011) with the abington collection by timberland saw immediate sell-through on each and every style. combining exceptional quality with authentic styling and excellent price points had a lot of our still life men getting geared up in rugged outdoor footwear from the legendary american boot company. accompanying some scene-setting photography from in and around moosehead lake in greenville, maine we've got images of all three currently available styles from the abington collection to keep you comfortable in the great outdoors.
7-eyelet moc boot in black smooth leather: as rugged as a summer boot gets. lightweight and durable, with details inspired and required by a canoe guide's life along the water's edge. lightweight construction for warm weather comfort, leather rand for abrasion protection, breathable leather lining and high-traction vibram outsoles. includes two lace choices.
moccasin in black smooth leather: authentic styling with a handcrafted heritage. they deliver sure footing in wet or dry conditions, indoors and out. glove-soft leather gets even more comfortable over time. handsewn construction, 360° lace system for customized fit, breathable leather lining and a non-marking siped outsole.
boat chukka in brown smooth leather: a modern variation on a handcrafted classic. built for rugged dependability and traction to withstand the rigours of lakeside living. handsewn construction, leather welting and lining and vibram outsoles for durability.
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