Walkerville
Walkerville – Lightweight Men's Suede Boot with Natural Crepe Sole
Designed in Manchester, Walkerville is our distinctive lightweight men's suede boot, created to combine the character and substance of traditional footwear with the flexibility and relaxed comfort of a trainer.
The Shark
Developed over more than a year by our team in Manchester and Portugal under the working title “Shark”, Walkerville was conceived as a partner to Risedale with a character entirely its own. Its squared-off toe, low toe spring and relaxed stance are built around our specially developed 47197 last, giving the boot its unmistakable Meanforme profile.
Deconstructed for Lightweight Comfort
Walkerville was engineered to feel very different from a conventional leather boot. By removing traditional rigid components including the toe puff, board heel support and upper lining, we created a softer, lighter structure that allows the boot to move more naturally with the foot.
Premium Velour Suede – All About The Comfort
The upper is made from a specially selected 1.9mm velour suede, chosen to provide softness and comfort both inside and out. A removable cushioned footbed, finished in natural leather, adds further comfort underfoot.
Sacchetto Construction – Our “Little Bag” Construction
At the heart of Walkerville is Sacchetto construction, a traditional Italian shoemaking technique whose name translates as “little bag”.
Instead of relying on a conventional rigid insole board, the upper is stitched to a soft leather base beneath the foot, creating a supple, sock-like structure. Removing unnecessary rigid components, metal attachments and adhesives allows Walkerville to remain exceptionally soft, flexible and breathable.
It's a more demanding way to construct footwear, but one that helps give Walkerville the relaxed, almost trainer-like feel we wanted from the very beginning.
Natural Crepe – Flexible by Nature
Underfoot, Walkerville is finished with a 6mm hand-formed natural crepe rubber cupsole, providing cushioning and flexibility while retaining the distinctive natural character of genuine crepe rubber.
The result is a lightweight men's suede boot that brings together premium suede, Sacchetto construction and natural crepe rubber in a design intended to feel relaxed from the very first wear.
The Kit
Handcrafted in Portugal, every pair is supplied with three lace options – waxed cotton, full leather and our contrasting MF yellow flat cotton lace – together with a partitioned recycled cotton Meanforme drawstring storage bag.
