What are the leather straps on the bottom of the Klash I’ve seen in some photos?
The sole of the Klash is strung through by hand (and great force) with four or five strips of leather. In Kurdish culture this leather is left fastened on the outside of the shoe until the moment of purchase when it is cut for the customer. This “exoskeleton” ensures that the shoe retains its shape throughout the weaving, cleaning, and shipping process. Klash shipped to your door arrive without this strip of leather and are ready to wear with a completely flat sole – just like you would expect!
The sole of the Klash is strung through by hand (and great force) with four or five strips of leather. In Kurdish culture this leather is left fastened on the outside of the shoe until the moment of purchase when it is cut for the customer. This “exoskeleton” ensures that the shoe retains its shape throughout the weaving, cleaning, and shipping process. Klash shipped to your door arrive without this strip of leather and are ready to wear with a completely flat sole — just like you would expect!
