HAVEN x REGAL Shoe & Co.'s Tyrolean Is Imbued With Japanese Craftsmanship and All-Weather Upgrades

Summary

• On May 30, HAVEN and REGAL Shoe & Co will release the GORE-TEX Tyrolean in Black and Clay leather.
• Made in Japan at REGAL’s Chiba factory, the classic model is updated with Vibram MegaGrip outsoles and reinforced by a Goodyear welt construction.

Vancouver-based brand HAVEN has tapped Japanese footwear manufacturer REGAL Shoe & Co. to reimagine its Tyrolean moc-toe model with functional design updates for all-weather use and long-term wear. Offered in smooth Black and Clay leather, the shoe is as durable as it is elegant, with a GORE-TEX finish, Vibram MegaGrip outsoles, and a Goodyear welt construction.

Manufactured in REGAL Shoe & Co.’s flagship factory in Kashiwa, Chiba, the uppers combine smooth, shrink, and suede leathers for a dimensionality and character, emphasizing different components. While smooth leather dominates the bulk of the body, suede is applied to the collar, where a small GORE-TEX tag is attached, and textured shrink leather is applied to the heel counter. Finally, the leather mudguard offers additional structure and weather protection

The streamlined silhouette is contrasted with lugged Vibram soles, adding height to the model while offering reliable grip and traction. REGAL Shoe & Co., which introduced the Goodyear welt construction to Japan, incorporates the process into the Tyrolean soles so it can be continuously resoled in the future. Unlike glued methods,  the Goodyear welt construction protects the integrity of the shoe as adjustments are made. For a stable foundation, the upper, insole, and welt are secured by a meticulous stitch, and a cork filler is placed between the insole and outsole for personalized comfort.

The HAVEN x Regal Shoe & Co. Tyrolean GORE-TEX in Black and Clay will be available at the HAVEN web store and in stores on May 30 at 10 AM PST.