Our widest, simplest shoe pays homage to the original humans of the Rift Valley. Handmade in Ethiopia in partnership with Soul of Africa, an organization focused on creating opportunities for employment and education on the African continent. A truly collaborative effort, the print of Ababa Canvas is by Akaso, a Belgium-based label that works with Kara painters of Ethiopia to create unique and authentic designs.

Our shoe pays homage to the original humans of the Rift Valley. Handmade in Ethiopia. A truly collaborative effort, the print of Ababa Canvas is by Akaso, a Belgium-based label that works with Kara painters of Ethiopia to create unique and authentic designs.

This widest, simplest shoe pays homage to the original humans of the Rift Valley. Handmade in Ethiopia, creating opportunities for employment and education on the African continent. A truly collaborative effort, the print of Ababa Canvas is by Akaso, a Belgium-based label that works with Kara painters of Ethiopia to create unique and authentic designs.

The Ababa’s distinctive heel rocker ‘footprint sole’ is designed with simplicity in mind. Made in Ethiopian Wild Hide, from Pittards® Tannery sourced from small-scale, independent farmers. This soft, flexible leather shows individual markings that reflect a life with freedom to roam.Using the patented Barefoot Technology the rubber sole unit is light, flexible and puncture-resistant to benefit natural foot health. The design is inspired by the oldest human footprints (circa 3.7 million years old) found in Tanzania. Ababa shoes lets your feet breathe and move freely with maximum sensory feel. Doing good, one step a time.