Trippen consists of two rather passionate and adventurous designers ,Angela Spieth and Michael Oehler, who decided in 1992 to conceptualise their dissatisfaction with the shoe industry and to design their desires. They are a Berlin duo who are producing the latest look in shoe manufacture and design in Berlin’s coolest district – Hackescherhofe in the newly revamped east of the city.

Trippen conceptual designs have scored a big hit with international designers such as Comme des Garcons and Yohji Yamamoto.

Trippen’s store has a chic style and a relaxed atmosphere.  It reflects the designers’ philosophy of combining comfort with style.  Each item is considered a work of art, incorporates clever and individual ideas in every boot, shoe or sandal.

Trippen shoes not only concern themselves with sophistication and versatility but for the well-being of your feet. Trippen’s novel and unique designs are worked on time and again until Michael and Angela are happy with the prototype.

Their signature designs are wooden bringing together traditional handcraft techniques with modern design.

One of the highlights of this season are their folded shoes. The quadratic sides of the shoe are folded back on themselves before being sewn into place. A simple lacing technique holds the tongue down and closes the shoe.

Trippen shoes are made in Berlin and Italy Michael and Angela’s ideology is to reintroduce old manufacturing methods to create up to the minute designs.  The idea is to provide subtle choices for the customer.

But the key thing for every fashion aficionado is that without a cool pair of shoes you just can’t dress to impress.

Summer 1999 saw the introduction of trippen elk. The idea behind the elk collection was to create shoes that encase the foot like a loose pullover envelopes the body. The elk shoes bring with them not only a leisurely optic but superlative comfort. Once one has worn an elk shoe it is hard to want to wear anything else. 

The designers had this problem as well- where to now? The answer was the development of the trippen sandals. Made of 100% elk and buffalo leather the sandals are pure luxury. With the innovative self-forming footbed they offer customised comfort. Since their introduction, the elk and sandal collections have grown with every season, becoming an established theme in the trippen collection.

2001 saw the development of the trippen cups. The idea behind the cups was to develop a shoe with a modern optic and and a new wearing sensation. The cups are designed to mirror the feeling of walking barefoot. The sole-like resilient skin; toughened on the ball and the heel, while the upper is soft and flexible. The colours are fresh and summerly. trippen's interest lies in the constant moving towards designing innovative, thoughtful and endurable footwear. Endurable not only with regard to high quality materials, but a durability within the rapidly changing face of fashion. 

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