Florsheim to launch capsule collection with Horween Leather Company
Footwear brand Florsheim has partnered with Chicago-based Horween Leather Company to create a capsule collection for Fall/Winter 2025.
The capsule collection sees Horween apply its premium Essex leather to traditional Florheim styles_ creating a range of refined_ timeless designs. Inspired by heritage design_ the process of ageing leather_ and Chicago_s industrial roots_ the Florsheim x Horween collection celebrates the art of craftsmanship.
“We are very excited to be working with Horween. This partnership allows us to put their incredible leathers front and center with our most loved designs_” said John Florsheim_ President and Chief Operating Officer of Weyco Group Incorporated_ in a statement.
“At Florsheim_ we have stayed committed to creating high-quality shoes that not only look great but also stand the test of time. When working with Horween_s leather_ you can tell the feel_ the durability_ and how it will develop character over time_ which is superb. Horween_s leathers bring an integrity to our designs that resonates with the Florsheim legacy and aligns with what today_s customer is looking for.”
Consisting of three Flosheim silhouettes in light and dark leathers_ the Florsheim x Horween capsule includes the Renegade Lux Boot_ Heist Lux Sneaker_ and Vibe Lux Oxford. Each pair of shoes is meticulously constructed_ with Horween leather designed to age gracefully and tell the unique story of the wearer with time.
“There_s a real sense of pride on our end when we see our leather being used in such beautifully crafted shoes_” says Arnold _Skip_ Horween_ President of Horween_ in a statement. “For us_ it_s more than just providing a material; it_s about seeing our craftsmanship meet Florsheim_s heritage and creating something special together.”
“We pour so much into the manufacturing process_ focusing on quality and character_ and to see that translated into a shoe that people will wear and enjoy means so much to us here at Horween.”
The Florsheim x Horween capsule collection is set to launch exclusively online on August 11 at www.florsheim.com. Prices for the collection range from 195 to 225 US dollars.