Winn Perry & Co.

12/03/2014

We have had a wonderful time over the last year and would like to say thank you to all of our customers and friends for your continued support. As Winn Perry moves into 2015 we look forward to developing many exciting new projects, including a greater focus on creating our own products manufactured in and around our hometown of Portland, Oregon. We feel exceedingly lucky to call this place home and will look to support our local community in ever increasing ways going forward. We will also continue to collaborate with some of the best manufacturers from around the globe that represent the attributes that we believe in - quality craftsmanship and outstanding service.

To give greater focus to these projects, we will be closing our brick and mortar retail store at 209 SW 9th Ave. at the end of this year and will retail online only. We will have great close outs on clothing and seasonal accessories at the SW 9th store leading up to the holidays and the new year. Select clothing and accessories will be 30% off in store and online Starting Friday December 5th. Our holiday hours will remain Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm. All close out items will be final sale.

We are excited about what 2015 will bring and look forward to sharing it all with you online winnperry.com.

11/20/2014

We were lucky enough to receive a size run of these beauties from our friends Archival Clothing. Archival collaborated with Seattle's Crescent Down Works to make a handsome insulating down vest with a waxed cotton/nylon exterior and a worsted wool collar from Centralia Knitting Mills just south of Seattle. Now available in a ver limited run at the shop on SW 9th.

11/13/2014

Profile view of the Alden 975 in color 8 Horween shell cordovan. Double leather soles and goodyear welt construction allow these beauties to last and last. True shell cordovan is more like a cartilage hidden under the outer layer of skin that is many times more durable than skin leather. This allows for the ability to resole each pair more times than a typical welted leather shoe.

11/12/2014

Manufactured in Kurume, Japan, Doek creates high quality canvas sneakers from locally crafted canvas produced in the same manner as kasuri fabrics, often used for kimonos. The parent company of Doek is a specialized producer of these beautiful materials, so it was natural for them to use these methods in creating their footwear. The fabrics are still produced to this day using highly skilled and labor intensive processes including traditional indigo dying processes – giving the fabric a magnificent depth of color that will patina beautifully with age.

Doek chose to keep all aspects of their manufacturing local, producing their shoes at a factory in Kurume specializing in vulcanized rubber footwear. Vulcanized rubber creates a very durable sole by chemically bonding the sole using heat and sulfur rather than adhesives. The longevity and comfort of the shoes are also enhanced by the use of a natural cork insole. Cork provides many advantages over the more widely used foam insole including moisture absorption and durability.

Keeping their styles simple and classic, Doek has built two easy to wear staple sneakers. The Court finds its inspiration in early tennis shoes, while the Oxford model is styled after the quintessential canvas deck shoe. Both models are available with either a natural or indigo dyed canvas upper. See all of the styles online now.

http://www.winnperry.com/blogs/news/15850624-made-in-japan-doek-shoe-industries

Manufactured in Kurume, Japan, Doek creates high quality canvas sneakers from locally crafted canvas produced in the same manner as...

11/12/2014

Classic American gunboats in color 8 Horween shell cordovan. The Alden 975 is a perpetual favorite.

11/07/2014

Now available online at winnperry.com, the Doek Court is available in either indigo dyed navy or natural ecru.
http://www.winnperry.com/collections/doek/products/doek-court-navy

-Kasuri woven cotton duck upper-Vulcanized rubber outsole-Natural cork insole-Nickel eyelets-Made in Kurume, Japan

11/06/2014

The navy color of the Doek Court and Doek Oxford is achieved by indigo dying large skeins of cotton yarn by hand. Over time, the color will begin to fade beautifully, like your favorite pair of denim. Check out the video below to see this highly skilled and labor intensive process in action.

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11/05/2014

Made in Kurume, Japan the Doek Court features a vulcanized rubber outsole and a natural cork insole for comfort and longevity. Available now at SW 9th in natural or indigo dyed navy.

11/01/2014

Halloween costume courtesy of Mother Freedom, New England Shirt, Harley, and Begg.

10/26/2014

Easy like a Sunday morning in a Scott & Charters lambs wool shawl collar sweater. Made in Scotland since 1955. Now available at SW 9th.

10/25/2014

The Alden for Winn Perry 45193H Reverse Chamois Boots or "Little Tanks". This is one of our oldest make ups, but continues to be one our most sought after as well. Inspired by rough out boots of the 1st and 2nd world wars, the heavily oiled Horween Chamois leather is nearly waterproof. By turning the leather to the rough out side you can really beat these up and not have to worry about scuffs or scratches developing in the leather.

10/24/2014

The Alden for Winn Perry 40023 Workman Oxford now available at SW 9th or online.
http://www.winnperry.com/collections/alden/products/alden-workman-oxford-40023