Lennertson

For the founders of Lennertson, ethical working conditions are essential. That is why they choose to produce in Europe. The shoes are made in a small factory in Portugal by real artisans. All leather comes from tanneries in Italy, Spain and Serbia and the lasts on which the shoes are made come from England. Lennertson disclosed the exact production locations to COSH, transparent!

The highest standards, laws and rights are ensured within the European Union. Moreover, Lennertson has a short supply chain thanks to the entirely European production. 

Lennertson chooses to work only with companies that share their values. Robin and Robin regularly visit and maintain a close relationship with their partners. So you can be sure that your shoes are made in ethical conditions! And there is a lot of work involved. It can take weeks or months before a pair of shoes is finished.

All Lennertson shoes are made from full grain European cowhide, the most durable material for shoes according to the founder. There is a layer of cork between the insole and outsole, and sometimes the outsole is made of rubber instead of leather. The shoes are constructed using Goodyear welting, a durable and traditional method which adds another layer of reinforcement around the sole. This construction allows the shoes to last a long time and to be repaired easily.

The shoes are produced in small batches, which helps to ensure quality control. Packaging and shipping of the shoes are done in-house in Belgium. Each pair of Lennertson shoes passes through the hands of the company’s owners. 
 

The shoes are ​‘made to last’ and are endlessly repairable, which fits in perfectly with the circular economy! Regarding packaging, the shoes come in boxes made from recycled cardboard, with a filling of thick paper to protect the shoes. The boxes also have a sustainably printed shoe passport containing information about the shoes.

The highest standards, laws and rights are ensured within the European Union. Moreover, Lennertson has a short supply chain thanks to the entirely European production.

Lennertson uses European cowhides, which are a waste product from the meat industry. 

In the future, Lennertson would also like to make vegan shoes. For this, they first need time to research sustainable materials because vegan leather today is mostly plastic-based. It would also be a challenge to make the Goodyear-welt vegan.
 

Style is always a top priority at Lennertson. They want to make stylish items that represent people like themselves, the lionhearted, rugged and refined. The shape, proportion, patterns and materials are chosen accordingly.

The owners of Lennertson have had a memorable last made in Northampton, England. This last has a specifically shaped toe box and shape, a fundamental part of the shoe design. The fit is a little wider than the standard width, as for many men, this fits better. The brand also works with the English sizing system.

Lennertson started with a collection for men but wants to expand with a women’s collection in the future. The brand also explores releasing a limited edition women’s shoe in suede. Because of the difference in foot shape and the specific last, the collection is currently not suitable for women. The founders believe that the rugged, refined style suits a particular type of person, not a certain gender. A nice thought, we think at COSH!.

Lennertson shoes have a timeless look and are not trend dependent. Therefore, Lennerston does not have a continuously changing and successive collection. They also don’t participate in sales because this doesn’t fit the slow business model.

If your product does break, you can send your pair of shoes back to Lennertson and they will be refurbished by the original shoemaker. They are also happy to help you find a shoe repair shop near you that is experienced in Goodyear technology. At COSH!, we love that Lennertson is supporting the local shoe repair shop trade! 

Still, want to pick up a Lennertson bargain? Then take a look at their B‑grades offerings! These shoes have minor imperfections and are therefore sold at a reduced price. They are still beautiful and quality shoes; Lennertson maintains as a benchmark that the flaws are not noticeable to anyone else looking at your shoes.
 

Lennertson provides a lot of transparency regarding their suppliers and materials.