Himmerland
Duckfeet in Denmark have been making shoes by hand for over forty years. Duckfeet are simple and functional, typical of mid-20th century Danish design. Duckfeet’s foot-formed design allows room for the toes to spread naturally as you walk, and for air to reach the feet. Leather midsoles and uppers breathe and transport moisture away from the foot. We use leather because it’s strong and long-lasting, but also flexible – allowing the shoe to move with and mould to your individual foot shape.
No two pairs of Duckfeet are exactly alike. Every pair of shoes is treated individually during production, the natural tanning and processing by hand allows for subtle variations in the leather. These variations are highlighted by the particular way you wear them, which imbues each shoe with personality, your story, for your life.
Himmerland features premium, full grain, 100% leather uppers, insole, and leather midsole. Our non-toxic, vegetable tanned leather is manufactured according to strict environmental standards. It is drum dyed using high quality, non-toxic dyes and specially treated to be water and dirt repellant. Using traditional European Veldtschoen construction the upper is built up by hand over a flat last then the midsole is double stitched to our 100% natural crepe rubber outsole. Every pair of Duckfeet comes into contact with many experienced hands before they are placed in their box and fitted to your feet.
Size and Care Guide
View our size and care guide here
Shipping
Shipping on orders over $100, within Australia, are free. Your order will be sent via Australia Post. Shipping to New Zealand is $30 AUD.
Re-soling and Accessories
Most of our styles can be resoled, you can purchase a resole from us when required.
Duckfeet are stylish, reliable, and hard-wearing. Give them just a little bit of care to keep them in tip-top shape.
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Caring for your leather Leather is skin, and skin needs care. We recommend that you apply a thin layer of leather conditioner or shoe cream at regular intervals. Don’t use too much at one time. It’s better to use a little less a bit more often. Let the shoe cream sit a few minutes and polish afterwards with a soft cloth. Use a shoehorn when you put your shoes on – they are easier to get on and the back will not be destroyed. Untie or unzip the shoes or boots completely when you remove them – so they are easier to pull off. It’s better for the shoes than trampling on them! If you care for your shoes regularly, you will enjoy them longer. Your shoes will be grateful for it. |
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If your shoes get wet Store your shoes in a dry and airy place. If your shoes become wet, fill them with crumpled newspaper and let them air-dry. When they are completely dried, you can again apply leather conditioner or shoe cream. Leather shoes should not be dried on a radiator – the leather becomes dried out and porous. If the leather gets water stains, take a cloth and make the whole shoe slightly damp. Treat the leather afterwards as described above. It is best to change your shoes daily. Give your Duckfeet a day’s rest, so they can release the foot’s moisture and dry thoroughly. |
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If your shoe get dirty If the shoes get dirty, clean them with a damp cloth. Let the shoes dry thoroughly and treat the leather again with shoe cream or leather conditioner. Be attentive to edges and seams, which should also be treated to maintain the leather and protect your shoes against water. |
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Caring for crepe rubber Crepe rubber soles can become hard at low temperatures, but this can be avoided by storing the shoes out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 20-25C. If the soles become hard, you can place the shoes on a warm radiator, until the crepe rubber is soft again. Avoid contact with solvents. The rubber cannot tolerate it and can dissolve. |
Most of our styles can be resoled, you can purchase a resole from us when required.
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Duckfeet in Denmark have been making shoes by hand for over forty years. Duckfeet are simple and functional, typical of mid-20th century Danish design. Duckfeet’s foot-formed design allows room for the toes to spread naturally as you walk, and for air to reach the feet. Leather midsoles and uppers breathe and transport moisture away from the foot. We use leather because it’s strong and long-lasting, but also flexible – allowing the shoe to move with and mould to your individual foot shape.
No two pairs of Duckfeet are exactly alike. Every pair of shoes is treated individually during production, the natural tanning and processing by hand allows for subtle variations in the leather. These variations are highlighted by the particular way you wear them, which imbues each shoe with personality, your story, for your life.
I love this shoe they are so cute
Fit them perfectly. They delivered very quickly with a lovely handwriting letter. It’s worth to spend money for that.
I hesitated for ages based on price, having not really paid more than $150 for shoes before, but wow worn at every opportunity since receiving and wish I'd purchased earlier
I think my feet spread / became more naturally aligned after 3 years of WFH and wearing little other than runners, and these are so comfortable and to my eye don't look clownish wide as I feared
I'm never going back to mass produced narrow style shoes
I have worn these shoes almost everyday for three months now (my link token for an official review has expired but I thought it is good to have really worn in the shoes before making a review). They are comfortable and stylish everyday, good for the office and any impromptu bushwalks.
The front-upper leather takes about a week or two to wear in since it cuts a little high on the foot, but once it does, it's soft as anything. Any scuffs on the leather can be easily brushed out and it looks better now than new.
The light-coloured sole on the other hand is made of some material which picks up and shows every dirt and grime you've ever stepped on. If the soles could be updated to some less dirt-attracting material, these might just be the perfect shoes!
And if Duckfeet Australia ever start selling these insoles too https://www.duckfeet.com/products/duckfeet-shoes-for-women/duckfeet-support-insole/c-1079/p-5745/ I reckon I just might be a customer for life. Very tempted to get a pair of the Himmerlands in green now.
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