VDR//TRAVEL_SHOE

The VDR_TRAVEL_23 is a men's retro lace-up with a split leather upper that reads differently depending on the colorway — the Smoky Blue carries a scale-textured surface with a steel-grey cast, while the Caramel Tan runs a warm amber with brogue-style perforation detailing. Both sit on a thick lug rubber outsole that adds height and grip without a platform insert.

Three eyelets, waxed laces, round toe, and a soft PU insole that holds up across airport terminals, late-night city blocks, and back-to-back days on your feet. The outsole's tread pattern is deep enough to handle uneven pavement without looking like a hiking shoe. This is the shoe you wear when the fit needs to hold from noon to midnight.

At $99.99 USD, the split leather upper puts it above the all-synthetic options in the same price bracket — most chunky-sole shoes at this range use full PU uppers. If you want the texture and structure of leather without going full dress shoe, this is the gap it fills. Sizes run EU 38–46 (US 5.5–12); use the cm measurement listed per size for the most accurate fit.

Technical Highlights

• Upper: Split leather construction — scale-textured in Smoky Blue, brogue-embossed in Caramel Tan; no synthetic mesh panels
• Sole: Non-slip rubber lug outsole with deep tread; chunky platform profile adds visible height
• Insole: Soft PU cushioning; size to your foot length using the cm guide per variant
• Closure: 3-eyelet lace-up with round toe; lace-up allows width adjustment for a secure fit
• Sizing: EU 38–46 / US 5.5–12; each variant lists foot length in cm — size by cm measurement, not just US/EU conversion

FAQ

Do these run true to size?
Yes. The lace-up closure lets you adjust for width. Each size variant lists the foot length in cm — use that number, not just the US/EU conversion, for the most accurate fit.

What's the upper actually made of?
Split leather — not full-grain, not synthetic. The Smoky Blue has a scale-embossed texture; the Caramel Tan has a brogue-style perforation pattern. Both are leather-surfaced with no mesh panels.

How does this compare to other chunky-sole shoes at this price?
Most chunky-sole shoes in the $100–130 USD range use full PU or synthetic uppers. The VDR_TRAVEL_23 uses a split leather upper, which gives a denser, more structured surface than all-synthetic alternatives at the same price point.

What do I wear these with?
Smoky Blue: dark denim, black cargo trousers, wide-leg grey pants. Caramel Tan: earth tones, washed neutrals, black trousers. Both colorways sit in the business-casual-to-streetwear range without leaning too formal or too athletic.

How do I clean them?
Wipe with a damp cloth. No machine washing. Air dry away from heat. Condition the leather periodically to keep the upper from drying out.