male monday: pskaufman's tire-welted shoes and boots

what's cool, earth-friendly and will last for the next two decades? pskaufman's goodyear tire-soled footwear, of course.

launched in 2010 by designer paul kaufman, the pskaufman line reflects an appreciation for classic artisanship and shoes that last much longer than their modernly produced counterparts. the soles are made from old tires rescued from landfills and incinerators, while the uppers are full-grain leather.

not to mention, the shoes exude sort of an "untouchably cool" factor that would appeal to even the most discriminating san francisco hipster.

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