7 Days Left to Order the Heddels x Crown Northampton Grand Union Sneaker

We joined forces with Crown Northampton to make the world's best denim sneaker, built with Dyneema-infused raw denim and veg-tan leather.

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Orders for the Heddels x Crown Northampton Gran Union Wholecut Sneaker close on December 3rd.

We joined forces with Crown Northampton to launch the Grand Union Wholecut Sneaker, a denim & leather sneaker built to last for years and earn unique fades along the way.

But there is much more to this Union than denim and leather - there's a laundry list of world-class materials, shoemaking expertise, and Northamptonshire heritage in each pair.

• Upper: Dyneema Denim – 14 oz. raw selvedge denim, woven using 30% Dyneema yarns. Dyneema is the strongest fiber in the world, stronger than steel on a weight-for-weight basis. AA motorcycle abrasion rated with 550kg of tensile strength on the warp yarns.

• Upper Lining, Accents, and footbed: Italian Veg-Tanned Baby Calf – Tanned in traditional wooden drums over eight weeks in a Tuscan tannery using the top selection of raw material sourced from the Alpine region. Typically reserved for the uppers of bespoke dress shoes, this premium leather will gain patina with use and wear and mold to your feet for a seriously comfortable wear. Strong enough to handle multiple re-soles if required.

• Toe Puff: Oak Bark Tanned Calf Leather – Sourced from the last oak bark tannery in the UK, J & FJ Baker, this leather has been selected for the toe puff for its exceptional ability to mold to the foot.

• Sole: Lactae Hevea Cup Sole – Made from natural rubber and sidewall stitched for a fully re-soleable construction.

• Cushioning: Cork & Memory Foam – For instant cushioning that will mold to your feet, getting more comfortable with each wear.

• Laces: Waxed cotton

Learn Everything About the Grand Union Wholecut

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