The Arki is the perfect felt shoe for Spring.  A fun and stylish way to take your slip-on sneakers in a new direction! The arki by Aki Choklat for Lahtiset is hand-made in Finland. Made of wool felt, the shoes are highly breathable and provide excellent insulation and warmth for...
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It's that time of year - the cooler temperatures are just the beginning reminders of what's around the corner! The chill is coming!If you're like me, this means thinking about how will I stay warm, and in particular, how will I keep my cold feet, warm and cozy. Good thing,...
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Is it weird that I'm filled with excitement as the season turns to fall?  I am a bit sad that summer has finally come to an end as I really enjoyed this summer even though the weather wasn’t ideal, I travelled, got to work on a variety of cool work projects, did some...
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It's time to answer the most common questions we get about felt boots. Can I wear my boots in the snow?The answer is yes! Felt boots are perfect for wearing in the snow and cold temperatures. The snow behaves on your boots similarly to the way snow behaves on wool...
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It's winter and let's face it in the cold days of January it's hard to stay warm! So what's the perfect way to keep your feet and the rest of you warm? Put on a pair of wool felt boots! Why you ask? Let's start with a few facts on...
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On a bleak, frigid winter day, it’s easy to put on a dull sweater and a pair of jeans. However, after consulting our list of reasons, be convinced that making the conscious decision to wear brighter colors this season has its own benefits. 1) It literally brightens your mood Who...
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"The felting process is like a manipulated chaos, which is based on the fact that the wool fibers become tangled. The felter tries to influence the process with machinery ensuring that the tangling of fibers progresses in the desired way." With deep roots founded in 1921, Lahtiset is the only...
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