MILWORKS The Rite Stuff x Papa Nui x John Lofgren indigo denim sneakers with olive vulcanized rubber soles.
MILWORKS x The Rite Stuff x Papa Nui x John Lofgren indigo denim sneakers with vulcanized olive rubber soles.
MILWORKS x The Rite Stuff x Papa Nui x John Lofgren indigo denim sneakers with olive vulcanized rubber toe caps.
MILWORKS Amoskeag indigo denim sneakers with vulcanized rubber soles and brown laces, top-down view.
MILWORKS x The Rite Stuff x Papa Nui x John Lofgren indigo denim vulcanized sneakers with olive rubber soles.
MILWORKS Amoskeag indigo denim Champion sneakers with brown cotton laces and vulcanized rubber soles.

The Rite Stuff x Papa Nui x John Lofgren Bootmaker Champion Sneakers

$ 230.00
Size 7
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It started with a conversation among three old friends who share a weakness for things made the right way. The result: a sneaker concept that stepped straight out of a New England mill town in the 1800s, crossed the Pacific, and landed in a Japanese workshop in search of perfection. It’s the first-ever triple collaboration from The Rite Stuff, Papa Nui, and John Lofgren Bootmaker: the Amoskeag Denim Champion Sneakers.

Established in 1873, Moonstar is legendary for keeping traditional ka ryu (kiln vulcanization) alive. Each pair of our collaborative sneakers is hand-assembled by master craftsmen in Moonstar's Kurume plant before being placed into a specialized kiln. The heat triggers a chemical reaction in the natural rubber, permanently bonding it to the heavy-duty upper.

If you wear standard canvas shoes, you're used to them losing their shape and wearing out in months. Moonstar builds shoes to the same rigorous standards as the finest Japanese heritage garments. This is a sneaker designed for people who hate flimsy sneakers.

The uppers are sewn from 10.5 oz indigo denim reproduced from 1800s Amoskeag cloth. The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was once the world’s largest textile producer and supplied Levi’s with denim for their earliest workwear in the 19th century. This denim will fade, crease, and develop character with wear, exactly like your favorite jeans.

Each pair features double-thick vulcanized soles, reinforced edges, and double stitching at every stress point. 

If you've been looking for a hot-weather footwear alternative that doesn't sacrifice on heritage aesthetic or ethical production, this is it.

  • D width
  • 100% cotton Amoskeag reproduction 10.5 oz. denim uppers, milled in Japan
  • Vulcanized double-layer rubber soles
  • Eyelets and vents made in Japan
  • Dense sponge insole
  • 100% cotton laces, made in Japan
  • Made in Japan 

Shipping Details

This item is available and usually ships within 2 business days of date of purchase. Not all orders are available to ship on weekends. If you are purchasing multiple items -- lead times may vary for each. All orders over $999 will ship with signature required.

Domestic Shipping Charges 

  • Orders under $150 Ground shipping (4-10 business days) $10 - available for all orders in the United States. 
  • Orders over $150 Ground shipping 4-6 business days - Free - available for all orders in the United States. 
  • 2 Day Shipping $30

International Shipping Charges 

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  • Online and phone purchases can also be returned in store, in accordance with our policy.
  • Need an exchange? Follow steps above and let us know the items you would like to exchange for.

U.S. Return and Exchange Policy

Milworks gladly accepts returns of unworn, unwashed, undamaged or defective merchandise purchased online, by phone or in stores for delivery that shipped to a U.S. address for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of original purchase. If you live in Milwaukee WI for your convenience, online and phone purchases may be returned to the Milworks store. Refunds will be made in the form of the original payment. All apothecary, masks, altered apparel or final sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Returning or Exchanging a Gift

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  • When using our prepaid label the cost of the label will be deducted from your refund.
  • Once we receive your return, we will refund the purchase amount to a Milworks E-gift Card.
  • In stores, requests to return or exchange merchandise received as a gift must be accompanied by a gift receipt. We will refund the purchase amount to a Milworks Gift Card.
  • Need an exchange? Follow steps above and let us know the items you would like to exchange for.

International Return and Exchange Policy

Milworks gladly accepts returns of unworn, unwashed, undamaged or defective merchandise purchased online for delivery that shipped to a international address for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of original purchase. Refunds will be made in the form of the original payment. All apothecary, masks, altered apparel or final sale items cannot be returned or exchanged. Please send all returns to this address

Milworks - Returns
143 N Broadway St 
Milwaukee WI 53202

Please note that you will still be responsible for any international return shipping fees and original shipping charges.

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