Café Mountain x Padmore & Barnes: The Original P204 ‘Hairy Hiker’
Café Mountain crosses paths with Padmore & Barnes to bring you The Original P204 ‘Hairy Hiker’ in an exclusive collaboration.
In case you weren’t familiar with the brand, Kilkenny-based heritage shoemakers Padmore & Barnes have been manufacturing timeless footwear staples since 1934. Now a cornerstone of traditional shoemaking, the brand has been synonymous with high-finish craftsmanship for generations.
One of their most notable styles, the P204 first originated from Padmore & Barnes' Irish factory way back in the 1960s and has been lovingly refined by skilled artisans ever since. To this day, the iconic moccasin stitch that defines all Padmore & Barnes silhouettes is hand-sewn by skilled local craftspeople from the comfort of their own homes.
Drawing references from the theme of ‘taking it easy’ in nature, we’ve teamed up with Padmore & Barnes to design a shoe that contrasts against the fast-paced world we live in today. As the world speeds up and many look to more aggressive and extreme performance products, we seek to promote a positive message of slowing down and keeping it simple whilst remaining functional and classic in our output.
Fabricated in a robust and extra-hairy two-tone suede, the Café Mountain x Padmore & Barnes Original P204 ‘Hairy Hiker’ features several distinctive and purposeful details. The iconic ‘D ring’ lacing system and dual-tone hiking laces hark back to the golden age of the outdoors, a time when leisure and taking it easy outdoors were ever prominent.
Building on the theme of comfort and durability, an ultra-lightweight VIBRAM Morflex midsole provides enhanced mobility and comfort, allowing the wearer to manoeuvre freely and with relaxed intent.
Limited to just 50 pairs, the Cafe Mountain x Padmore & Barnes P204 ‘Hairy Hiker’ (£165) will launch on Friday, November 15th at 11am GMT exclusively via our webstore.