Rollie

Rollie

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to bike ride around the streets of Berlin with comfortable, yet on-trend footwear, without needing to wear your work-out gear? Or wait in line to visit the Colosseum without aching feet? The idea of owning a shoe so light and comfortable, yet still super cool, has always been on the traveller's mind and Australian designer, Vince Lebon has created this reality.

Wanting to create a shoe so light that you could take as many pairs as you wanted whilst travelling, Lebon was inspired by his flight attendant wife, Kat aka Rollie, who was looking for the perfect shoe to jet set around the world with.

Not long after this initial thought, Lebon realised that this was something that most people, including aspiring travelers, would want. Being inspired by the Havaiana flip flop where people would come back for different designs each season, Lebon self-funded his creation in 2012 and sold his first 500 pairs in five weeks at the South Melbourne Market. Each shoe was consistently comfortable, on-trend and light. They represented Rollie Nation.

Weighing 20g less than a pair of Havaianas, Rollie's matchless style is versatile and perfect for any occasion. Rollie caters for the youthful spirits, the older souls and anyone who loves a comfortable shoe. Being inspired by the world, Rollie is a brand connected to the universal love of colour, wonder and fun!

Four successful years down the track, Rollies are now being sold in leading stores in 11 countries around the world; Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Netherlands, Germany, Dubai, UK and USA. From casual trainers to stylish lace ups, Rollie is designed for men, women and children, allowing the whole family to experience the Rollie Nation Revolution.

The Mechanics

Wanting to create a shoe so light that you can take as many pairs as you wanted whilst travelling, Vince Lebon created a shoe that weighs 20g less than a pair of Havaianas. Yes, that's right, lighter than a pair of flip flops!

Rollie shoes are crafted with energy returning EVA soles, memory foam socks and thin and flexible stiffeners, making them brilliantly light. Rollie's soles have also been internationally tested for wear and tear and include a marvelous added grip for rainy days. You can run, jump, shop and even bike ride in a pair of Rollies without the heaviness of a regular shoe weighing you down. We mean, who wants to own a pair of shoes that weigh more than two bananas? We don't! Rollie is all about comfort, lightness and fun, with a big dash of colour.

Rollie materials are hand-finished nubuck and soft cow burnish leathers, with a leather sock and leather rand. The signature contrast stitching and laces give them added extra detailing so you know you're wearing a Rollie shoe! No matter what age you are, what country you live in or how the weather permits, there's a Rollie spark inside of all of us!

The innovation behind the mechanics of the shoe is not only what makes Rollie great, it's the way we feel when wearing a pair – on-trend, light and comfortable. With mention by WGSN as -Brand to Watch in 2016', we are part of something big. We are part of a nation.