Reed Blake 1835 was created by three shoe enthusiasts. Reed Blake 1835 is an innovative brand distributed online only at prices at least half those of comparable quality brands..
Created in Switzerland and manufactured in Europe.
We manufacture Reed Blake 1835 high end shoes and distribute them directly to the end customer. This means that Reed Blake 1835 shoes are at least half the price of competing brands for the same or better quality.
Discover our collectionsSwiss designed, Reed Blake shoes are exclusively made in Europe with the best components on the market.
The leathers for all Goodyear and Blake stitched models come from the famous Tanneries du Puy in France. The 3D Scotchguard® treated suedes are carefully selected at Charles F. Stead in England.
Read moreWe work with 99% biodegradable components and choose the best materials to guarantee an unparalleled longevity of our products.
Read moreContains a basic shoe care kit, two pairs of spare laces, two protective bags and a bag for your accessories
And discover the incredible story of Lyman Reed Blake who has been our inspiration throughout the creation of the brand.
See the productsAll our products are made to last. In this way we are helping to protect our environment. In addition, Reed Blake 1835 has entered into a partnership with Almighty Tree for a programme of 75 trees to be planted each year, initially in Switzerland.
Read moreis a tribute to the American inventor Lyman Reed Blake.
Lyman Reed Blake, an American inventor born in Massachusetts in 1835, created a sewing machine that could be used to join the sole of a shoe to the upper part. He thus gave his name to the famous Blake stitching that is so well loved for its comfort, durability and elegance.
read moreThis invention, which was patented by the American government in 1858, helped industrialize a previously artisanal manufacturing process by establishing an innovative and precise assembly technique.
In 1859, Lyman Reed Blake sold his patent to an American entrepreneur, Gordon McKay, for US$ 8,000 and became a shareholder of McKay Company, a position he retained until his retirement in 1874. Throughout his career, Lyman Reed Blake continuously invented new machines and manufacturing processes.
Blake stitching is still used by the world’s leading shoe brands.
Reed Blake 1835 is committed to the same approach of constant innovation, combining traditional and high-end products with the latest digital techniques. In order to meet the needs of as many customers as possible, Reed Blake 1835 uses two assembly techniques to make its shoes, namely Blake stitching and Goodyear stitching.
Reed Blake 1835 shoes are designed in Switzerland and manufactured exclusively in Europe.
components
It takes no less than 32 different components to make a Reed Blake shoe.
steps
It takes 207 steps to make a pair of Reed Blakes.
days
From the cutting of the leather to the finishing and polishing stage, it takes 9 days to offer you a pair of Reed Blake shoes.
references
Number of references of current collection.
number of half-sizes
from 38 to 48
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