Spalwart

Shoe brand Spalwart probably doesn't ring any bells—and it's to no surprise. The virtually unheard-of label, founded by Christoffer Brattin and Fredrik Johansson, is favorite of fashion connoisseurs who rely almost completely on industry talk, untainted by outsider opinions. Offering slides and sneakers with precise construction and in a variety of carefully selected color ways, Spalwart is a favorite of revered fashion designer Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons fame—which, let's face it, is the only stamp of approval anyone will ever need.