Children of the Revolution

Think – go your own way.

iPhoto-42-2Think! shoes are produced in Kopfing Austria

Unlike most shoes available today, they are not mass produced.

Sally has been to the factory in Kopfing and she was blown away by how much the people really cared. it isn’t a huge factory and apparently it is the kind of place where everyone eats lunch together – cooked for them every day. Everyone has a window looking out onto the beautiful mountainside. As Sally says, “unbelievable green with goats and stuff.”

The people who work at Think! see themselves as craftspeople and artists because they are passionate about even the smallest details.

They believe (and we quote) that “nothing great can ever come without enthusiasm which warms the soul.”iPhoto-45

Here’s another quote from their latest catalogue (Winter 2011). One person with dedication, endurance and resolve can achieve more than 100 people whose interests are limited to just one thing.”

From a technical point of view, most Thinks! have a removable insole which means they can work with orthodics. It also means you can air them out. A lot of them also have a rubber sole which helps to prevent you slipping.

Did we mention they are also very gorgeous?

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Think! Go your own way and no one can overtake you

I love it when we get new stuff. Customers come in and purr when they see these Thinks! iPhoto-42-1

I’m guessing that most people just look at them and figure they are gorgeous, but there is a lot more to Think! than meets the eye.

Here’s what they have to say on their website:

Here in Sauwald, Upper Austria, we tend to think a little different. We don’t like to take the beaten path, but prefer to blaze our own trail. And for like-minded people, walking on our trail can open up new horizons.

That’s the reason why we make different shoes. Shoes that are good for your feet. Using all-natural materials, we craft them with love and respect for the tradition of shoe-making.

Our shoes feature unique design and an independent character for people who have the courage to swim against the stream of anonymous fashion. People who are confident in their personal sense of style. Continued…