These stunning, incredible, perfect sneakers were bought many, many years ago by me, worn once or twice, and although I adore them, they are too nice to be worn on the mud covered farm property that we occupy here at Saunders Militaria.

I’ve kept them stored, and decided that they should go to a better home and actually be enjoyed. I have since found out that the amazing menswear brand that made them (The Hill-Side) doesn’t even exist anymore! Which is very sad indeed, as these are astounding pieces of footwear.

Here is a write up with all the details from a site that used to sell them:

“Get ready for the rainy season with these all Weather Hightops by The Hill Side featuring Ventile cloth uppers, which is an extremely densely woven fabric known for its water-repellent characteristics set atop a high traction natural rubber outsole with an extra rugged toe cap and toe guard. Rounding out the design are details such as the brass D ring eyelets , gusseted tongue as well a lightweight terrycloth lining to keep your feet nice and comfortable. These are ethically produced in Japan by highly skilled craftspeople in a beautiful, 140-year old factory in western Japan. They're sewn and assembled completely by hand, and are produced using a traditional vulcanization process that employs natural rubber that the factory processes in-house.

- Ventile Weatherproof Uppers

- Hand Sewn & Assembled

- Natural Rubber Sole

- Ethically Crafted

- Made In Japan”


Once these are sold, I highly doubt you will find another pair unfortunately.

Size Men’s 12.
12” long, 4” wide, 6.5” high.