Nootkas

Nootkas is a Portland, Oregon footwear label built around felted wool house shoes. Core styles include the Astoria mule, the Victoria with its ankle cutout and higher closed heel, and open-back scuffs, all designed in the US and handcrafted in a Fair Trade Certified workshop in Nepal from responsibly sourced New Zealand merino wool. Construction is zero-drop, with a wool footbed that molds to the foot, roomy toe boxes, leather soles and plastic-free, dye-free colorways. The brand sells direct online, with slippers typically under $150.