By sourcing leather from a local, family-run tannery and employing skilled Kenyan artisans to complete the intricate hand-beadwork that embellishes each pair, footwear label Laidback London supports job creation in developing regions and preserves the practice of traditional crafts. Each colorful, unique style blends the rich cultural heritage of the brand's Mombasa-born founder with the fashion-forward sensibility of his current London home. Suede upper Sherpa insole Rubber sole Slip-on styling Imported Laidback London has been working with artisans and local communities in Kenya since 2002 to create beautiful, timeless products using natural and sustainable materials. Laidback London also creates much-needed jobs and provides sustainable incomes for their team in Kenya which in turn has a positive impact on the local communities. With a full-time presence on the ground, the company also supports workers - teaching them new skills, offering soft loans for housing and giving education grants for the workers’ children.