Warm neutral tones bring a fresh take on the traditional white summer shoe in our versatile SS12 Oatmeal Collection. Sit back and settle into the simplicity of our classic McQueen in textured denim and peanut nubuck, our sporty Gregory in perforated full grain leather and soft suede, our elegant Bailey in buttery nubuck and textured denim, our sleek Wilder in smooth and perforated full grain leather and our new tie up or slip on Bruce in textured denim and canvas piping that’s equally effortless with or without laces. Whether you prefer to walk, run or relax, our Oatmeal Collection lets you move easily through an endless summer.


Celebrating freedom of movement, the Payton offers a sophisticated play on the ever-evolving athletic shoe. Taking cues from modern running technology, we joined an open mesh design, neoprene heel and technical lace details with the style of our classic CLAE outsole. Whether you’re looking to hit the open road or just want to break from convention, the Payton gives you the liberty of choice.


Find out more at: http://www.clae.com/Product.aspx?l=00010000000000000000&p=CLA01259&shop=true


Spring is here and our 2012 Spring/Summer lineup is too. Get them here.


In honor of the new season, we’ve captured the warm promise of spring with our spirited SS12 Chestnut Collection.


Our Favorite Shop (OFS) is our first retail/creative space located in Mid City, Los Angeles. The space will serve as a retail platform for us to showcase our shoes and present an assortment of creative products as well as house our design studio. The interior was a collaboration with our founder and creative director Sung Choi, architect Nathan Lentz and Shin Okuda from the furniture design company WAKA WAKA with assistance from architect Francis Ireifej. We have partnered up with longtime friend and retail veteran Pete Arbelaez, a Union LA alum and the creator of Craft/Los Angeles, to expand our vision for the shop. Both native New Yorkers and long time residents of Mid City LA, Sung and Pete felt it was important to add on to the eclectic mix of shops in the their own neighborhood and extend the community vibe, providing a welcoming space for everyone. Stop by if you’re in the area and say hi.


Our Favorite Shop

5455 W. Pico Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90019 

Store Hours: Tuesday - Sunday (11am-6pm)


The desert boot has been a classic in men’s footwear since it first started to hit the market in the early 1950s. These stylish boots originate from South Africa during the time British Army was fighting against Rommel in World War II. Originally the South Africans wanted their shoemakers to find a replacement to their own worn- out veldtschoens. The Egyptian craftsmen came up with a boot that had a supple suede upper and solid crepe soles that were not only stylish, but also much more comfortable, compared to the other shoes of the day, and were very easy to maintain.

The Strayhorn draws upon the same timeless aesthetic of the desert boot but with the added benefits of modern day refinements. By replacing the crepe sole, know to become extremely slippery in wet conditions, with a modern cupsole we’ve taken the next step in improving on the comfort and performance of the desert boot, while also allowing the injection of color.

Whether rain or shine, the Strayhorn updates a familiar silhouette with a quiet confidence in shape and function. These mid-tops lend an air of charm with a splash of sophistication, never missing a beat.


When planning for this spring we were looking to bring something new with the materials for the Jones. In the past we have outfitted the Jones, our boot inspired sneaker, in heavy oiled and waxed leathers. However for this spring we looked to lighten it up a bit. We brought in two textured canvases and a cotton ripstop textile to add a little new life into an old favorite.

The textured canvases, in chestnut and acorn, have a sturdy feel, somewhat reminiscent of a nice piece of luggage and for the ripstop we used a heavy weight cotton canvas. Premium leather details put the final touches on the shoes to maintain the durable heritage aficionados of the Jones have come to know and love.

All three colors keep the rugged feel of the Jones just with a little twist for spring.


We created the Chambers to be a modern gentlemen’s moccasin. The word moccasin comes from an early Native American translation that means, “shoe” and has been associated with the soft leather slippers worn by various tribes. Moccasins were essential to the Native Americans because they not only provided comfort for long journeys, but they were extremely versatile in design to be well suited for different geographical and climate conditions.

With the Chambers, we wanted to capture the same spirit of outdoor exploration that they originally were inspired by. Rich, natural colors echo the natural beauty of the wilderness while the leather accents pay homage to the original moccasins. With a non-traditional athletic upper on a low profile athletic cup sole with a neoprene heel, Chambers provides the comfort and utility suited for your next adventure.


Our Favorite Shop, (OFS for short) our first store in Los Angeles, is now open for business! Located in the Mid-City LA, 5455 West Pico Blvd, CA 90019. Tel.323-930-0347 

Come by and check our Spring 2012 Collection and an assortment of thoughtfully curated accessories.

We are open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am to 6pm. Come by this week and get a free gift with purchase… and stay tuned for the official launch in the coming months.

For the next installment of our five by five series, we bring together the sounds of DJ Soulscape and visuals of artist David Ellis. DJ Soulscape is known around the world as one of the most influential Korean pioneers of crate digging. A DJ and producer who grew up around his parents’ extensive soul and Motown vinyl collection, DJ Soulscape became a rabid fan of 1980s hip-hop, and through his travels continues his search for music from old and new records alike.David Ellis aka SKWERM, leader and organizer of the famed Barnstormers crew, painter and sculptor, provides the art reflecting DJ Soulscape’s mix. He is known for his motion paintings, which interpret music and sounds. Ellis’ work has been compared to the free flow form of Jazz, embracing and utilizing the spontaneity of the creative process. So get your dancing shoes on and vibe out to this hour long eceletic mix of funk, jazz and soul from all corners of the world. (Click on Image to Audio link)


For the next installment of our five by five series, we bring together the sounds of DJ Soulscape and visuals of artist David Ellis. DJ Soulscape is known around the world as one of the most influential Korean pioneers of crate digging. A DJ and producer who grew up around his parents’ extensive soul and Motown vinyl collection, DJ Soulscape became a rabid fan of 1980s hip-hop, and through his travels continues his search for music from old and new records alike.

David Ellis aka SKWERM, leader and organizer of the famed Barnstormers crew, painter and sculptor, provides the art reflecting DJ Soulscape’s mix. He is known for his motion paintings, which interpret music and sounds. Ellis’ work has been compared to the free flow form of Jazz, embracing and utilizing the spontaneity of the creative process.

So get your dancing shoes on and vibe out to this hour long eceletic mix of funk, jazz and soul from all corners of the world.

(Click on Image to Audio link)

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