Our opinion
Very expensive, very beautiful, creative, and of very good quality.
With Chinese manufacturing for such high prices (around €600 from France), we cannot say that Feit is a “good value for money” shoe brand.
That said, she has her arguments. On the one hand, these prices are partly explained by import costs, the brand not being distributed directly in Europe.
In addition, Chinese manufacturing, while not the most expensive, is not necessarily a sign of poor quality. And in some cases, like Feit, it’s even the opposite!
Because each pair is made entirely by a single craftsman rather than on a production line, with a hand construction that can be resoled.
Feit calls it “a handmade modified Goodyear.” We find these terms a little overused, but it is true that the construction takes a lot of inspiration from high-end dress shoes, including a cork plate on the inside and a bamboo shank (inner support structure).
And the leathers are very pleasant to look at and promise to take on a nice patina over time.
From the ultra-comfortable biotrainer to the adventurous military hiker, including minimalist basses, we must also admit that the unique designs have a lot of charm and taste.
Few readers will be able to afford to buy a pair from this brand, but keep your eyes peeled for second-hand or (very rare) sales at retailers.
The history of the brand Feit
Feit is a brand that offers contemporary shoes and sneakers with a more artisanal approach, and whose models are guided by a desire for minimalism, durability and ergonomics.
The name of the brand is pronounced “Fight”, like “combat” in English, and reflects its history: it was founded in 2005 by Tull Price, an Australian designer, who, after years working for fast fashion, decided to set out on his own to create a more responsible brand, focused on a minimalist craft product, made to last over time. From there his “fight” would have been born.
