The Baldwin

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"— you have to decide who you are, and force the world to deal with you, not with its idea of you.” - James Baldwin, The Last Interview and Other Conversations The Baldwin boot. An ode to the late, great literary master of and beyond his time; James Baldwin. Inspired by an iconic image of James Baldwin sitting on a stool outside of his house in the South of France, featured in Esquire in 1980. A fierce Leo and native New Yorker, Baldwin exposed society for its shortcomings. An intellectual and eloquent black, gay man in America, the power of his words/intellect commanded the attention of many despite race and class. Feel empowered walking into any room in the Baldwin boots, and leave a sense of your presence behind upon exiting. Hecho en Mexico Vegetable-tanned leather upper (imperfections to be expected) Leather interior Wood heel 7cm/2.75 in heel Riri zipper closure Show more