About Us
Customizing One Pair
at a Time
When we say “custom,” we mean a literal endless stream of possibilities. Whether you want us to fit your prosthetic, bring your favorite anime to life, put your favorite art on your boots, or just make you the most comfortable person standing in line, we’ve got you covered. Our artists are skilled in all styles of art, from cartoons to realistic portraits, and can do so in many mediums, including appliqués, beadwork, leather tooling, and embroideries and stitch work. Whatever you dream, we will make it your reality.
Anika Jaan has been creating handmade custom boots since 2012 and has made literally thousands of pairs. Once Anika completed a formal apprenticeship, she wanted to form a custom boot company that promotes superior customer service, strives for high-quality art of all styles, and makes both her employees and customers feel seen. She launched Stitchwalker in 2020. Her husband, two best friends, and several other amazingly awesome artists have now joined her to create an inspired business ready to tackle any boot challenge.
Your Options
Starting your masterpiece with a good foundation is crucial. Therefore, we let you choose the type of leather for the main body of the boot. Bull hide is a bit stiffer and less stretchy, comparable to many store-bought knee highs. Bison hide, on the other hand, is a bit thicker with a more noticeable grain and is often more stretchy and floppy. Both will last you many years with minimal care and decades with a bit of attention and finesse.
All of our boots are lined at the bottom with a removable sheep’s wool insert (or faux if you have an allergy) to create an ultra-comfortable slipper feel, while also allowing for machine washing.
We do a lot of detail work with veg tan leather (for embossing/leather tooling) and deer hide (for appliqués), but you can also add stingray, ostrich, snake, fox, and/or coyote hides as details.
About our Artists
Anika Jaan
“The Boss,” Visionary, And CEO
At one point in time, Anika worked on every aspect of each boot herself. Since then, she has enjoyed adding new people to the team, who bring extra expertise and fresh pair of eyes. Anika loves realism painting and recreating cartoons, portraits, and other artwork on boots. She enjoys sewing as well as hiking with her family and reading.
John E Jaan
Head Of The Button Division, Branding Consultant
John is all about the details, be it through button tying, polishing boots, or helping customers choose intricate details. He doubles up as a top visionary for booth designs, repairs, and builds. His favorite task is making antler buttons. When not working, he enjoys cooking meals (often for others at work), hiking with his family, and gardening.
Amanda Draughn (Dinka)
The “Right Hand” Because Anika Is A Proud Lefty
Amanda is a spreadsheet enthusiast who’s very sharp and helps keep the business organised. She’s a general workshop elf and a specialist in cutting all types of materials, from leather to antler to metal. As a Virgo, she likes to keep the workshop flowing. When away from work, she enjoys relaxing with a coffee and a good book.
Martha Draughn
The Queen of Customer Service
As our sales and design expert, Martha helps you envision your very own pair of boots. She also looks after painting and coloring. Before final packaging, she makes sure your boots are carefully inspected and boxed up for safe delivery. Outside of work, she likes spending time with Dinka, her wife, and their two pups. She also enjoys a tasty beverage by the fire.
Brianna Adair
Brianna brings a formal art education to the table, making her an excellent consultant on “making the boots look good.” She is completing a full apprenticeship with Anika so she can make boots in her own shop, and you’ll see her at many of our retail locations. Don’t hesitate to ask for her advice or expertise, as she is passionate about bringing dreams to life.
James Adair
James is an anchor in this business, physically and metaphorically building our booths and client relations everywhere he goes. If you choose to get fit in person, there’s a big chance you’ll get to work with him. No matter the order, you can be sure that James will make the experience fun and easy.
Monica Bethelwood Tucker
Artist, Painter, And Concept Designer
Monica loves bringing a customer’s creative vision to reality by using a broad palette that makes way for a multilayered symphony of colors. Her style favors natural, earth-centered, and whimsical designs; and she is intrigued and inspired by archetype and mythological themes. Outside of work, Monica likes tending to the bees and other animals on her farm. She enjoys painting in her studio as well as concocting in the kitchen with her two kids.
Our Efforts To Build A Sustainable Future
It’s important to us that we protect our planet and help our fellow artists. All excess soling is sent to a recycling facility that makes rubber mulch for playgrounds. Antler remnants from our buttoning process are sold or donated to other artists, designers, and business owners for numerous products and applications. Any leather we cannot use on boots is used by renaissance festival, Celtic fest, and cosplay vendors to create their own products. If you wish to buy any of our remnants, please reach out!
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