{"product_id":"hand-welted-gurkha-chestnut","title":"Gurkha, Closed-Toe Sandal - Chestnut | Rajputana Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGurkha Sandal, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"204\"\u003eA summer silhouette shaped by history and rebuilt with shoemaking discipline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"287\"\u003eThe BLKBRD Gurkha in Chestnut reinterprets a classic warm-weather design through structured hand-welted construction and considered last geometry. It offers the openness and ventilation expected from a sandal while maintaining the visual authority and support of serious footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Chestnut leather introduces a warmer, earth-toned character that evolves subtly with wear. Over time, darker burnishing develops across flex points and strap edges, creating a relaxed yet intentional patina. This natural tonal deepening enhances the dimensional strap design and allows the shoe to feel more personal with each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Gurkha works naturally with linen or tropical wool tailoring, relaxed denim, and smart summer separates. Its closed-toe discipline provides more visual structure than open sandals while remaining lighter and more breathable than loafers, making it an intelligent choice for travel and warm-weather professional settings. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor collectors building a thoughtful summer rotation, the Gurkha offers the openness of a sandal with the visual discipline of a loafer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBuilt using traditional hand-welted methods, the shoe is fully resolable, designed to remain in rotation for years rather than seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eFit is generally true to size. As a structured slip-on style, some wearers may prefer half a size down for a more secure hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eLast : ROYCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sleek Round\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eHand-welted construction\u003c\/strong\u003e ensuring longevity and character over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eClosed-toe Gurkha design\u003c\/strong\u003e for a more sophisticated, semi-formal appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eWoven, caged leather upper\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by traditional Gurkha construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"995\"\u003ePremium full grain leather\u003c\/strong\u003e with hand-finished patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eAdjustable buckle strap\u003c\/strong\u003e for a secure and personalized fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eLeather lining and insole\u003c\/strong\u003e for comfort and breathability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eLeather sole with stacked heel\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and classic proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eThe Gurkha sandal is a silhouette shaped by climate, movement, and military necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eOften associated with the footwear worn by Gurkha soldiers of Nepal in the 19th century, its distinctive caged leather construction was designed to provide ventilation in intense heat while maintaining protection and stability during long marches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eAs Gurkha regiments became part of the British and Indian Armies, the design travelled across continents, valued for its rare balance of openness and structural intent. In the years following the World Wars, returning officers introduced the style into civilian life, where it gradually evolved into a refined warm-weather classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eToday, the closed-toe Gurkha endures as footwear that carries both purpose and character — relaxed in climate yet disciplined in appearance, equally suited to travel, tailoring, and considered seasonal dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLKBRD SHOEMAKER | HAND WELTED SHOES, HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA","offers":[{"title":"UK 5 \/ EU 39 \/ US 6","offer_id":47000175771826,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 6 \/ EU 40 \/ US 7","offer_id":47000175804594,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 7 \/ EU 41 \/ US 8","offer_id":47000175837362,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 8 \/ EU 42 \/ US 9","offer_id":47000175870130,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 9 \/ EU 43 \/ US 10","offer_id":47000175902898,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10 \/ EU 44 \/ US 11","offer_id":47000175935666,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 11 \/ EU 45 \/ US 12","offer_id":47000175968434,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12 \/ EU 46 \/ US 13","offer_id":47000176001202,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 13 \/ EU 47 \/ US 14","offer_id":47000176033970,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/2075\/4098\/files\/178_aead5623-4d18-4436-a236-c75d45225df4.jpg?v=1769836523","url":"https:\/\/www.blkbrdshoemaker.com\/products\/hand-welted-gurkha-chestnut","provider":"BLKBRD SHOEMAKER | HAND WELTED SHOES, HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}