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The Other Side of the Island
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Footwear for the Island Lifestyle
Honolua Bay, Maui - Hawai‘i
KEEPERS OF ALOHA
‘Īao Valley, Maui - Hawai‘i
In Native Hawaiian society, there was no separation between the people and the ‘āina (land). They were one and the same, a profound interconnectedness. To achieve this remarkable symbiosis with the natural world, every man and woman had a specific kuleana (responsibility) in their community. In essence, sustainable stewardship of the ‘āina—maintaining the fragile balance of limited natural resources from mountains to the sea—ensured their survival as a people and the preservation of their culture. This season, we celebrate this spirit of stewardship, of protecting the special places that nourish our lives, through the examples of a handful of Maui natives who protect their far-flung corner of the island, preserving the stories and sustainable lifestyles of the past. From a man choosing to live off the grid and grow or catch his own food to a young documentarian updating Hawai‘i’s rich oral tradition. From a fireman keeping watch over a remote coastline to friends perpetuating culture through sharing aloha, the stories of these modern guardians continue to keep their Northwest Maui sanctuary thriving for future generations.
In Hawai‘i, water is life. Since Polynesian voyagers settled the Hawaiian Islands, Hawai‘i’s inhabitants have protected the fresh water that rains down on verdant mountains and the streams that carry this precious resource to the sea, nourishing the land and the people along the way. This tradition of stewardship continues today in Maui’s beautiful and often overlooked northwest corner, where local residents continue to perpetuate culture and spread aloha through preservation and education.
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PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD With waterproof full-grain leather accents, our patented Drop-In Heel®, and a heathered mesh upper inspired by traditional Polynesian fishing nets, the active ‘Ālapa Lī and ‘Ālapa are constructed to take you further, no matter where you’re trekking. From bottom to top: Men’s ‘Ālapa Lī Charcoal/Charcoal $100 Men’s ‘Ālapa Lī Trench Blue/Trench Blue $100 New Color Men’s ‘Ālapa Lī Poi/Tradewind Grey $100 Men’s ‘Ālapa Vintage Indigo/Trench Blue $90 Men’s ‘Ālapa Dark Shadow/Dark Shadow $90 2
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“When I came to live on this side of the island, the original stones where old Hawaiians once had their houses are still here. That’s the cool part of being a caretaker up here, like an archeologist, you’re uncovering your past.” Keith Keahi
To preserve culture and protect this rugged destination, Keith believes one must practice what they preach. Living totally off-grid, growing his own food, fishing from the local bay, harvesting energy and water from the environment, and surfing a secret wave, nestled right by his home.
Men’s Hokua Mesh Night/Charcoal $70
Men’s Hokua
Men’s Hokua Mesh
Inspired by the strength of the sea, the Hokua is tough and versatile enough for any ocean adventure. With waterresistant synthetic straps and a rubber outsole featuring a sea urchin lug design for superior traction, you can rest easy when things start to get a little wet.
The lightweight and breathable Hokua Mesh was crafted for any aquatic environment. With quick-drying lining, a soft nylon toe post, and anatomical fit, the Hokua Mesh moves seamlessly from shoreline to pavement without missing a step.
Top: Dark Shadow/Black $70 Bottom: Dark Java/Dark Java $70
Dark Shadow/Dark Shadow $70
(hoh-koo-ah) Translation: Crest of a Wave
(hoh-koo-ah) Translation: Crest of a Wave
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Men’s Nohea Moku (noh-heh-ah moh-koo) Translation: Handsome
Redefining the traditional boat shoe, the handsome Nohea Moku was crafted with a makai (seaward) life in mind. Sure-footed and ready for just about anything Mother Nature can throw at you, the no-tie bungee laces and stretch bootie construction for barefoot wear creates a shoe that’s equally as terrestrial as it is amphibious. New Color Silt/Clay $95
Aloha e Keith Keahi
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Culture, like blood coursing through one’s body, must flow like water in order to thrive. Native Hawaiian Keith Keahi, who lives completely off the grid in remote Northwest Maui, recognizes this dynamic, and strives to keep his culture flowing, literally and figuratively. A commercial fisherman by trade and farmer by passion, he moved from bustling Lahaina Town to the other side of the island to maintain that
“flow.” On the land where he resides, he quickly discovered an ancient patchwork of traditional Hawaiian agrarian infrastructure, an aged aqueduct he’s labored hard to rebuild. By diverting some cool, mountain stream water the way his ancestors did, he was able to circulate flowing water through his loi kalo, wetland taro patches, reviving the land and a new harvest for himself, as well as future generations
to come. Quite the feat, Keith remains humble, “I’m not trying to farm or do any of this so I can be written in history. I really don’t mind fading with time,” he says. “But I’d like someone to feel the same way I feel about my ancestors. When I touch some of these stones that were placed here hundreds of years ago, I wonder about who was the man here that once touched this rock and fixed this place.”
IN THE ISLANDS, WATER IS L IFE Just as Hawai‘i’s streams connect mountain tops to the ocean, our water-friendly shoes keep you connected in any environment, wet or dry.
Men’s Mākia Ulana Kai (mah-kee-ah oo-lah-nah kah-ee) Translation: To Strive For, Ocean
Composed of hydrophobic yarns and waterresistant accents, the Mākia Ulana Kai features cushioning, support, and rebound. Be it an evening stroll along the coast or fishing in your favorite creek, the Mākia Ulana Kai won’t disappoint. Poi/Charcoal $130
Men’s Nalukai Slip-on (nah-loo-kah-ee) Translation: Weathered Inspired by a trek to the serene Ala Kukui in Hāna, Maui— a manicured retreat crafted amid a dense forest—we created a raw, yet refined look with double-sided leather in the Nalukai Slip-On.
Unlined, Full-grain Leather
Fox/Bone $110
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UPCOUNTRY CRUISING Ultra-comfortable sneakers that take you from country to town without missing a beat.
On Kamu: Men’s Kahu Pahaha Espresso/Tapa $130 On Chelsie: Women’s Nōhie Sting/Tan $100 6
HOW Men’s Nalukai Kala
(nah-loo-kah-ee kah-lah) Translation: Weathered, Rough
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With a unique double-sided leather upper and deconstructed build, the Nalukai Kala shoe finds the perfect balance between raw and refined, whether that’s finding traction on the more rugged sides of the island, or on a more visited city street. Pale Grey/Bone $120
Drop-In Heel®
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(kah-hoo pah-hah-hah) Translation: Honored Guest, Walk Proudly
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Crafted for local creatives and makers on the streets of Honolulu, the premium, easy-to-wear Kahu Pahaha offers unrivaled comfort and effortless style, even on the rural sides of the islands where the city lights cease. Top: Black/Bone $130 Bottom: Fox/Bone $130
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“Coming up here really gave us a chance to disconnect from everything because you’re so isolated, and to spend time together as a family. That’s how we learned how to farm and how to take care of the land.” Kamu Guth
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TRADIT IONAL WAYFINDING IN M ODERN T IMES Founded in 1973, the Polynesian Voyaging Society began as a continuation of the legacy of Pacific Ocean exploration. Seeking to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration, the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūle‘a, and its sister ship, Hikianalia, set sail from Honolua Bay in 1976, successfully sailing to Tahiti, the first of many epic crossings that continue today. The Polynesian Voyaging Society is one of the beneficiaries of our Ama OluKai Foundation. Every pair sold gives back to their mission of Mālama Honua.
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LIKE ANY GOOD STORY, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS Premium leather sandals inspired by a rich history of Native Hawaiian craftsmanship and exploration.
Men’s Hikianalia
Men’s Hōkūle‘a Kia
Inspired by the ingenuity of traditional Hawaiian wayfinders, the Hikianalia reflects the courageous spirit of its next-generation navigators. A limited-edition sandal that celebrates this voyaging canoe’s epic journey to California, with its first stop at Honolua Bay in Northwest Maui.
Having followed the stars, ridden ocean swells, and sailed around the entire world, we pay homage to the Hōkūle‘a voyaging canoe and its legacy of exploration and courage with our Hōkūle‘a Kia sandal. With every stitch in its premium fullgrain leather, the Hōkūle‘a Kia is a celebration of that intrepid spirit and native craftsmanship.
Above: Tan/Dark Java $150
Right: Dark Wood/Dark Wood $125
(hee-kee-ah-nah-lee-ah) Translation: Sister Star to Hōkūle‘a Used in Celestial Wayfinding
(ho-koo-lay-ah kee-ah) Translation: Star of Gladness
Men’s Hiapo
(hee-ah-poh) Translation: First Born Constructed with naturally tumbled or marbled full-grain leather using hand-sewn traditional whipstitching, the Hiapo only gets better with age. Featuring moko tattoo artwork details on the footbed, the Hiapo is one of our favorites (hence, its namesake).
Hōkūle‘a
Left: Rum/Dark Java $110
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Men’s Pīkoi
Men’s Nalukai Sandal
(pee-koy) Translation: Core of a Fruit
(nah-loo-kah-ee) Translation: Weathered by Storms of Life
In Hawai‘i, some of the best-kept secrets on “the other side of the islands” often fly below the radar. Similarly, the Pīkoi is unassumingly stylish, exuding comfort and confidence with every step thanks to an antiqued waxed nubuck leather upper and supportive footbed platform.
Blending island soul with sophistication, the Nalukai Sandal features handsome, burnished leather straps and footbed; a minimal, timeworn aesthetic with instant comfort. With a rubber outsole that gives superior traction on wet surfaces, you’ll be sure-footed no matter the weather or locale.
New Color Golden Sand/Golden Sand $100
Top: New Color Black/Black $110 Bottom: Husk/Husk $110
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Men’s Alania
(noo-ee) Translation: Greatest
(ah-lah-nee-ah) Translation: Smooth
For a sandal that can go from a dawn Honolua Bay surf check to dinner in Lahaina Town without missing a step, opt for the Nui. Combining exceptional midsole cushioning, top-grade leathers, and authentic craftsmanship, the Nui helps you transition through all of life’s daily adventures.
A sandal as intrepid as the guy wearing it, the handsome Alania has a kapa-inspired emboss with a pod design on the outsole inspired by celestial navigation markers, helping you navigate the slipperiest of terrains. Mustang/Dark Wood $80
Top: Husk/Husk $85 Bottom: Rum/Rum $85
“When I think of what ‘the other side of the island’ means, I think of people, like a family—a people or ‘ohana around here that are all on the same page as me with caring for the land and living this lifestyle. And I like that feeling.” Keith Keahi 10
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Water Ready!
CAR Men’s Alania Kai Slide Black/Black $75
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Go further with the comfortable-yet-versatile Miki family, sophisticated ath-luxe shoes built for everyday adventure with style.
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Women’s Miki Trainer Pale Grey/Poi $120
Maui-born best friends Lesley and Tamika, owners of Aloha Missions, lead a purposeful life embodying the spirit of aloha in all that they do. Through partnerships with local businesses and strategic campaigns, these passionate ladies are inspiring individuals to create a better Maui that positively impacts Hawai‘i’s natural resources and local community.
Women’s Miki Trainer (mee-kee) Translation: Active, Quick
Featuring a breathable upper with a customized sock-like fit, a ‘Wet Grip Rubber’ outsole for superior traction, and a toggle lace system for easy on/off functionality, the Miki Trainer is the only performance shoe you’ll ever need in your workout bag. Lava Rock/Dark Shadow $120
New Mesh Upper
Women’s Miki Slip
(mee-kee) Translation: Active, Quick When adventure calls and you don’t have time for laces, the simple-yet-sophisticated Miki Slip is crafted with a comfy, breathable knit and a dual-density anatomical footbed for an active sock-like fit for barefoot wear. Vintage Indigo/Trench Blue $120
Women’s Miki Lī
(mee-kee lee) Translation: Active, Lace Miki Lī blends sophisticated style with plush, high-stretch breathable materials, tonal laces for easy step-in comfort, and our Drop-In Heel® to create a versatile shoe/slide that’s always a step ahead of the game. Trench Blue/Trench Blue $130
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Aloha e Aloha Missions
Women’s ‘Ohana White/Black $65
Women’s ‘Ohana
(oh-hah-nah) Translation: Family With quick-drying water-resistant straps and a smooth footbed for all-day wearability, our classic ‘Ohana sandal—a family favorite for over a decade—is one that your entire ‘ohana can wear comfortably. Left to Right: Pewter/Black $65 New Color Petal Pink/Black $65 Sea Glass/Black $65
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Tamika Cabiles and Lesley Cummings are the humble coowners of Aloha Missions, a Maui lifestyle brand dedicated to positively influencing the local region through community service projects that spread cultural awareness and promote sustainability. Both born in Waiehu, Maui and holding a spiritual connection to the ‘āina and the stories of its
ancestral residents, Tamika and Lesley came together with a clear purpose to share the aloha spirit by creating a connection between people, their natural resources, and the island as a whole. Today, Aloha Missions is teaching lei making in afterschool programs, planting native Hawaiian plants, and encouraging people to vote.
SOAK I N T H E G O O D L I F E Our water-ready sandals love the water every bit as much as you do.
Women’s Ho‘ōpio (hoh-oh-pee-oh) Translation: To Act Young Crafted for comfortable all-day wear with understated style, Ho‘ōpio brings together thin, water-resistant straps, an anatomical footbed with micro-texture for traction, and an ocean-current inspired traction pod design on the outsole for enhanced grip.
New Color Women’s Ho‘ōpio Bubbly/Black $65 New Color Women’s Ho‘ōpio Mauve/Kapa $65
Women’s Kūlapa Kai (koo-lah-pah- kah-ee) Translation: To Frolic in the Ocean Stand carefree at the water’s edge with the sporty Kūlapa Kai, a water-ready sandal with quickdrying jersey knit-lined straps and a smooth footbed for all-day comfort, wet or dry. Fog/Black $65
Aloha Missions’ Lesley Cummings is speaking up on local issues to simultaneously promote and preserve Maui culture. By working with Hawai‘i Tourism to showcase native Hawaiian plants and encouraging Maui County voters to participate in local elections, she’s reshaping her community for generations to come.
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Women’s Hale‘iwa Lī Ha‘a (hah-leh-ee-vah lee hah-ah) Inspiration: A Town on North Shore O‘ahu, Lace
The versatile, lace-up Hale‘iwa Lī Ha‘a is our newest addition to the adventurous Hale‘iwa family. Lightweight and designed for all-day cushioning and comfort, Hale‘iwa Lī Ha‘a is easy to pack and even more fun to wear. Silt/Off White $100
Women’s Hale‘iwa
(hah-leh-ee-vah) Inspiration: A Town on North Shore O‘ahu
New Color Women’s Hale‘iwa Macadamia/Petal Pink $90
Hale‘iwa is your go-to casual slip-on shoe that’s designed for versatile activity with a sporty low profile and a combination of soft knit mesh, moisture-wicking microfiber lining, and elastic gore panels for a customized fit.
New Color Women’s Hale‘iwa Black/Black $90
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Women’s Ho‘ōpio Ae‘o
(ho-oh-pee-oh) Translation: To Act Young, Hawaiian Stilt To raise awareness for the beautiful Hawaiian stilt, we paired original artwork of the endangered ae‘o with your favorite all-day wear sandal to craft Ho‘ōpio Ae‘o, a comfortable water-ready sandal with understated style. Coral Rose/Dark Shadow $65
A PLACE TO THRIVE The ae‘o, or Hawaiian stilt, is a slender and graceful waterbird that lives in wetland habitats. Thanks to the resurgence of farmers growing wetland taro, ae‘o populations are finding new habitat in these stream-fed lo‘i.
Women’s Hale‘iwa Pa‘i
(hah-leh-ee-vah pah-ee) Inspiration: A Town on North Shore O‘ahu, Print The endangered ae‘o, or Hawaiian stilt, is a curious waterbird that often frequents wetland taro fields. We tell the story of the ae‘o on our limitededition Hale‘iwa Pa‘i, a lightweight and durable canvas to a casual slip-on shoe with custom artwork. Silt/Ae‘o $95 17
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When documentarian Chelsie Machado returned home to Maui after living on the mainland for several years, she noticed that Maui had changed a great deal in a short time. Now she’s capturing the stories of Northwest Maui to help preserve and protect the history and culture of this rugged yet fragile region through a fresh lens.
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“Our history and culture survived off oral storytelling. By sharing the stories of the people that I’m meeting now on Maui, and the efforts that they’re taking to preserve their culture, it’s like the new modern Hawaiian storytelling.” Chelsie Machado
Women’s Nōhie (noh-hee-eh) Translation: Simple Connecting comfort with a streamlined aesthetic, the minimalistic Nōhie is a refined sandal with elegant straps made from the finest full-grain leather. Sting/Tan $100
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A H I G H E R S TA N D AR D Distinctive, comfortable, and durable, feel the difference of premium leather.
From top to bottom: Women’s ‘Upena Kona Coffee/Kona Coffee $90 Women’s Nōhie Olu Silver/Tan $115 Women’s Ke‘a Black/Tan $100 Women’s KaeKae Sahara/Bubbly $85 Women’s Nōhie Olu Rose Gold/Tan $115 Women’s Ho‘ōpio Leather Silver/Charcoal $75 Women’s Nōhie Black/Tan $100
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SH I F T I N T O S U MME R With the casual look of breathable mesh and a Drop-In Heel® for beach-day versatility, Pehuea is the ultimate cruising shoe.
Women’s Pehuea
(peh-hoo-eh-ah) Translation: A Rising Wind When long summer days call for all-day support, the casual Pehuea adds Polynesian-inspired artistic detail to a versatile slip-on shoe designed for immediate step-in comfort with a breathable mesh upper, a dual-density footbed with a soft microfiber lining, and our patented Drop-In Heel® for shoe/ slide functionality.
Wave Inspired Print
Top: Tapa/Tapa $80 Bottom: New Color Trench Blue/Cloud Blue $80
Monstera Leaf Print
Women’s Pehuea Loupili
(peh-hoo-eh-ah low-pee-lee) Translation: A Rising Wind, Fastener A stylish nod to the tropical flora growing in Maui’s lush valleys, the sophisticated Pehuea Loupili has monstera leaves subtly laser-etched onto its premium leather upper. With a Velcro strap and full-grain leather lining, the Pehuea Loupili is a contemporary version of our classic design. Top: Black Monstera/Off White $140 Bottom: Tapa Monstera/Off White $140
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SUPPORTING Fresh, organic, locally grown, and locally owned, Lahaina’s Aloha Kacoffeeaka is supporting Maui agriculture and local farmers with a menu boasting Maui-grown coffee, housemade coconutmacadamia nut milk, and handcrafted syrups made with local ingredients.
MAUI Women’s Pehuea Lī Tapa/Tapa $100
Women’s Pehuea Lī (peh-hoo-eh-ah lee) Translation: A Rising Wind, Lace Crafted with the same comfort and versatility found in our Pehuea, you’ll find a more energetic and sporty aesthetic when you walk with Pehuea Lī. left: New Color Dusty Olive/Dusty Olive $100 right: New Color Red Ginger/Red Ginger $100
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