the DIY pikkpack sandal draws upon hungarian shoe making traditions

the DIY pikkpack sandal draws upon hungarian shoe making traditions

the ‘pikkpack’ leather lace-up sandal is a DIY kit which allows the user to construct and assemble the product themselves. colorful criss-cross straps add a striking impression on the design, revealing the simple silhouette of the shoe. the effortless slip-on footwear comes in a special pack with colored laces and leather section which allows you to stitch the material together.

the ‘pikkpack’ leather lace-up sandal is presented as a DIY kit
image © eva szombat

‘pikkpack’ was formulated by designer sara gulyas, who turned her thesis project into a burgeoning fashion startup after a successful crowdfunding campaign. gulyas’ initial influence came from the traditional hungarian shoe called ‘bocskor’ – a design which uses a single piece of leather stitched together. the contemporary version adds a fun lighthearted nature to the sandal which embodies the DIY aesthetic attached to the cultural shoe making tradition. 

colorful criss-cross straps add a striking impression on the design
image © eva szombat

the effortless slip-on shoes comes in a special DIY kit
image © eva szombat

the design draws upon the traditional hungarian shoe called ‘bocskor’
image © eva szombat

the fashion startup came into existence after a successful crowdfunding campaign
image © eva szombat

the slip-on shoe embodies a fun lighthearted feel
image © eva szombat

the sandal comes in a range of colors and different laces
image © eva szombat

the kit comes with two components – the colored laces and leather section
image © somnium studio

the ‘pikkpack’ lace-up sandal 
image © somnium studio

the ‘pikkpack’ lace-up sandal 
image © somnium studio

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edited by: hollie smith | designboom