“What do I wear these with?” is one of the most common questions customers ask us after picking up their first pair of boots. Because Tenkey are designed to be as versatile as our favorite day of the week, they’ll go with just about anything from jeans to a suit — but that doesn’t mean […]
While our products can sell out fast, we regularly restock our products on a rolling basis. Though we aren’t able to provide exact restock dates for individual styles, the best way to be notified of a restock is to join our waitlist for the size and style you want. This way, you will receive an […]
Soft and supple with surprising strength and longevity, it’s suede with an upgrade. Starting with natural suede from Tier 1 USA Cattle, the WeatherSafe™ collection features a blended solution of waterproof and hydrophobic compounds introduced to the leather at the start of the tanning process. This slower and more methodical approach allows the proprietary blend, […]
Goodyear welting is the gold standard method for footwear construction, and used in only the top 1% of men’s shoes. It creates a virtually waterproof seal at the insole and makes your shoes completely resoleable. In a Goodyear welt, the thread is sewn through the welt, the upper, and the insole rib. Through a separate […]
Our boots and shoes are water resistant and will keep your feet dry on typical rainy days, but we wouldn’t recommend standing around in puddles in them. Products with welt construction feature a leather welt between the upper and the sole. This helps create a barrier against water entering the shoe (and makes them easily […]
We started Tenkey to bring quality and versatility back to footwear. We put an enormous amount of effort into making footwear sophisticated enough for special occasions but still dependable enough for everyday wear. While our products are designed to look great with just about anything, we highly recommend taking a look at our collections of […]
All of our leather starts with hides from the USA, Italy, Portugal, or Spain. These premium selection hides are then tanned in North America or Italy at some of the most renowned tanneries in the world. Our two largest partners include the gold certified Le Farc tannery in Mexico and the world famous Horween tannery […]
We build our footwear with your comfort in mind. Depending on the style, we use a variety of methods to ensure all-day comfort, including glove leather lining for a soft touch, cork bed midsoles that form to your feet over time, EVA foam comfort strips (used in athletic shoes) to provide shock absorption, and anti-fatigue […]
Our products are handcrafted alongside similar products from other brands that charge you 2-3x more per pair. Through responsive production, a lean business model, and long-term thinking, we’re able to make zero compromises in terms of quality materials, manufacturing, or business ethics and provide you a best-in-class product at a good price. We simply believe […]