Welcome to Toehold

Toehold® is an American flip-flop company. Our goal is to bring tradition back into footwear, using techniques and styles of craftsmanship that the early Egyptians and Romans perfected centuries ago. We engineer our flip-flops with similar methods and materials used by the original craftsmen of leather footwear, but with a modern touch. We use the highest-quality leather to craft a product that is truly unique.

Toehold® uses the centuries-old tradition of “vegetable tanning” leather. The hides are sourced right here in the US and are treated with organic materials that come straight from nature. The finished product is durable with a beautiful patina that, with proper care, can last for years to come.

Collection list

Leather Flip Flops

Gear

Bags

Wallets

Ethically Sourced Leathers

When we first heard about African leathers, we soundly rejected the idea of using them in our products.

Consequently, we were then provided government documentation describing the importance of supporting these majestic creatures, and we reconsidered.

Our research revealed that when an animal perishes, and Game Wardens are able to respond quickly, the meat can be harvested to feed local villagers and the hide is sold to a government-controlled tannery. Therefore, these hides are meticulously tracked and monitored. Your proceeds, in turn, pay the wages of the Game Wardens while aiding park funding to keep the animals safe from poachers.

Our Vision

Toehold® takes pride in using labor-intensive, ancient techniques combined with state-of-the-art equipment to achieve an unparalleled line of products. The amount of time dedicated to each product and our attention to detail is what sets us apart. Our staff includes skilled craftsmen who have dedicated their careers to the art of creating beautiful, handmade leather products.

Our Story..

The Need

In 2010, when AG Gregoroff was hiking in his hometown of San Diego, the strap on one of his flip-flops snapped. Still far from camp, he was forced to lace paracord through the top, weaving it between his toes, but the rough material left his toes bloody and sore. An idea was sparked, and he started to look for an indestructible pair of flip-flops to wear hiking, to the beach, and off the mats.

The Want

A military contractor at the time, AG left for the island of Japan shortly thereafter. Once there, he visited some of the leather crafters of the Okinawa jungle, where he had heard tales of their legendary craftsmanship. He visited the bamboo hut of a master artisan that specialized in leather footwear. AG brought him some of his designs, and together they created a pair of ultra-durable flip-flops.

The Result

Years of trial and error passed, and AG was able to duplicate, then surpass, the quality of that first pair of flip-flops curated so many years earlier in the jungle. AG and his team have since perfected their process, and have been producing custom flip-flops for customers all over the world ever since. 

Toehold® is owned and operated by AG Gregoroff. Under his leadership, Toehold® manufactures flip-flops that are hand-crafted with ethically sourced leathers, unparalled in uniqueness and durability. He promise to incorporate the highest quality materials into truly dope products that will last for years to come.