Murder Hippo Minimalist Wallet

The Murder Hippo Flip-Flops: One-of-One, Born from the Wild

Crafted from the hide of a dominant rogue hippo in Botswana, these flip-flops are a singular force of nature. The leather is thick, brutal, and untamed — marked by scars earned in territorial battles and hardened under the unforgiving African sun. It’s not just rare; it’s prehistoric. Dense with history. Heavy with presence.

Before its hide was ever tanned, the hippo took a man’s life. No warning, no hesitation — a violent encounter that ended in silence. That weight lingers in the leather. You can feel it. The grain is uneven and wild, with a texture that looks more like cracked earth than finished material. The footbed molds slowly to its wearer, as if testing their worth.

It doesn’t yield — it challenges. Dark, almost black in parts, sun-bleached in others, the surface carries the tension of something that was never meant to be worn.

This is leather that fought back.

There is only one hide.

No replicas. No second chances. Just a one-of-one artifact born from power, chaos, and survival — flip-flops that feel less like footwear and more like a warning.

Ethically Sourced Leather

We initially rejected the idea of using African leathers in our products. However, after learning about the role that exotic leathers play in conservation efforts, we changed our approach. 

Our research revealed a thorough and ethical process. When an animal perishes, game wardens respond to harvest its remains accordingly. They distribute the meat to local villagers and turn the hide over to government officials. Those officials tag the hide and send it to a government-regulated tannery, while tracking it to ensure compliance with ethical and conservation standards. Toehold follows strict CITES laws that regulate the trade of endangered species and products.

By choosing our products, you’re doing more than investing in unmatched craftsmanship. Your purchase helps fund game warden wages, supports anti-poaching initiatives, and protects these exotic animals and their habitats for generations to come.

Do your part by ordering a pair of flip flops today.

• Can hold up to 4-12 cards once broken in
• Hand Stitched
• Made in the USA
• 3 card slots
• Measurements: Approx. 4 1/4 Wide 2 1/2 Tall