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Kālia Puki (kaah-lee-ah poo-kee) INSPIRATION: Ancient Hawaiian community that is now Waikīkī, Boot –A nod to its namesake, the Kālia Puki blends Hawaiian soul with an upscale, modern vibe, giving you a stylish combo of uncompromised craftsmanship and materials with an easy-going, island feel.

Kālia Lī (kaah-lee-ah-lee) INSPIRATION: Ancient Hawaiian community that is now Waikīkī, Lace –Whether strolling the Kona waterfront, or at a backyard barbecue with friends, the premium Kālia Lī sneaker boasts a modern deconstructed fi t, best-inclass materials, and exudes a relaxed aesthetic in every step.

Living that lawai‘a lifestyle, you may spend most of your time at sea or on the rocks waiting for that hook to catch, but you’re bound to end up in a more formal setting sooner or later. Because that’s the thing—people that catch fi sh often share fi sh. Lucky for you, our collection of town-bound, relaxed-yet-refi ned footwear classes up any blue water hunter for the aprés-fi shing dinner party or backyard BBQ—one with your fi sh most likely off ered on the grill.

Weaving Past to Present

Moloā (moh-loh-ah) TRANSLATION: Lazy –Moloā may translate to “lazy,” but we like to think it’s more akin to “laidback.” Regardless, the dapper Moloā, in antiqued waxed nubuck leather, can handle a serious meeting or a spontaneous night out without missing a beat. RAY / TOFFEE $130

Moloā Aho (moh-loh-ah-ah-hoh) TRANSLATION: Lazy, Breathe –They say, “dress for the life you want,” but we say, “dress for the fi sh you’ll catch.” Our all-new Moloā Aho shoe— with its fi shing net-inspired laser-perforated vamp for breathability—brings the world beneath the surface to life. CLAY / HUSK $130

“BY REDISCOVERING THE TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND SKILLS OF OUR ANCESTORS, WE WILL PROTECT THE LAND AND OCEAN RESOURCES FOR OUR FUTURE” –Gary Eoff Artist and Craftsman FOR MORE ON GARY, SEE PAGE 10

FROM AUGUST THROUGH MARCH, THIRD-GENERATION NĀPŌ‘OPO‘O FISHERMAN CHUCK LESLIE CAN BE FOUND IN HIS BOAT, HANA LIKE, fi shing the deep waters off of South Kona. In the early morning hours, he fi shes for ‘ōpelu—a type of mackerel sustainably fi shed by Native Hawaiians—with a handcrafted hoop net, just as his ancestors have done for centuries. Since the age of fi ve, he has been devoted to practicing traditional Hawaiian fi shing methods. Now in his late 70’s, Chuck is the last traditionally raised fi sherman in the region, but is passing down this knowledge to the next generation, connecting the youth to their past. Fluent in nearly every fi shing practice, Chuck continues to make and share his coveted ‘ōpelu nets, which take about 3,000 hours to make. Thanks to Chuck and the regional fi shermen that honor these important cultural fi shing traditions, the ‘ōpelu population remains healthy to this day. FROM AUGUST THROUGH MARCH, THIRD-GENERATION NĀPŌ‘OPO‘O CHUCK LESLIE CAN BE FOUND IN HIS BOAT, fi shing the deep waters off of South Kona. In the early morning hours, he fi shes for mackerel sustainably fi shed by Native Hawaiians—with a handcrafted hoop net, just as his ancestors have done for centuries. Since the age of fi ve, he has been devoted to practicing traditional Hawaiian fi shing methods. Now in his late 70’s, Chuck is the last traditionally raised fi sherman in the

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