FSNYE seeks out sheepskin footwear with EMU Australia

Photo Credit: Daniel Quintanilla

THE HOLY GRAIL OF WOOL

During these first days of 2025, we’ve seen bitterly cold temperatures with bone-chilling winds cripple us here in New York City. Never mind the occasional coatings of snow we’ve been getting, it’s important to have the proper footwear with the right fabric attire to deal with such cold. DANIEL PLUS LAUREN took time early last month at FSNYE (Footwear Show New York Expo) to learn about a special kind of wool. Austrian Sheepwear, 100 percent natural sustainable long-lasting high-grade wool used by EMU Australia to create footwear that’s stylish, elegant, and caters to every boot and sneaker style you’re craving.

EMU Australia was established in 1948, with the simple of idea of using sheepskin and merino wool to create gloves, mitts, scarves, and footwear that’s the gold standard of wool in the world. One thing EMU Australia does not pride itself on is fast fashion, or using wool made up of plastic that’s also known as polyester. A true key to sustainability is not only through new fabric built to be sustainable, but also through Australian sheepskin where it’s proven qualities and aspects not only barrier infection on burn victims, but also keep your feet and skin warm, and also waterproof.

One fine example of EMU Australia’s incredible footwear is in its Platinum Stinger Slim Hi Boot, it’s handcrafted, water resistant, and sheepskin double-faced. This sleek and sexy sheepskin boot surrounds your feet with the natural fibres delivering a warm, soft and durable fit. Technically advanced, they are water resistant and feature a removable anatomically correct sheepskin lined insole, moulded heel cup and a dual layered EVA and rubber outsole for unmatched comfort.

Going into the deeper depths of waterproof footwear, EMU Australia presents you with one fine example of a true waterproof boot that is the Gravelly 2.0. Gravelly 2.0 boot is a slim fitting, suede boot fully lined with plush Australian sheepskin to keep feet warm and snug. The zipper allows easy on off while maintaining a feminine profile, and the moulded heel cup and toecap delivers a great fit. Built on a waterproof sole unit, the boots also hide a waterproof, breathable membrane for guaranteed weather protection. This boot is the perfect accompaniment to any outdoor adventure. Gravelly 2.0 is fashionable, waterproof suede, mid calf women’s boot. It features an attractive side zip and is lined with natural Australian sheepskin for a luxuriously warm and comfortable fit.

Since DPL walked through the rooms of the Park Lane Hotel in Central Park back in the first days rand December, EMU Australia left a lasting mark. Because of the lesson DPL got starting with sheepskin, durable, warm, long-lasting, 100 percent wool fibers that do an incredible amount of good not only with fashion, but on immediate care for human beings. Wool is a much-needed investment not only you need to make, but DPL as well, battling the unpredictability of the cold.

EMU Australia are footwear and sheepskin accessories that you must invest in. Not only do you get robustly incredible style, you also get high-fashion and high-fiber Australian sheepskin warmth. Doing your part for sustainability starts with just the basics. There’s nothing high-tech, mixed, or plastic about the wavy patterns EVA outsole construction used to keep your pair of EMU Australia footwear lasting for years to come.

DANIEL QUINTANILLA