Karigar

KARIGAR- a sneaker that honors the hands that built it

In a world where sneakers are built for hype, we built one for respect.

The Story Behind the Karigar

This sneaker wasn’t made in a month.
It wasn’t built in a boardroom.
It was born in a factory in Agra.
Across 7 months of sampling, testing, failing, rebuilding until every stitch told a story.

We called it Karigar the Hindi word for craftsman, because this sneaker isn’t just made for the culture, it’s made by the culture.

India has been the sweatshop of the world for too long. Big brands have exploited our labor, but never told our stories.
We flipped the script.
For the first time, the same karigars who built the sneaker now earn royalties from it.
Every pair sold helps provide health insurance to their families something most blue-collar workers in India have never had access to.

This is more than a sneaker.
It’s a piece of Indian pride.

What You Get When You Own a Pair

You’re not just buying a sneaker.
You’re collecting a piece of cultural history. Here's what comes in the box:

  • A premium sneaker, handcrafted by Indian karigars

  • The karigar’s thumbprint on the tongue a seal of authenticity

  • A pair of extra laces

  • A travel-ready 7-10 shoe bag

  • Stickers modeled like hand-stamped worker tags collectible and rare

  • And the feeling of flexing something real, something built with love

Design & Material USP

We spent over 7 months fine-tuning the Karigar silhouette — balancing aesthetics, comfort, and storytelling. Every panel, every material was selected to reflect function meets culture.

  • ✅ Vegan Construction- 100% cruelty-free materials, but we don’t call it “vegan,” because it’s better than a label

  • 🧵 Multi-Layered Stitch Panels- Echoing the complexity of artisan workwear

  • 💨 Breathable Upper- Mesh and leather combinations for all-day wear

  • 👟 Dual-Density Sole- Maximum comfort with shock absorption

  • 🔘 Embossed Thumbprint Tag- Not just branding, a signature

  • 🇮🇳 Made Proudly in India- Not outsourced, not silent built by real people, with real value

Why It Matters

When you wear Karigar, you’re not just wearing a sneaker.
You’re carrying the legacy of the workers who kept India moving.
You’re part of a movement that believes respect > clout.
And that value should go back to the hands that create.

This is a sneaker for the builders. The makers. The oversteppers.
And if you’re reading this, you’re already part of the story.

 
Be part of the story