We have a special treat in the workshop for this year's Day of the Dead festivities.

Local artist Diana Rose hand painted the leather pieces for a pair of our Merry Jane shoes before they were sewn together. Her artistry features two caballero skeletons outlined in white stitching and decorated with patterns inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo. The final touch: a red leather rose on the vamp of each shoe.

Sorry, but you won't be finding these very unique Merry Janes for sale on our site. Diana planned to wear them herself, but when she saw the final product she had second thoughts about letting them get dirty.

For now, we're thrilled to have them on display in our workshop for a few days:

Local artist Diana Rose with her work. Elf Katie sews the pieced together

The finished product.

Just in time for Día de los Muertos!

These very special edition shoes are not for sale, but ou can still personalize your own Merry Janes with our custom colors and motifs!

Diana Rose is not only a local painter and sculptor, but also a professional teacher of children's visual art and adult ceramics. If you like these shoes, be sure to visit her website to see more of her work.

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Elf Martin

Martin is a lifelong runner who began wearing minimalist shoes over 10 years ago when he found they alleviated his chronic foot pain, which eventually disappeared completely. He further studied proper running form through a series of workshops taught by the inventor of Correct Toes Toe Spacers, Dr. Ray McClanahan DPM. Martin has collaborated with several health care professionals to collect and share peer-reviewed studies that show the benefits of minimalist footwear. In his personal life, Martin loves living in the Pacific Northwest because it allows him to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing, surfing and snowboarding.