{
  "id": 11555699,
  "title": "RM1,000 handcrafted boots proudly made in Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/rm1-000-handcrafted-boots-proudly-made-in-malaysia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/03/rm1000-handcrafted-boots-proudly-made-in-malaysia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Outstation Boots, established by former corporate professional Matt in 2025, is shaking up the country's perception of footwear with its handcrafted, lightweight and durable boots. The Australian-born founder, who has lived in Malaysia for over a decade, turned his passion for making high-end dress shoes into a full-time career last year. His handcrafted boots, priced from RM900 upwards, are designed for various situations, from urban wear to outdoor activities, and are made using a stitchdown construction method dating back to the 17th century. Made from premium leather, the boots are water-resistant and weigh under 500g, making them more comfortable than traditional boots. Despite being self-taught, Matt spends at least 30 hours handcrafting each pair in his Kuala Lumpur home workshop. His business primarily caters to slow-fashion enthusiasts, executives, farmers, healthcare workers, and oil and gas workers, with a growing number of young locals interested in investing in high-quality products. Matt hopes to expand Outstation Boots from a home-based operation to a factory in the future, aiming to become the quintessential Malaysian boot brand.",
  "summary": "Established in 2025, Outstation Boots is a local brand that specialises in premium-quality heritage boots.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "RM1,000 handcrafted boots proudly made in Malaysia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/rm1-000-handcrafted-boots-proudly-made-in-malaysia-11557247",
        "published": "2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}