LIMITED EDITION: "BLACK COFFEE IN BED" DECK CHUKKA SET by BLACKBIRD

This year we were able to work directly with Quoddy to design a limited edition custom boot for Blackbird.  This deck chukka is unlike any other on the market.  Firstly, they are made from a tough nubuck leather coated with a tar-like wax (dry to the touch), resulting in a beautiful stark black texture.  Instead of the standard nickel hardware and natural stitching our boot has black hardware and black stitching, and also comes with two sets of laces; contrasting natural leather with deep chocolate edges and standard black leather. 

If you are not familiar with Quoddy shoes, they are all made by hand in Maine using moccasin construction where the leather wraps under the foot bed instead of over.  This makes them extremely comfortable and long lasting.  We are big fans.

So instead of simply selling the boots alone, we had some fun putting our Quoddys together with our favorite Blackbird items in a bushel sized wood storage basket in which we named Black Coffee in Bed after the Squeeze song from the 80s.  We added a 1lb bag of whole bean Blackbird Coffee roasted by Caffe Vita, a porcelain double walled thermal Bird Boy tumbler, and our new Bird Boy recycled notebook by ReBinder.  The set is a $340 value for $280.  You get the boots and the rest for free.  Happy Holidays!

Blackbird - Black Coffee in Bed Set

Sizes: 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12

$340 value for $280

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There's a stain on my notebook
Where your coffee cup was
And there's ash in the pages
Now I've got myself lost
I was writing to tell you
That my feelings tonight
Are a stain on my notebook
That rings your goodbye

Now she's gone
And I'm back on the beat
A stain on my notebook
Says nothing to me
Now she's gone
And I'm out with a friend
With lips full of passion
and coffee in bed

With the way that you left me
I can hardly contain
The hurt and the anger
And the joy of the pain
Now knowing I am single
There'll be fire in my eyes
And a stain on my notebook
For a new love tonight

Now she's gone
And I'm back on the beat
A stain on my notebook
Says nothing to me
Now she's gone
And I'm out with a friend
With lips full of passion
And coffee in bed

Now she's gone
And I'm out with a friend
With lips full of passion
And coffee in bed

From lips without passion
To the lips with a kiss
There's nothing of your love
That I'll ever miss
The stain on my notebook
Remains all that's left
Of the memory of late nights
and coffee in bed
Of the memory of late nights
And coffee in bed

Now she's gone
And I'm back on the beat
A stain on my notebook
Says nothing to me
Now she's gone
And I'm out with a friend
With lips full of passion
And coffee in bed

(Repeat to fade) 

QUODDY: THE 702 NATURAL RING BOOT

Quoddy - 702 Ring Boot

in natural
DETAILS: Chromepak leather moccasin style mid-top chukka boot with nickel two ring cinch closure, tonal off-white stitching, glove leather lining, memory foam footbed, and outdoor-friendly treated Chromepak sole made to mold to the shape of the wearer's foot in traditional moccasin fashion. Made in the U.S.A.  FIT: Quoddy runs true to size, but gentlemen with a low instep or narrow foot (A, B, or C width - D is average) may want to consider sizing down a half size for a snugger fit.
$300

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QUODDY IS BACK

Check out our current selection here.   More styles next week.

AS PROMISED: QUODDY DECK BOOTS NOW AVAILABLE IN BROWN

Here they are, gang, just like we promised. Fresh out of the box and ready for all the hard winter wear you can throw at them, these hand made beauties come stocked for the rainy season with water resistant leather and a grippy outsole, neither of which take away from the fact that these boots possess a seriously sharp and versatile style that has been copied often but never equaled. Got yours yet? Better hustle then...

Quoddy - 1003S Deck Boot
in brown

Horween Chromexcel water-resistant leather six eyelet boot with deerskin tongue, glove leather lining, and grippy camp sole. This high boot offers all the protection you'll need from fall's wet weather with the added flexibility and comfort of Quoddy's classic deck shoes. With a traditional moccasin construction up front, heavy triple stitched seaming at the waist, thick 63" laces, lacquered eyelets, and heavy duty tabs to pull them on with, they'll look the part with any style this season. We like what they have to add fall's military and workwear inspired looks, but unlike some of the heavier footwear on the market right now, the Deck Boot will fit right in with your go-to jeans and a button-down with consummate ease.
$280

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NEW ARRIVAL: QUODDY

We recently received a shipment from Quoddy but we're having the darndest time getting the items photographed and up onto BlackbirdBallard.com. So maybe you should just call if you are interested. Toll-Free: +1 866 500 2524

Quoddy - Deck Boot

in brown

sizes: 8-12

Quoddy - something low, maybe the Blucher???

in black

sizes: ???

Call today (1 866 500 2524) and get a free tub of Quoddy boot grease compliments of our tired Blackbird Xmas minds.

GIFT IDEA #1: QUODDY 104 GRIZZLY MOCS

Hey, all. We hope you're recovering alright from your Thanksgiving Day food comas and that you all had a lovely time wherever you spent your Turkey Day. Now that you're all fed up for the rest of the season, it's time to focus on what the upcoming holiday season is all about: giving (no, seriously, you guys).

Each year we like to make a daily suggestion to help our customers track down great gift ideas for everybody on their list, and this year we're gonna be sure to cover everybody - from your cool guy brother-in-law to your candy maniac aunt to your super-goth cousin to your hard-to-shop-for Dad (we've got experience with and ideas for all of the above - trust us).

To start, we're going with the ultimate holiday gift: slippers. Everybody likes something comfy to slip their feet into, and the Uggs that Grandma's been sending for the last few seasons are played out (sorry, Gran, but somebody's gotta come clean). Quoddy of Maine has been around for a century, so they've got comfy down to a science. We give you Blackbird Holiday Gift Idea #1: Quoddy 104 Grizzly Mocs.

Quoddy - 104 Grizzly Moc
in peanut
DETAILS: Leather moccasins with collar style lace system, and thick Chromepak leather sole. Equipped with a layer of memory foam underneath the footbed, fully lined with deerskin, and featuring an outdoor-friendly soft leather sole that will mold to your foot shape, these luxurious handmade moccasins wrap your feet in comfort and look great while they're doing it. Wear them with any casual pair of jeans or pants this fall, and next spring wear them barefoot with shorts. Note: These mocs run a little big, and because they're so open on top we'd recommend sizing down half a size. Also, Quoddy's soles are replaceable, extending the life and value of each pair. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$250

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OOPS! MISSED ONE: QUODDY 1003S DECK BOOTS

Whoah! We unpacked those Quoddy boxes fast and - whoops! - we completely skipped over these awesome boots. Better late than never though, right? Get 'em while they're hot, guys:

Quoddy - 1003S Deck Boot
in black
DETAILS: Horween Chromexcel water-resistant leather six eyelet boot with deerskin tongue, glove leather lining, and grippy camp sole. This high boot offers all the protection you'll need from fall's wet weather with the added flexibility and comfort of Quoddy's classic deck shoes. With a traditional moccasin construction up front, heavy triple stitched seaming at the waist, thick 63" leather laces, lacquered eyelets, and heavy duty tabs to pull them on with, they'll look the part with any style this season. We like what they have to add fall's military and workwear inspired looks, but unlike some of the heavier footwear on the market right now, the Deck Boot will fit right in with your go-to jeans and a button-down with consummate ease.
$280

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QUODDY: FROM THE SHOEMAKER'S WORKBENCH TO YOU

Blackbird is very proud to introduce Quoddy footwear:

Inspired by the authentic leather moccasins, birch bark canoes, and woven ash baskets produced by the skilled craftsmen and women of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Downeast Maine, Harry Smith Shorey founded Quoddy in 1909, and the company has been family-owned and operated since. Currently produced in a building that has been a devoted shoe factory since the 19th century, Quoddy handmade footwear is made in individual pairs by single highly skilled shoemakers (some of whom are fourth generation craftsmen) who finish every stitch by hand and make it a matter of pride to ensure the exceptional quality of each pair of shoes before they leave the workbench. True to the traditional handsewn moccasin style that surrounds the foot in leather, Quoddy's artisanal construction allows the shoe to form naturally to each wearer's foot, allowing the body's muscles, bones, and tendons to perform as nature intended. In short, these shoes are wicked comfortable once fully broken in, and their simple construction makes them handily repairable. In fact, Quoddy runs their own repair service where you can get yours refurbished by the same hands that originally put the shoes together.

We know, we love these guys too.

Quoddy - Maliseet Oxford
in black (also available in brown and navy)DETAILS: Leather four eyelet deck shoe with glove leather lining and grippy camp sole. Quoddy's standard-bearing oxford comes with chrome hardwear, thick leather laces, and that super-comfy memory foam under their insole. With a style that manages to be at once all its own and wearable with anything, the Maliseet is a fantastic everyday favorite that's built to last the old fashioned way. Wear them with raw denim and a chunky sweater this fall for that winning Ivy League look. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$250

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Quoddy - Deck Chukka
in black
DETAILS: 100% water resistant Horween Chromexcel leather three eyelet chukka boot with white contrast sail stitch, glove leather lining, and grippy camp sole. With its mid-height cut and water resistant leather, this nautical chukka style gives a little more protection from the elements than its lower profile cousins. This easy low boot's contrasting sail stitch gives it a defined waist and differentiates the style from its casual contemporaries. Add a pair of slim jeans or dark trousers, a winter weight shirt, and a fitted military jacket and head out into the storm. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$260

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Quoddy - Ring Boot
in black
DETAILS: Leather chukka boot with two ring cinch enclosure, glove leather lining, and grippy camp sole. Quoddy's statement moccasin sports a unique cinch strap closure that passes through two heavy welded alloy rings and makes this chukka one of a kind. Try it with a more relaxed fitting jean or heavy work pant and a wool shirt jacket this fall, and when spring rolls around they'll be broken in just right - perfect for wearing loose under shorts or rolled khakis. Handmade in Maine, USA.

$300

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Quoddy - Grizzly Moc
in peanutDETAILS: Leather moccasins with collar style lace system, and thick Chromepak leather sole. Equipped with a layer of memory foam underneath the footbed, fully lined with deerskin, and featuring an outdoor-friendly soft leather sole that will mold to your foot shape, these luxurious handmade moccasins wrap your feet in comfort and look great while they're doing it. Wear them with any casual pair of jeans or pants this fall, and next spring wear them barefoot with shorts. Note: These mocs run a little big, and because they're so open on top we'd recommend sizing down half a size. Also, Quoddy's soles are replaceable, extending the life and value of each pair. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$250

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