The Kai Jodhpur

The Kai represents Briselblack's third most popular model after their Chelsea and Engineer boot designs, specializing in horsebutt leather construction with hand-lasted and hand-welted methods. Originally worn by polo players in India as early as the 1920s, the jodhpur style has evolved into casual wardrobes globally while retaining its distinctive laceless design for easy wear.

The Kai Jodhpur features a traditional two-piece upper construction that stays true to the original jodhpur silhouette. The design includes a full-length ankle strap system with minimalist strap holders and a vintage-style roller buckle. The boot maintains a flat toe box design complemented by a Cuban heel and round heel cup, creating potential for distinctive leather rolling and grain development over time.

Construction follows Briselblack's hand-lasted and hand-welted methodology, utilizing high quality Italian insoles and midsoles measuring 3mm thickness with German wooden shanks for structural support. The boots feature embossed leather outsoles that provide durability while maintaining the heritage aesthetic.

The jodhpur boot design originated with polo players in India during the early 1920s, serving as functional equestrian footwear before transitioning into civilian fashion. The style's defining characteristics—laceless construction, ankle strap closure, and sleek silhouette—made it practical for both mounted activities and casual wear.

The Kai version maintains these historical design elements while incorporating modern construction techniques. Briselblack's interpretation focuses on preserving the minimalist aesthetic through subtle strap holders and vintage hardware, ensuring the boot remains true to its heritage origins.

The Kai Jodhpur is primarily constructed using horsebutt leather, which represents approximately 80 percent of Briselblack's material selection. The leather thickness measures between 2.5 to 2.8mm, providing substantial durability while allowing for natural aging and patina development.

Horsebutt leather offers high durability characteristics, often described as creating "absolute tanks" that can withstand significant wear while maintaining structural integrity. The black-overdyed variants provide teacore effects, where the underlying brown leather emerges through natural wear patterns at stress points including heels, welts, toes, and strap areas. The leather demonstrates self-healing properties with proper care, allowing minor damage to become less visible over time.

Production follows Briselblack's Made to Order system, allowing customers to select from curated materials and customization options. Orders are processed through email, Instagram, or WhatsApp communication channels, reflecting the company's direct-to-consumer approach typical of Indonesian heritage bootmakers.

The manufacturing process emphasizes traditional handwork methods, with each pair requiring hand-lasting and hand-welting techniques performed by experienced craftsmen in Briselblack's Bandung workshop. This approach results in longer production times but ensures attention to detail and construction quality consistent with heritage footwear standards.