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BOXING WEEK IN SHOP | SAVE UNTIL JAN 06, 2013

Posted Dec 27, 2012 by gravitypope in cydwoq, sales, fred perry, filippa k, sns herning, toms

gravitypope Boxing Week Sale
Save In Shop Until Jan 06, 2013!

*Up To 60% Off Fall/Winter Footwear & Clothing!
*20% Off Cydwoq, Toms, Mag & Fred Perry Footwear!
*20% Off SNS Herning, Filippa K, Rick Owens Lilies &
Sunspel Clothing *10% Off When you Purchase
2 Or More Red Ticket Sale Items!
*20% Off Winter Boots!

*Some exceptions apply

GRAVITYPOPE VISITS THE CYDWOQ FACTORY

Posted Sep 24, 2012 by gravitypope in cydwoq

We recently took a trip to Burbank, CA to visit our good friend Rafi Balouzian.
Back in 1996 Rafi had a concept to create architectural footwear that combined
comfort with unique design - that concept became Cydwoq.

Upon visiting, Rafi took us through the step by step process every Cydwoq
shoe goes through at their manufacturing facility in Burbank by their team
of skilled artisans. Hand made, the vast process and craftsmanship but into
every pair of quality leather footwear was extremely impressive
from begining to finish.

We took a few images to document our visit at the factory
within the step by step tour led by Rafi - which coincidentally
resulted in realizing that the footwear currently being crafted,
was our very own order!

Cydwoq Fall 2012 footwear for men & women
now available in shop and online at gravitypope.com

Cydwoq Spring 2011

Posted Jan 26, 2011 by Bianca Kristensen in cydwoq

CYDWOQ
spring 2011
now available

On that note, here's a few snaps from our
Cydwoq meet & greet/exclusive Spring 2011
preview with 'the man' Rafi Balouzian.

(We're a few months late on this one but, better late than never?)

Cydwoq trunk show at gravitypope Vancouver

Posted Nov 18, 2010 by gravitypope in cydwoq

For years gravitypope customers and gravitypope staff have been huge fans of Cydwoqs outstanding designs and amazing craftsmanship. So needless to say we are extremely excited to present a one night only meeting with Cydwoq designer and founder, Rafi Balouzian!

Based in Burbank California, Rafi will be at gravitypope Vancouver (2205 west 4th ave) November 20 from 6 to 7 pm for an exclusive presentation of the Cydwoq Spring 2011 collection

Rafi Balouzian comes from a long line of master shoe-makers. In the early 1900s, his great-grandfather earned the reputation as a true artisan, crafting custom-made shoes to discriminating customers in Armenia. Years later, he established a factory manufacturing boots for markets throughout the Middle East. Rafiâ€™s father, Hrair Balouzian, spent his teenage years at this factory immersing himself in every facet of shoe-making.

The Cydwoq factory was started in Burbank, California in 1996. The mission then, as now, was to create hand-crafted shoes using the best biological leathers and glues that provided the ultimate walking comfort in unique and timeless designs.

Join us Saturday 6 to 7 pm for some drinks and an amazing opprotunity to meet Rafi and preview the Spring 2011 collection. In addition, we will be offering an exclusive 15% discount off of our current Cydwoq 2010 collections and the opprotunity to pre order spring styles! Here is a little sample of some gravitypope customer favorites from this past season.

This is a gravitypope Vancouver exclusive, so we hope to see you there. Sorry no rain checks.

Cydwoq Pi - $411 CAD

Cydwoq gamma - $335 CAD

Cydwoq canvas - $365 CAD

Cydwoq iota - $375 CAD


Cydwoq straight - $295 CAD

cydwoq spring 2010

Posted Jan 19, 2010 by gravitypope in cydwoq, spring 2010, sandals

The concept of creating architectural shoes that combine comfort with unique design was introduced in Cydwoq's 1996 Spring/Summer shoe line. In September of 1996, the Cydwoq factory was established in Burbank, California to manufacture shoes, boots and sandals to the exact specifications and quality standards required by Cydwoq designer, Rafi Balouzian.

1TOWN-BNBL 1 town peep toe with 1.5" kitten heel $345 CAD

TRACTION-IRA traction peep toe sandal $315 CAD

BUDS-GOFI buds sandal with leaf strap $255 CAD

DRIVE-NBK drive sandal $255 CAD

cydwoq - fall 2009

Posted Jul 21, 2009 by gravitypope in cydwoq, fall 2009

Since 1996, Rafi Balouzian has been crafting the Cydwoq line in Burbank, California with a complete production facility allowing Rafi the ability to create and design as inspiration hits. Being a firm believer in form following function, Rafi translates the shape and contours of the human foot into a unique sole design adapted to this century. Inspiration is take from nature and using vegetable dyed Italian leathers, biodegradable glues, reusable and recycled materials for the packaging of hand made Cydwoq shoes, Rafi is able to return the favor to such a valuable source of inspiration.

seat-i160 two tone lace up with snipped toe $395 CAD

artemis-fe5 angled toe with wood heel $425 CAD

canvas-bnve, seamed angled toe with cut outs $365 CAD

future-wbvne squared toe boot with buckles $385 CAD

men's sandals

Posted May 26, 2009 by gravitypope in cydwoq, men's shoes, sandals, acne, trippen, kenneth cole reaction, tsubo, kenneth cole new york

Finally the sun is shinning, buds are blooming and sandals are way easier to justify wearing now that May long weekend has passed. Today we're featuring some of the great sandals gravitypope has to offer for men. Be they thongs, slides, cross strapped or gladiators, you can count on great leathers, comfortable fits and exceptional styles for men this season at gravitypope.

acne tour low in red $375 CAD

punto pigro woven leather cancun sandal $255 CAD

cydwoq serve sandal with cross strap $225 CAD

cydwoq scorpion$275 CAD

kenneth cole reaction look n good $95 CAD

kenneth cole new york beach party $185 CAD

tsubo kormet $140 cAD

trippen poseidon $315 CAD

cydwoq sandals

Posted Apr 27, 2009 by gravitypope in cydwoq

The concept of creating architectural shoes that combine comfort with unique design was introduced in Cydwoq's 1996 Spring/Summer line. In September of 1996, the Cydwoq factory was established in Burbank, California to manufacture shoes, boots and sandals to the exact specifications and quality standards required by Cydwoq designer, Rafi Balouzian. Cydwoq sandals are probably the best examples of those specifications. Using an exceptional range of leathers and a minimal yet refined design aesthetic, Cydwoq sandals are as interesting on as they are off.