








Introducing the Kalahari Dover — a true Australian skate icon, born from the desire to create a shoe that ages with character. Inspired by rugged, sun-baked climates and our global desert explorations, this boot embodies a timeless style that gets better with every wear.
Teaming up with our friends at Globe, we asked, "What's next?" — and the answer was the Kalahari Dover: a durable, hard-wearing mid-cut Chelsea boot crafted from crazy-horse leather, designed to stand the test of time. Built for the lives we live, with unmatched durability and a unique, weathered patina that only improves with age. Perfect for those who appreciate rugged craftsmanship and shoes that earn their character.
The Wasted Talent x Globe Kalahari Dover is a low-slung Chelsea boot — a mid-cut slip-on made from full-grain crazy-horse leather. Featuring Globe's Shockbed™ insole with their Super-V™ outsole and a stretch elastic gore for effortless step-in.
Wasted Talent x Globe — The Kalahari Dover
Inspired by the classic Aussie Chelsea boot. The full-grain leather upper features stretch elastic gore for an easy slip-on entry that holds securely all day.
Globe's polyurethane Shockbed™ footbed provides superior rebound, impact protection, and all-day comfort — engineered to last the life of the shoe.
The Super-V™ vulcanised sole is built for grip, smooth flex and long-wearing durability. Globe's S-Trac lug pattern with reinforced material in the toe and heel delivers exceptional wear-life and board feel.

The Kalahari Dover is where the Globe x Wasted Talent collaboration began. Since then, our partnership has continued to evolve — see also the Dover II, Liaizon, and Melbek from the Ophidian Capsule.

Wasted Talent was born on a late summer evening in the South West of France — a conversation sparked by a shared frustration with the lack of innovation in the surf and skate scenes across Europe. The brand represents a common space for products and clothing that transition seamlessly from the beach to the bar, and beyond. Designed for those who refuse to compromise on style or substance.