Lemkus for Grasshoppers feat. Muneeb Hermans
Few shoes echo the streets of South Africa like the Grasshopper moccasin. It's more than just leather and stitching — it’s heritage, movement, and soul. For decades, this icon has marched through generations, becoming a symbol of culture, comfort, and community. Now, Lemkus brings that rhythm back into focus with special makeups of the Grasshopper in two exclusive colourways: “Black/Moss” and “Tobacco/Wheat.”
To bring this story to life, we tapped Muneeb Hermans, Cape Town-born trumpeter.
His journey started with the Cape Minstrels and has since taken him across the globe — from France to the US — performing at international jazz festivals and collaborating with legends like Caiphus Semenya, Buddy Wells, and Jimmy Dludlu.
A graduate of UCT’s Jazz Performance program and a core part of South Africa’s jazz fabric, Hermans brings a cool, grounded energy to the campaign that echoes the very spirit of the Grasshopper silhouette. His debut album, “One for HP”, now streaming on all platforms, is a celebration of homegrown excellence.
The shoes speak for themselves. The “Black/Moss” colourway pairs deep black suede with a rich green moss tone with updated tooling such as a rubber rippled outsole for added grip and D ring eyelets allowing us to switch out laces to the reflective pairs on the fly further leaning into the utilitarian feel.
The “Tobacco/Wheat” offers warmth and ease with a golden finish and an updated wrap around crepe sole for a bulkier, grounded feel to the classic Grasshopper moccasins we all know and love.
