OBRA Is a New Footwear Brand Focused on Utilitarian Comfort

ALIFE founder Arnaud Delecolle teamed up with Converse's former director of product, Dave Cory, on a new footwear label entitled OBRA. In regards to the meaning behind the name, "OBRA" translates both to "a worker's labor" and "the work of an artist" in Portuguese. Altogether, the fledgling sneaker imprint places a strong emphasis on utilitarian comfort while developing timeless silhouettes using only high-quality materials. The inaugural collection is comprised of five canvas silhouettes in cla...