Toponepod – Walk on the Dark Side, Your Way
Before Toponepod was a brand, it was one man at a workbench.
Mr. Herman has been in the print-on-demand world for many years, helping brands and artists turn ideas into real products. He saw every kind of design pass through his hands, but one theme kept standing out: the raw, romantic power of the Gothic world. Skulls and roses. Ravens and crosses. Dark florals, retro patterns, old-school tattoo art.
These weren’t just “cool graphics” – they were identity. They belonged to people who felt most themselves in black boots, vintage band tees, lace, leather, and layered chains. Fans of Gothic fashion, the Goth subculture, and retro styles who were tired of basic, mass-produced shoes that looked like everyone else’s.
So Herman decided to build a home just for them.
That home became Toponepod – a custom shoe and boot brand dedicated to the dark, the different, and the unapologetically unique. Backed by a shoemaking operation that’s been trusted to deliver over one million items since 1997, Toponepod combines decades of footwear experience with a laser focus on niche, alternative style. ToponePOD+1
Gothic Souls, Custom Soles
At Toponepod, every pair starts with a story. Maybe it’s a love for Gothic fashion, an obsession with skull art, a soft spot for retro plaid, or a deep connection to the Goth subculture. Whatever it is, we turn that into something you can wear every day – on boots, sneakers, and other personalized footwear designed to stand out in a crowd. ToponePOD
Our specialty is custom printed boots and shoes:
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Gothic skulls and roses
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Dark florals and ravens
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Retro and old-school tattoo style art
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Personalizable elements like names, logos, or small details that make the design truly yours ToponePOD+1
Because we work with a professional shoemaking facility and hi-tech production equipment, Herman’s team can keep the quality high while still offering made-to-order, niche designs at accessible prices. ToponePOD
Dark Aesthetic, Cleaner Conscience
Loving the dark aesthetic doesn’t mean ignoring the planet.
Toponepod uses eco-friendly inks to print our custom designs onto each pair of boots and shoes, helping reduce harmful chemicals in the production process. Combined with a print-on-demand model – where every pair is made when it’s ordered, not mass-produced into waste – this lets us support self-expression while being more mindful of our environmental footprint. ToponePOD+1
We’re constantly working on better, more sustainable ways to create: from materials choices to production methods, the goal is simple – shoes that feel good to wear and better to stand behind.
Made for the Ones Who Don’t Blend In
Toponepod is for:
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The Gothic fashion lover who wants their boots to be as expressive as their eyeliner.
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The Goth subculture kid who grew up and still prefers the shadows and candlelight.
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The retro soul who loves old-school tattoo art, tartan plaid, and vintage-inspired graphics.
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The artist, the misfit, the “too much” and “too different” – who refuses to water down their style for anyone.
Whether you’re heading to a show, a festival, a night shift, or just the grocery store, we want you to look down at your feet and think:
“These are my boots. No one else has this pair.”
That’s the heart of Toponepod:
A lifetime of POD experience, fused with a love for Gothic and retro aesthetics, brought to life on eco-conscious custom footwear.
Lace up, step out, and make a difference with every step.
