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  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
  • The Grin in the Trees Hightops - Jaded Lament
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The Grin in the Trees Alice in Wonderland Hightops

Alice in Wonderland

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Step into the forest of riddles and shadows, where branches cradle enigmas and smiles linger long after the speaker has vanished. The Grin in the Trees captures John Tenniel’s original 1865 illustrations of Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat, lovingly colorized and wrapped across the canvas.

On the outer panel, Alice gazes upward, hands clasped behind her back, as if standing at the threshold of an answer she may never fully receive. Above her, the Cat reclines along a twisted branch, his grin sharpened into both invitation and warning. The inner panel mirrors the mystery—close studies of the Cat’s sly eyes and knowing smile, rendered against parchment-toned woods, leaves, and shadows that blur between dream and logic.

Every detail whispers riddles, beckoning you to wander deeper into the page, deeper into the forest, deeper into the logic that bends back upon itself.

Wonders Whispered About These Wares

Powers Bestowed Upon the Possessor

  • The Gift of Disappearing Paths – the uncanny ability to vanish from troubling company, leaving only a trace of your choosing.
  • The Gift of Riddle-Tongue – words that twist, amuse, and confuse, turning conversations into games of wit.
  • The Gift of Stillness in the Branches – a calm that allows you to wait, unseen, until the moment is right to strike—or to smile.

Jaded Lament Discovery Note

The Grin in the Trees was recovered from the margins of a weather-stained Wonderland manuscript hidden in Vault 9. The Laments claimed it first appeared during a midnight reading, the Cat’s grin glowing faintly across the page before fading into the canvas itself. Those who wear it say the smile follows them home.

Why the Laments Loved This Artifact

  • Timeless illustration: Tenniel’s iconic 1865 engravings, faithfully colorized and preserved in all their textured detail.
  • Dual storytelling panels: Alice in contemplative awe on one side, the Cat’s grin in predatory close-up on the other.
  • Color story: Aged parchment cream, woodland greens, and shadow-black give the shoes an antique, storybook quality.
  • Perfect for: Lovers of Carroll’s nonsense logic, collectors of Wonderland iconography, and those who relish the uncanny edge of whimsy.

Adored By (and Designed For)

  • Readers who dog-ear their Carroll until the spine collapses.
  • Dreamers who savor paradox and nonsense as nourishment.
  • Wanderers who love shoes that hint at both whimsy and danger.
  • Artists, poets, and storytellers who grin at riddles with no answer.

Atmospheres Clinging to These Relics

  • Curious stillness
  • Riddles without answers
  • Mischief and menace entwined
  • Vintage book-page nostalgia
  • Wonderland at twilight

These Vibes Shall Be the Emanation

  • A sly smile glowing in half-darkness.
  • The whisper of riddles in the trees.
  • A hush before the trick reveals itself.
  • Playful menace wrapped in antique storybook warmth.

Hymns to Strengthen Thy Enchanted Relic

Lend Thine Ear, Fortify Thy Powers. Invoke these chants whilst donning thy wares, that the enchantment might seep deeper into thy bones.

“Strange Mercy” – St. Vincent
Off-kilter, sharp-edged, and sly — perfectly tuned to the Cat’s paradox of menace and charm.

“Laughing With” – Regina Spektor
Captures the eerie humor of riddles that toy with faith, mortality, and absurdity — very much the Cat’s sly domain.

“Moon Over Goldsboro” – Magnolia Electric Co.
A slow burn that feels like wandering a twilight forest, unsure if the glow ahead is safety or trickery.

“The Caterpillar” – The Cure
Whimsical, unsettling, and surreal in tone — a sideways nod to Wonderland without falling into cliché.

“Cheshire Smile” – Mother Mother
A direct, modern invocation of the Cat’s grin — mischievous, manic, and oddly joyful.

“Pictures of You” – The Cure
Like the Cat’s lingering grin, the song aches with the haunting presence of something partly gone but never fully erased.

“The Killing Moon” – Echo & The Bunnymen
Mystical inevitability woven into lush darkness — perfect for the Cat’s blend of prophecy and menace.

“She’s in Parties” – Bauhaus
Fragmented, theatrical, and otherworldly — a soundtrack for riddles, masks, and smiles that dissolve into nothing.

“Rabbit in Your Headlights” – UNKLE & Thom Yorke
A surreal journey where menace, dream-logic, and cryptic utterances twist into something transcendent, echoing the Cheshire Cat’s fractured wisdom.

The Tedious but Necessary Bits

  • Size Sorrows Be Gone

    The Laments Shall Stitch Another Pair If Yours Don’t Fit.

    • Fits true, like fate.
    • Removable insole—should you wish to walk a softer path.
    • Crafted from premium materials, blessed and battle-ready.
    • Canvas kissed by design, grounded by a rubber sole.
    • Colors hold fast like memory—vivid, precise, unforgettable.
    • Made-to-order, conjured just for you—no two pairs walk the same world.

  • Trade Routes, Tides & Transit

    A Note from the Laments Regarding Fulfillment: Each relic is conjured upon request, hand-wrought in our faraway atelier with care befitting the Old Ways. Most emerge within 5–10 days; arrival at your threshold may span 2–3 weeks, depending on tides, tempests, or logistics beyond mortal control.

    Some parcels may arrive separately—such is the nature of enchanted logistics.

    Should you harbor questions, omens, or mere curiosities, the Laments are always listening. Reach out at will.

  • Product Details

    • Custom printed shoes
    • Amazing colors and print quality
    • Premium canvas fabric
    • Outsole and toe cap made of durable rubber
    • Memory EVA insole for maximum comfort
    • Classic timeless style
    • Lace-up closure for a snug fit