Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

clee1982 · Jun 7, 2013

nutcracker said:
with my new satin laces......

I must say I really love that sanded/flattened look of those seamless WC Bestettis....

how often have you worn these, I wonder how they would crease over the time

nutcracker · Jun 7, 2013

clee1982 said:
how often have you worn these, I wonder how they would crease over the time

These are worn probably 5 times or so. Big creases seem to pop up quite early (the nature of the stiff material), and they don't seem to smooth out with the trees. Stingrays are not very pliable.

striker · Jun 7, 2013

Sting Rays make great wallets. The only benefit as shoes is they dun scuff and easy to clean. They aren't supple enough as shoes i'm afraid.

VRaivio · Jun 8, 2013

nutcracker, what venues have you visited in stingray shüüs? The leather looks like armour, I'm having difficulties picturing it in use outside of nightclubs.

nutcracker · Jun 8, 2013

VRaivio said:
nutcracker, what venues have you visited in stingray shüüs? The leather looks like armour, I'm having difficulties picturing it in use outside of nightclubs.

I wear them in broad daylight, in jeans, walking or shopping....alone. Mainly to break them in (btw these are D width but Deco's are not as tight fitting as I expected and they're quite comfortable). This stuff really glitters in certain lighting condition, but most people don't seem to know they're stingray. Gotten complement just once (only at a nice shoe store where they do seem to show respect to people wearing special shoes). This is before I added the satin laces. I still haven't found a formal function or party to wear them.

BespokeMakers · Jun 8, 2013

Atsushi Qnai of il Quadrifoglio latest work.
Have a nice weekend !

http://ilquadrifoglio.tumblr.com/

clee1982 · Jun 8, 2013

striker said:
Sting Rays make great wallets. The only benefit as shoes is they dun scuff and easy to clean. They aren't supple enough as shoes i'm afraid.

I haven't found a place that does stringray wallet tastefully (to my eyes), care to share what your find is?

nutcracker · Jun 8, 2013

BespokeMakers said:
Atsushi Qnai of il Quadrifoglio latest work. Have a nice weekend ! http://ilquadrifoglio.tumblr.com/

Nice photo BM!! I actually find this loafer w/ Norvegese stitching very appealing. Love that 'wave' pattern

Have a great weekend!

nutcracker · Jun 9, 2013

Some newly published glamour shots of Ryota Hayafuji shoes

Blind Brogues in Black (front) and Quarter Brogues in Bordeaux (back)

from boq

wqvong · Jun 9, 2013

nutcracker · Jun 9, 2013

Upcoming Ghillie Boots from Sanyo Yamacho

from LAST Magazine FB

nutcracker · Jun 9, 2013

Dauber (penetrating brush) stands by M.Mowbray

This should be a fun and easy project for DIY woodworkers

Available @ Shoecare & Order Room FANS

nutcracker · Jun 9, 2013

Venetian Cream seems to be gaining popularity in Japan

Available in 3 colors @ Shoeshine Tokyo
I've never seen VC offered in Black and MB before....

meister · Jun 10, 2013

nutcracker said:
Upcoming Ghillie Boots from Sanyo Yamacho

from LAST Magazine FB

Stunning

joiji · Jun 10, 2013

nutcracker said:
Dauber (penetrating brush) stands by M.Mowbray

This should be a fun and easy project for DIY woodworkers

Available @ Shoecare & Order Room FANS

Interesting that these seem to be two piece glued together, rather than one piece with blind holes. What were these priced at?

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