Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

[The Lesser Evil]

Suzuki-san stopped doing shows in the US many years ago. As for now, you can only order his shoes in Japan and Hong Kong (theArmoury). I believe he doesn't take orders over the phone/mail, but I could be wrong.

Hopefully when the Armoury opens its Tribeca outpost, Koji's shoes would be available in the states again.

In other words I have to go to Japan. Gotcha what about Imai Hiroki? How one order shoes from this shoemaker?


http://www.imaihiroki.com/

 

[nutcracker]



In other words I have to go to Japan. Gotcha what about Imai Hiroki? How one order shoes from this shoemaker?


http://www.imaihiroki.com/

I think Imai-san used to take orders online, but not anymore. Ital Style (located mainly in the Kansai area) takes MTO orders for him year round. There are also occasional trunk shows here and there (most recently at Osaka`s Hankyu).

 

[Fang66]

Do you have any links to people or factories that make sneakers/ running shoes in Japan!?


Thanks!


J

Spinglemove and Onitsuka Tiger comes to mind...

http://spingle.jp
http://www.onitsukatiger.com/ja-jp/

Mizuno, Asics, Yonex are some bigger companies, but I`m not sure if they still make shoes in Japan

Not sure Spinglemove or Onitsuka Tiger make actual running shoes, more fashion sneakers.

 

[chogall]

Not sure Spinglemove or Onitsuka Tiger make actual running shoes, more fashion sneakers.

Onitsuka Tigers makes one of the best minimalist running shoes.

 

[nutcracker]



Onitsuka Tigers makes one of the best minimalist running shoes.

or old school jogging shoes

 

[chogall]

going off tangent, baseball jersey jackets with tatoo like embroideries worn by yakusa type of people are so nice. anyone knows a good source in US?

 

[Fang66]



going off tangent, baseball jersey jackets with tatoo like embroideries worn by yakusa type of people are so nice.  anyone knows a good source in US?

Yes, they are widely available in the land of Are You ******* Joking!

 

[nutcracker]



going off tangent, baseball jersey jackets with tatoo like embroideries worn by yakusa type of people are so nice.  anyone knows a good source in US?

Yes, they are widely available in the land of Are You ******* Joking!

 

[nutcracker]

Foot the Coacher by Grenson.

A collection of Victorian-era inspired boots. Designed in Japan, Made in England.

Available now at Mr. Porter

Foot the Coacher by Grenson

 

[clee1982]

Interesting shape

 

[chogall]



Yes, they are widely available in the land of Are You ******* Joking!

Time to get a Visa and visit them!

 

[sthenosall]

Hi all,
I am not a Japanese shoe guy, though I was just flipping through and love the look of many of them. I have a question. I picked up a sport coat recently at a vintage place by Issey Miyake. It has a hand written label and I do not speak or read japanese. I have been wondering what it says under "quality". I have been trying to find a translation or something similar to no avail. I though that someone here might be able to help.

Sorry to butt into the thread but I just had to give it a shot. Thanks guys!

 

[nutcracker]



Hi all,
I am not a Japanese shoe guy, though I was just flipping through and love the look of many of them. I have a question. I picked up a sport coat recently at a vintage place by Issey Miyake. It has a hand written label and I do not speak or read japanese. I have been wondering what it says under "quality". I have been trying to find a translation or something similar to no avail. I though that someone here might be able to help.

Sorry to butt into the thread but I just had to give it a shot. Thanks guys!

No problem buddy

It says `Cashmere Flannel`

 

[nutcracker]

Il Quadrifoglio
Hinged Shoe tree for Bespoke

 

[takashi78]

Why does the front have to bend up like this?