Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

[aj2603]

I have been thinking of buying Joe Works shoes for some time... Finally decided to pull the trigger.. Ordered them from The Sabot....

PS: Thanks to @vriche for the youtube video.. which finally convinced me to get one...

Features:
-Goodyear welted construction
-Full grain box calf upper leather
-Single leather sole
-Metal Toe Tips
-Slim bevelled waist
-JOE-0 Last, standard E width
-Made in Asakusa, Japan by Joe Works Shoemaker

 

[vriche]

I have been thinking of buying Joe Works shoes for some time... Finally decided to pull the trigger.. Ordered them from The Sabot....

PS: Thanks to @vriche for the youtube video.. which finally convinced me to get one...

Features:
-Goodyear welted construction
-Full grain box calf upper leather
-Single leather sole
-Metal Toe Tips
-Slim bevelled waist
-JOE-0 Last, standard E width
-Made in Asakusa, Japan by Joe Works Shoemaker


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No doubt, bro! I love my pair.

 

[xchen176]

Visiting Japan next summer, will do more research

 

[aj2603]

I was wondering which colour shoe cream should i use?

Should i go for Saphir's Pommadier 05 Dark Brown or should i go for 34 Havana Brown ?

Some shots of the shoe by mr.renworks on Instagram. My pair have not shipped yet

 

[brax]

I was wondering which colour shoe cream should i use?

Should i go for Saphir's Pommadier 05 Dark Brown or should i go for 34 Havana Brown ?

Some shots of the shoe by mr.renworks on Instagram. My pair have not shipped yet

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Can’t answer your question but those look great. Congratulations.

 

[bdavro23]

I was wondering which colour shoe cream should i use?

Should i go for Saphir's Pommadier 05 Dark Brown or should i go for 34 Havana Brown ?

Some shots of the shoe by mr.renworks on Instagram. My pair have not shipped yet

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Confirms my love of birdseye...

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I was wondering which colour shoe cream should i use?

Should i go for Saphir's Pommadier 05 Dark Brown or should i go for 34 Havana Brown ?

Some shots of the shoe by mr.renworks on Instagram. My pair have not shipped yet

Fantastic looking pair AJ! I would answer your question based on other shoes I own. I use the Havana Brown for my EG Doak Dovers & Chelseas. The Dark Brown (it is really dark) on the EG Ebony Utah Grain (Sons of Henrey has the same dark leather). So you want to darken them up (although they seem pretty dark) go with the dark brown. Keep them as is, havana brown.

 

[Encore]

Does anyone know what tannery of the cordovan does Joe Works from Sabot use?

Edited: I am asking about the cordovan

 

[ksl0588]

I have been thinking of buying Joe Works shoes for some time... Finally decided to pull the trigger.. Ordered them from The Sabot....

PS: Thanks to @vriche for the youtube video.. which finally convinced me to get one...

Features:
-Goodyear welted construction
-Full grain box calf upper leather
-Single leather sole
-Metal Toe Tips
-Slim bevelled waist
-JOE-0 Last, standard E width
-Made in Asakusa, Japan by Joe Works Shoemaker


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Great pair! I had a pair made for me around 2 years ago. Visited their shop/home in Tokyo and met the team making the shoes, was a good experience! Hope you like your new purchase.

 

[galileo]

Does anyone know what tannery of the cordovan does Joe Works from Sabot use?

Edited: I am asking about the cordovan

Should be Shiki

 

[daizawaguy]

Little shoe Appreciation as we come up to the end of the decade - what a decade it’s been for Japanese bespoke! Marquess round toe and Kiyo Uda square toes.

 

[mufaga]

My new shoes from Masaru Okuyama, its Mto model. the handwelted technique, leather are very good. I will up to bespoke.

 

[daizawaguy]

I passed by Tokyu Hands in Shinjuku yesterday and picked up an idea that I tried with great success that I’ve come to name the #mizuwaripolish

It involves mixing whisky in the 1/3 to water 2/3 ratio and using this in the glacage finish after you have built up a wax base. The water dispenser bottle is available at Tokyu Hands. I used Saphir Pate de Luxe.

 

[cliffordcaucus]

I passed by Tokyu Hands in Shinjuku yesterday and picked up an idea that I tried with great success that I’ve come to name the #mizuwaripolish

It involves mixing whisky in the 1/3 to water 2/3 ratio and using this in the glacage finish after you have built up a wax base. The water dispenser bottle is available at Tokyu Hands. I used Saphir Pate de Luxe.

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Did you polish the brass tacks on the toe of the shoe only as an example of what shine you can achieve using whiskey or is there a functional reason? I would imagine wax buildup on the toe would cause a slippery feel when walking

 

[daizawaguy]

Correct - I was trying the side of the soles with my whisky mixture, and thought it would be a good challenge to see how it works on `raw` damaged leather....but not a good idea to glacage the toe tips, I agree.

BTW, I see now Tokyo hands have the whisky technique on their site too!

Professional's secret! How to revive your favorite leather shoes and bring out their best look - Hint Magazine - Hands

The more you polish, the shine of the leather makes you even more attached to your shoes. Nowadays,…

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