Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

[Stefan88]

Price I was quoted was 21 euro/sqft, less than half the price of Rocado shell cordovan (but you will need to find people to split the hide with you)

It was a couple of years ago, so maybe it was a different lacquered leather ? That price doesn't sound too bad.

 

[Stefan88]

I tried to wait until I received them before sharing but can't!
Incoming mto from Skomaker Dagestad Santari:

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Looking forward to behold that back with my own eyes (and hands)

 

[Stefan88]

Looking forward to behold that back with my own eyes (and hands)

Sorry @deez shoes , but your shoes may include traces of drool.

 

[deez shoes]

Sorry @deez shoes , but your shoes may include traces of drool.

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[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Well as you all know, I am always complaining about how I never have access to Japanese craftsman. Either too far or too expensive for the sort of shoe offered.

I just commissioned a pair of Japanese shoes (thanks to @Stefan88), now I want another pair ?.

I have been emailing and messaging Seiichi Yoshimoto of the brand Perticone. He's a shoemaker based out of Rome, Italy.

The man trained under Gaetano, one of the Italian master shoemakers.
He's also worked with George Cleverley for 10+ years.
Which means he has both Italian and English shoemaking skills under his belt. From the pictures, you can see that that is reflected in his style. Structure of English styling, but with a touch of Italian flair.

Anyways, I am attempting to persuade him to come to New York. He doesn't seemed convinced that there would be much interest from us Americans and Canadians. We need to change that!

Important details of note, and a bit of persuasion for you all.
He offers Bespoke shoes at 2500€ which includes 1-2 fittings and shoe trees.
The 2nd pair would be less (I didn't receive a quote about that price).

If you can fit his trial shoes or you don't have crazy feet, his MTM prices start at 1450€

He does all his own work (he has I believe 2 ppl working directly there with him). No outsourcing past that though! Hand-lasted, Hand-welted, Hand-sewn soles. He uses leather toe puffs, leather counters and leather side linings.
He uses German, Italian, and French insoles and outsoles.

BUT Enough of those details. Here is some visual shoe Appreciation which hopefully will further persuade you.

 

[clee1982]

I'll say it's still more English than Italian, though I like it

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Send him a message. Tell him Bryan said we want you here in the US haha.

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[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I'll say it's still more English than Italian, though I like it

Definitely English, but you can't tell me that buckle doesn't scream finesse haha.

I think for what you get and the prices he's charging! Hard to beat it. Especially for full Bespoke!

 

[deez shoes]

Send him a message. Tell him Bryan said we want you here in the US haha.

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You had to include pictures of loafers, huh?! ?

 

[WhyUEarly]

Well as you all know, I am always complaining about how I never have access to Japanese craftsman. Either too far or too expensive for the sort of shoe offered.

I just commissioned a pair of Japanese shoes (thanks to @Stefan88), now I want another pair ?.

I have been emailing and messaging Seiichi Yoshimoto of the brand Perticone. He's a shoemaker based out of Rome, Italy.

The man trained under Gaetano, one of the Italian master shoemakers.
He's also worked with George Cleverley for 10+ years.
Which means he has both Italian and English shoemaking skills under his belt. From the pictures, you can see that that is reflected in his style. Structure of English styling, but with a touch of Italian flair.

Anyways, I am attempting to persuade him to come to New York. He doesn't seemed convinced that there would be much interest from us Americans and Canadians. We need to change that!

Important details of note, and a bit of persuasion for you all.
He offers Bespoke shoes at 2700€ which includes 1-2 fittings and shoe trees.
The 2nd pair would be less (I didn't receive a quote about that price).

If you can fit his trial shoes or you don't have crazy feet, his MTM prices start at 1500€

He does all his own work (he has I believe 2 ppl working directly there with him). No outsourcing past that though! Hand-lasted, Hand-welted, Hand-sewn soles. He uses leather toe puffs, leather counters and leather side linings.
He uses German, Italian, and French insoles and outsoles.

BUT Enough of those details. Here is some visual shoe Appreciation which hopefully will further persuade you.
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The shoes seem very graceful. Definitely see the English style. You're a terrible influence BColle ...Before I know it, I'll be throwing out my Argentum welts.

 

[clee1982]

Definitely English, but you can't tell me that buckle doesn't scream finesse haha.

I think for what you get and the prices he's charging! Hard to beat it. Especially for full Bespoke!

yup, all the single monk buckle is definitely italian

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

You guys know I am always trying to get the most value for my dollar. Figured I'll include you guys for the ride. So pictures and details are quite helpful in this regard.

Additionally, I'm tired of seeing all these shoemakers only going to Europe and Asia. It's about time we get to eat a little bit from the dinner table as well.

 

[clee1982]

The shoes seem very graceful. Definitely see the English style. You're a terrible influence BColle ...Before I know it, I'll be throwing out my Argentum welts.

well, I can recycle that for you, aren't we same size...?

 

[WhyUEarly]

well, I can recycle that for you, aren't we same size...?

Yep we're the same size. In fact, I need to find BColl's address since all 3 of us are the same size, ya know to help him take out the trash.

I really really should not go down the rabbit hole of Japanese bespoke shoes I was telling myself that the only exception would be Eiji Murata if he takes new customers again.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Yep we're the same size. In fact, I need to find BColl's address since all 3 of us are the same size, ya know to help him take out the trash.

I really really should not go down the rabbit hole of Japanese bespoke shoes I was telling myself that the only exception would be Eiji Murata if he takes new customers again.

Well you can chalk it up as an Italian maker, since he's based out of Rome ??‍♂️.

But yes the loafers, single monks, oxfords look fantastic. You have the general look of an English shoe. The grace that you mentioned is reminiscent of a Japanese touch, however that bit of pizazz (especially with the buckle and a few of the colors he used for his shoes) has that Italian aesthetic.

Based on the MTM price alone, he beats most Japanese makers that come to the US and those are only MTO. For his Bespoke offerings, he beats out almost everyone traveling to the US.

I believe he wants to go the route of using a store or FOB (i.e. Leffot or the Armoury). You know that would entail a price mark-up we all will incur. Hence my call to one and all to show interest, so we can get a good price for some great looking greatly made shoes.