Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

[wurger]

for shoe sizing, I don't recommend down sizing due to the style or pattern for shoe on the same last.

in the case of Corno Blu, the S145 semi square last is a bit tighter on the toes compare to R145 round last, I took the same size.

 

[Newcomer]

Alright guys. So, I am planning a trip to Japan in the distant future. Probably a 10-day to 2-week trip. Interested in ordering some shoes.

Can anyone give me the rundown? Interested in bespoke, or MTM - however, I can realistically only squeeze in one fitting, i.e., when I am there. What are my options? I see Yohei Fukuda will do one fitting for bespoke. Leave price out of the consideration for the time being. I am also interested in Marquess. At this juncture, more interested in questions of "process."

 

[ThinkDerm]

Alright guys. So, I am planning a trip to Japan in the distant future. Probably a 10-day to 2-week trip. Interested in ordering some shoes.

Can anyone give me the rundown? Interested in bespoke, or MTM - however, I can realistically only squeeze in one fitting, i.e., when I am there. What are my options? I see Yohei Fukuda will do one fitting for bespoke. Leave price out of the consideration for the time being. I am also interested in Marquess. At this juncture, more interested in questions of "process."

don't think you can get one fitting in with most makers in 10 days to 2 weeks.

Please do keep us updated...

 

[Stefan88]

Alright guys. So, I am planning a trip to Japan in the distant future. Probably a 10-day to 2-week trip. Interested in ordering some shoes.

Can anyone give me the rundown? Interested in bespoke, or MTM - however, I can realistically only squeeze in one fitting, i.e., when I am there. What are my options? I see Yohei Fukuda will do one fitting for bespoke. Leave price out of the consideration for the time being. I am also interested in Marquess. At this juncture, more interested in questions of "process."

Fukuda has mtm and shoes to try for fitting, so that may be a possible option.
Marquess creates the last from measurements, gives a fitting, and would then be able to send the final shoes. Maybe, if you contact him a long time before, he can arrange the fitting faster than he normally does. He's been flexible with me in the past (not that much, but still )

 

[daizawaguy]

Fittings for bespoke will be six months to a year after the measurements. Final delivery 1 to 2 years + now is the range. RTW the only option I'm afraid for a trip of any length. Clematis and Fukuda have RTW. Yen 80,000 and Yen 240,000 respectively. A visit to Isetan mens and World Footwear Gallery in Jingumae or Ginza would be recommended. MTM a possibility at Fukuda or Seiji McCarthy (World Footwear Gallery), based on their sample model fittings, with delivery by post an option. 3-6 months wait I believe.

 

[Newcomer]

Hmm, I think that Fukuda MTM is probably the best option. Although I would love to do bespoke, I understand it was unlikely that would be an option.

Thanks for the quick feedback! Fukuda MTM does look awesome.

 

[supern0va]

Something from yesterday - joe works.

 

[clee1982]

Joe worker from sabot? How do they fit?

 

[alansee89]

I am going to Osaka in May
Any good place to shop for the RTW shoes?

 

[Concordia]

Hmm, I think that Fukuda MTM is probably the best option. Although I would love to do bespoke, I understand it was unlikely that would be an option.

Ehh-- just schedule a return trip in a year. No biggie.

 

[findingthingsou]

Does anyone have Main D'Or's contact? I tried the emails in this thread but no dice

 

[1969]

Probably not in the wheelhouse of this thread, but anyone happen to know what these are?

 

[j ingevaldsson]

Does anyone have Main D'Or's contact? I tried the emails in this thread but no dice

Probably the one you've tried, but he should use: [email protected].

Probably not in the wheelhouse of this thread, but anyone happen to know what these are?

View attachment 925358

Looks like a Spingle Move W model, though not sure.

 

[1969]

Yes, thanks!

 

[daizawaguy]

Marquess by Shoji Kawaguchi

Left out in the winter sun in his new atelier to age for a few months. His atelier is on the 8th floor, and as skiers will know, the UV level in Japan is very high in winter -)