Photo essay: Hidetaka Fukaya

[Sander]

Very nice. One of the few chisel toes I can appreciate.

 

[poorsod]

Originally Posted by gazman70k

Not easy to do an armchair comparison let alone an objective one. Toe box is a huge difference for me. Much more angular and "aggressive". However, given my widish feet, the challenge is to create a sleeker last without messing up the proportions. This toe tip is broader than what HF normally makes. He tends to favour a pointier toe box but it is very different to say the TG73. The G&G have their signature bevelled waist and finishing to the sole, which is not something HF does. There are other stylistic and creative differences as well especially in the detailed finishing and the burnishing of the leather. I haven't received my G&G bespoke just yet and cannot give you the comparison you desire.


The G&G bespoke sharp square toe is more chiseled than TG73. I didn't realize you haven't received your G&G bespoke yet. I look forward to more details in the future

 

[TRINI]

Is it wrong that I like the trial shoes?

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Is it wrong that I like the trial shoes?

Hidetaka Fukaya seconds?

- B

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by Kuro

That was a great call...end product looks much nicer.

Agreed; brought them back into proportion just enough.

Congratulations on a cool pair of shoes!

 

[teddieriley]

Nice.

 

[the.chikor]

Absolutely stunning! I did notice a slight difference between the trial shoe and the final product-looks like it was shortened a bit? The final product came out beautiful. Congratulations.

 

[emptym]

The word is often abused, but: awesome.

 

[IndianBoyz]

Looks like a serious, busy guy this Fukaya.
Nice things.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by the.chikor

Absolutely stunning! I did notice a slight difference between the trial shoe and the final product-looks like it was shortened a bit? The final product came out beautiful. Congratulations.

a new one for your radar perhaps or are you just sticking with Koji now?

 

[Mute]

Simply gorgeous. I love the laces.

 

[Slewfoot]

Wow! Pristine shoes. If Luk-Cha ever starts a thread called "The ULTIMATE Cap Toe Appreciation Thread" this would be at the top of the list. So glad they worked out for you.

I'll actually be in Florence this Wednesday. Will do my best to stop by the shop, but alas, bespoke I cannot do these days. I'll just covet yours instead. :^)

 

[gazman70k]

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

Wow! Pristine shoes. If Luk-Cha ever starts a thread called "The ULTIMATE Cap Toe Appreciation Thread" this would be at the top of the list. So glad they worked out for you.

I'll actually be in Florence this Wednesday. Will do my best to stop by the shop, but alas, bespoke I cannot do these days. I'll just covet yours instead. :^)

HF is still in Tokyo this week. His wife may be there.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

Wow! Pristine shoes. If Luk-Cha ever starts a thread called "The ULTIMATE Cap Toe Appreciation Thread" this would be at the top of the list.

hhhhmmmm perhaps thats a good idea as we do have a wing tip and suede Appreciation threads

 

[cdmoore1855]

Originally Posted by poorsod

The G&G bespoke sharp square toe is more chiseled than TG73. I didn't realize you haven't received your G&G bespoke yet. I look forward to more details in the future

This depends, the first 2 bespoke I have are not as chiseled at TG73 but the next 3 were