Pointy Japanese Shoes

[redmania]

I want some point Japanese shoes, I'm in Aus where can I get some from?

 

[Maharlika]

Can you post some photos of what you're referring to? Dior makes pointy shoes.

 

[Christofuh]

 

[redmania]

Originally Posted by Christofuh

I like those a lot, what are they? I have seen some Alfredo Bannister shoes in a magazine so that's the style I am after.

 

[drizzt3117]

ratboy.com had posted some in the S&D forum.

 

[redmania]

Yes, they are the ones I am reffering to. He does not know if they are available online he bought them in Tokyo.

 

[LabelKing]

These are adapted from the English winklepickers worn by the Teddy Boys.

Any sort of English mod/retro/Teddy website should have these.

 

[redmania]

I thought that but winklepickers are generally plain. Where as the Japanese have taken them on and styled them differently.

 

[redmania]

Can anyone suggest any other nice pointy toe shoes?

 

[Nantucket Red]

Alfredo Bannister are some pretty cheap, trendy shoes immitating more upscale styles. Generally, you see them worn by young guys wearing applied tans and mullets over here.

If you're ok with that, by all means get a pair.

 

[Frittata]

Originally Posted by Christofuh

 

[rach2jlc]

If you want something a step up from Bannister, you might want to try Cesare Paciotti, Alberto Guardiani, Gianni Barbato, or Jean-Michel Cazabat. All four of these are fairly pricey ($400-600), but they are also often very pointy and the quality is a lot nicer than most. Good luck! I have a few pairs of Guardianis and Cazabats and, while they are certainly not good for a business meeting, look great with jeans and are quite fun.

 

[Sator]

Maybe this is the style sought after here:

 

[Shoe-nut]

I have a problem with any shoe with those paper thin soles. They probably great for walking on carpet in a Las Vegas Hotel but for any real walking they seem useless.

 

[Shoe-nut]

Originally Posted by Sator

Maybe this is the style sought after here:




My understanding of these super pointed toe shoes of yore is that they were mostly worn by dandies. Who would beckon the ladies by wiggling their toes to indicate desire for late night activities.