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Japanese Handmade Shoemaker
The comfort of bespoke, made more accessible.
The comfort of bespoke, made more accessible.
Hello,
Hello,
I craft shoes in Asakusa, Tokyo.
I craft shoes in Asakusa, Tokyo.
What I value in shoemaking is durability and practicality—
shoes that can be worn every day.
What I value in shoemaking is durability and practicality—
shoes that can be worn every day.
While fine shoes are often considered something for special occasions,
I believe that truly good shoes are meant to be worn in daily life.
While fine shoes are often considered something for special occasions,
I believe that truly good shoes are meant to be worn in daily life.
Built to last, with a robust construction,
and a natural fit that feels as though it adheres to your feet.
Built to last, with a robust construction,
and a natural fit that feels as though it adheres to your feet.
To achieve a level of comfort that cannot be found in ready-made shoes,
I start with an existing last and carefully adjust it to suit each individual foot,
offering a bespoke-like fit at a reasonable price.
To achieve a level of comfort that cannot be found in ready-made shoes,
I start with an existing last and carefully adjust it to suit each individual foot,
offering a bespoke-like fit at a reasonable price.
Shoes that you naturally reach for in your everyday life,
that grow more comfortable with each wear,
and that you can enjoy for years to come.
Shoes that you naturally reach for in your everyday life,
that grow more comfortable with each wear,
and that you can enjoy for years to come.
I would be delighted to create such a pair for you.
I would be delighted to create such a pair for you.
Modified Last Order
Each pair is made to order, based on my original last and carefully adjusted to fit the individual.
This approach allows me to offer a level of fit not found in ready-made shoes,
with a comfort that approaches that of bespoke.
Price
McKay construction: JPY 121,000 ~
Hand-Sewn Welted construction: JPY 165,000 ~
*Prices include tax.
Lead Time
Approximately 4 months or more
For first-time customers, a fitting session is conducted to ensure optimal comfort.
As a result, the delivery time may vary.
Gallery
Gallery
Plane toe for a groom
Straight tip
Chukka boots
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More photos on Instagram
Atelier
Atelier
Address:
5-25-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0032, Japan
Contact us
Contact us
Please feel free to contact us for order reservations or any inquiries.
If you wish to visit the atelier, kindly indicate your preferred date and time in the message section.
We will check our schedule and get back to you shortly.
We are happy to assist you in English.
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