Discovering the Unique Charms of Made-in-Japan Leather Shoes: A Look at 9 Japanese Brands

Japanese leather shoes brand ① “Scotch Grain (SCOTCH GRAIN)” – Focusing on Goodyear Welt that fits Japanese people’s feet

Scotch Grain is a brand developed by Hirokawa Shoes of Japan.” As you can see from the brand name “Scotch Grain Leather,” which is named after the leather manufacturing method, there is no compromise in the pursuit of quality, not only in the leather material, but also in every single thread. The wooden patterns that have been made for more than 10,000 pairs of shoes since the company’s establishment have been created by studying the shapes of Japanese people’s feet and even their walking habits to the nearest few tenths of a millimeter, and are known for their good fit to Japanese people’s feet. In addition, all Scotch Grain leather shoes are made using the Goodyear welt method, with the hope that they will continue to be used and cherished for a long time while being repaired. Scotch Grain offers many series to meet various needs, and even the highest grade is reasonably priced in the 60,000 yen range, which is a great point.

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Japanese leather shoes brand 2 “SANYOYAMACHO” – A spirited and talented brand established in 2000

SANYOYAMACHO began in 2000, when Masaki Nagashima founded the shoe manufacturer ” SANYOYAMACHO Shoe Honpo. Just one year later, SANYO SANCHO acquired the trademark and started the brand ” SANYOYAMACHO,” which mainly deals with leather items, mainly men’s shoes. Under the principles of “technique,” “iki,” and “Takumi,” the company creates leather shoes for Japanese people by producing lasts that fit the foot shape of Japanese people based on a thorough quality policy. The company’s lasts have evolved based on feedback from customers, and the quality of its leather shoes, which are a perfect fusion of traditional specifications and modern details, is superior to that of foreign brands. It is interesting to note that the models are named with Japanese names such as “Tomojiro,” “Kanzaburo,” “Yazaburo,” and “Tomonosuke.

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SANYOYAMACHO Tomojiro

The “Tomojiro” has supported the brand’s popularity as SANYOYAMACHO’s iconic model since its inception.” SANYOYAMACHO’s philosophy of “quality-oriented” can be fully felt in this orthodox inner-blade straight tip. The robust Goodyear welt manufacturing method and the level of fine single letter stitching are among the best in the world, and the lasts have evolved to R2010 since 2010, giving the shoes an authentic feel.

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Japanese leather shoes brand (3) “UNION IMPERIAL” – “Mackay’s Union” with a Latin atmosphere

Union Imperial”, a private brand by Union Royal, started in 1952. It is also known as “Union of Mackay” because it was the first company in Japan to introduce the Italian Mackay manufacturing method. The brand also incorporates many Latin elements, such as a technical tie-up with the Italian luxury shoe manufacturer ” Marelli. It is also known for its use of the ” Bolognese Goodyear method,” which is unique in the world and improves upon the heaviness, stiffness, and poor return characteristic of the Goodyear method.

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UNION IMPERIAL Straight Tip Inner Feather

In order to achieve comfort and a good fit, the company uses lasts that are the result of research into the Japanese foot and its unique know-how. The elegant and beautiful silhouette of these straight-tip shoes with inner wings is a distinctive feature. The hand-sawn welded method is used to sew the upper, inner sole, and welt together by hand as in the past. The soles have a good return because no ribbing is used, and the shoes are extremely light and soft, and the more they are worn, the more comfortable they become on the feet. The outsole is a leather sole with a dressy atmosphere.

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