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

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

Japanese leather shoes brand 4: “Otsuka Shoes (Otsuka)” – A long-established company with an imperial warrant that established dress shoes in Japan

Otsuka Shoes is a Japanese leather shoe brand founded in 1872. The company has been pursuing shoes that fit Japanese people’s feet by establishing a new culture of Western shoes in Japan. At the Paris World Exposition held in 1889, shoes exhibited by Otsuka Shoes were honored with a silver medal. The company is also known for its bispoke shoes for the imperial family, and its shoes skillfully incorporate trends while preserving traditional techniques, offering items that can be worn from business occasions to off-time. Even today, the company continues to study technology and improve materials, incorporating a variety of features that ensure a comfortable walk. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the brand’s 140-year history is the history of dress shoes in Japan itself.

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Otsuka Full Brogue Inner Wingtip Wingtip

Full brogue shoes truly express the spirit of careful craftsmanship unique to the Japanese. In addition to their gorgeous appearance, these full brogue shoes have a three-dimensional sole, which is created by a secret last with a unique foot shape, and a three-dimensional internal structure that fits the Japanese foot remarkably well. They also excel in moisture absorption and desorption, making them ideal for walking for long periods of time. The heel portion is concave molded to provide an unparalleled sense of hold.

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Japanese leather shoes brand 5: “MIYAGI KOGYO” ready-to-wear shoe line by Miyagi Kogyo

Miyagi Kogyo is a shoe manufacturer known for its “custom-made shoes,” which are produced on an OEM basis and sold nationwide using a pattern-made system. Miyagi Kogyo’s flagship brand of ready-made shoes is ” MIYAGI KOGYO,” a series of world-class Japanese-made leather shoes that incorporate the know-how and expert techniques gained from over 70 years of leather shoe manufacturing.

MIYAGI KOGYO U-tip shoes

These U-tip shoes have an elegant finish similar to English bespoke shoes, thanks to Japan’s advanced technology. The distinctive front section is made with right-angle stitching, which requires a high level of manual labor, to create the flattest possible seam. The last ” 73E ” is an inside straight made according to the original shape of the foot, which is said to be the basis of English bispoke shoes. Kneaded cork is used for the sole, and the ankle portion of the footwear is designed with a deep gape to provide good rebound from the start and comfort with minimal soreness.

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Japanese leather shoes brand ⑥”Perfetto “European style with a sexy design

Since its establishment in 1985, Binaseko has produced many shoes as an OEM manufacturer that handles a variety of manufacturing methods including Goodyear welt. The word “Perfetto” is a play on the word “Perfetto,” which means “Perfection. The word “Perfetto” means “perfection” in Italian, and the brand name reflects the company’s desire to create perfect shoes for people who wear them and its pride in being able to do so. The brand features leather shoes with a sexy European design using the Goodyear welt method, and each pair is carefully finished to achieve both comfort and stylish form.

Perfetto Uchibane Straight Tip Shoes

The cap-toe shoe is a standard business shoe. The top-quality leather from Annonay is used, which has a smooth texture with fine texture and excellent flexibility, and is extremely comfortable for the foot. The heel is a ” pitched heel ” that tapers toward the ground, which is rarely seen in ready-to-wear shoes. This creates a sharp look both in profile and in the back. With their elegant and dressy look, they can be expected to be useful not only on business occasions but also at weddings, funerals, and other occasions.

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