What is the appeal of the “Military Derby Shoes,” a classic model from Sanders’ Japan-only collection?

What is the ” Military Collection “, a Japan-only casual line?

Among Sanders, which handles a wide variety of leather shoes, “Military Collection” boasts high popularity worldwide in recent years. This series is a Japan-only collection line reproduced from wooden patterns based on the archives of past military shoes stored by Saunders, which supplies shoes to the British Ministry of Defense.

Sanders ” Military Collection

Sanders “Military Collection” features (1) “Polished leather with water resistance that shows a beautiful luster as if it were cordovan.

The most distinctive feature of Sanders’ military collection is the polished leather used for the upper. In Japan, it is also called glass leather. Polished leather used by Sanders is made of fine-grained calf leather with a thin resin coating. As a result, it is characterized by its flexibility and elegant luster. Sanders’ polished leather is also famous for producing a texture similar to that of ” cordovan,” also known as the diamond of leather.

Sanders “Military Collection

Leather is said to be susceptible to rain and wetness because its gingery surface is not water-repellent, and stains, scratches, and discoloration can occur as a result of blistering, but in the case of polished leather, the resin coating provides a certain degree of water resistance. The British land is humid and rainy throughout the year. The polished leather used in the Sanders Military Collection can maintain its luster in a little rain with little care, making it the most suitable material for limited-edition products for Japan, which, like England, has a high humidity and rainy season.

Sanders “Military Collection

Characteristic 2 of Sanders “Military Collection” “Queen Elizabeth’s crown engraved on the heel

While there are many apparel and shoe manufacturers that have received royal warrants, Saunders is allowed to engrave the royal crown of Queen Elizabeth II on its shoes, which is a higher hurdle to overcome, due to its experience with the British Ministry of Defense and other government-supplied products. The heel of the Military Collection is engraved with Queen Elizabeth’s Crown as a single point. It is a subtle accent to a classic and simple shoe.

Sandals “Military Collection

Sanders “Military Collection” Feature 3: “Command sole with excellent durability, cushioning and design

Surprisingly, many brands of British shoes focus on rubber soles due to the peculiar weather conditions, and Saunders is no exception. Sanders’ military derby shoes use commando soles made by ITSHIDE, a British sole manufacturer with a history of use by the British military, which are durable and water-resistant.

Sanders “Military Collection

It has durability and cushioning properties compared to leather soles, and its round-point stud design allows for an efficient grip without the thickness of rubber, making it one of the more dressy classifications of rubber soles, despite its casual impression. It can be said that the exquisite balance of the double-welted sole, which gives a rugged impression but also has the elegance of a dress shoe, is due to this command sole.

Sanders “Military Collection