Up to 30,000 yen! Seven recommended business shoes with the best cost performance

Many of you may be thinking that you want to choose good business shoes that are as inexpensive as possible because they wear out quickly. In this issue, we will introduce a selection of recommended leather shoes that can be purchased for less than 40,000 yen, as well as points that must be compromised in exchange for low prices, on the theme of such business shoes!

How much are you willing to compromise on the following four points?

When you seek low prices for leather shoes, you will inevitably have to compromise on some points. First, we pick up 4 compromises that can be considered concrete and easy to understand.

Compromise is unavoidable: (1) Manufacturing method

One of the advantages of wearing good leather shoes is that they can be used for a long time. For example, leather shoes made by the Goodyear-welted method, which allows the sole to be replaced, are highly durable and suitable for many years of use. However, most inexpensive business shoes are made using the “cement method,” in which all parts are glued together, making it virtually impossible to replace the outsole, making them unsuitable for long-term use. While these shoes are waterproof due to the adhesive bonding, they are also susceptible to moisture. If you rarely wear leather shoes and do not feel stressed when wearing shoes that are prone to steam, the cement method is fine.

Compromise on the material (2)

As a matter of course, the higher the percentage of natural leather used, the higher the production cost of leather shoes. If you choose leather shoes with an emphasis on cost performance, leather shoes that cut costs by using synthetic leather or materials other than genuine leather for some parts may be a candidate for consideration. There are some low-priced leather shoes that are made entirely of genuine leather, but in many cases they are made of low-grade leather, and it is difficult for the untrained eye to determine the grade of leather used.

Compromise (3) [Place of production

Famous countries with a long history of shoemaking include the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, and France. Leather shoes produced in the above countries are high quality and attractive, but most of them are also expensive. If you are considering purchasing reasonably priced leather shoes, you should first consider that it is extremely difficult to obtain them. Also, don’t forget that foreign-made leather shoes are subject to customs duties and transportation costs. If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, domestic shoes that are of relatively high quality and do not incur unnecessary taxes and transportation costs will be a strong choice.

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Compromise point ④ 【Brand name

The lower the purchase budget for leather shoes, the more limited the choices will be for leather shoes from brands that are not well-known or that offer low prices. If you work in a profession where impressions are important, it is better to avoid choosing leather shoes that make you uncomfortable when people around you ask you what the brand name is. In the next section, we will introduce recommended brands within a budget of up to 30,000 yen, so please take a look.

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