From here, the OTKOMAE editorial staff picks up business shoes that are the “most cost-effective” while considering the points mentioned above. In addition to the condition of “available for less than 40,000 yen,” we have narrowed down our recommendations to only “external-blade plain-toe” and “internal-blade straight-tip” shoes, which are sure to be the first pair for you. In addition to the condition that “can be purchased under 40,000 yen,” we carefully selected recommendations focusing only on “outside-blade plain toe” and “inside-blade color straight tip.
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The best business shoes in terms of cost performance “(1) “REGAL 2504
REGAL”, a representative of Japanese business shoes, is known by the product number 2504. 2504 is a long-selling model that has been loved by many users for many years since its launch. The versatile plain toe with outside wings is made by the Goodyear-welted method, and the instep is made of real cowhide leather, all of which are carefully selected and yet can be purchased for less than 30,000 yen.
Manufacturing method: Goodyear-welted
Material: Cowhide instep leather only
Place of origin: Japan
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The most powerful business shoes in terms of cost performance (2) “SCOTCH GRAIN 05A0026
SCOTCH GRAIN” is a leading Japanese leather shoe brand. The business shoes developed by “SCOTCH GRAIN” boast a thorough selection of high-quality materials, a commitment to Goodyear welt, and reliable sewing techniques by skilled Japanese craftsmen, while achieving an overwhelmingly good cost performance in the 30,000-yen range. This is an AMAZON limited edition model that uses the IM210E last, which features a long-nose square that fits underfoot in an Italian classic style. It is only because of Scotch Grain that you can buy leather shoes at this price, which are made by the Goodyear welt method using Japanese calf, and furthermore, the last is completed in consideration of Japanese people’s gait.
Manufacturing method: Goodyear welted method
Material: cowhide
Place of origin: Japan
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Costa’s strongest business shoes (3) “Berwick Straight Tip Vibram Sole
If you are looking for a cosy leather shoe brand outside of Japan, why not look to Spain? The country manufactures quality leather shoes, and in fact, it boasts the second largest number of leather shoes manufactured in Europe after Italy. The long-established leather shoe brand “Berwick” was born in Spain in 1991. The brand is known for its cost-effective shoes that mix traditional British taste with Italian and French design. Here we pick up a pair of straight-tip shoes made of high-grade leather manufactured by Dupuis in France. The shoes are made with Japan’s original last developed for the Japanese market, and are finished with a wide-width, heel-shape form. The soles are made with lightweight soles developed by Vibram of Italy. The lightweight yet abrasion-resistant sole can withstand long-term use.
Manufacturing method: Goodyear-welted
Material: cowhide
Place of origin: Spain
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The best business shoes in terms of cost performance (4) ” JALAN SRIWIJAYA Straight Tip 98317
JALAN SRIWIJAYA” manufactures leather shoes that boast of the world’s leading quality by the hand work of craftsmen who have been trained in a unique craftsman training program that imparts the know-how that Rudy Sparman, who manages production, has trained in Northampton, England. While the quality of the shoes is the same as that of the real British leather, the manufacturing and exporting of leather shoes are done in Indonesia, which allows the company to offer its products at an unbeatable price. This straight tip can be purchased for almost 30,000 yen while adopting the “hand-sawn welted method,” which is more elaborate than the Goodyear welted method, and high-class calf leather used by Maison brands. It is no exaggeration to say that these are the most cost-effective leather shoes.
Manufacturing method: Hand-sawn-welted
Material: Cowhide
Place of origin: Indonesia
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COSPA’s strongest business shoes⑤ “SANYOYAMACHO Juji
SANYOYAMACHO” is one of the most popular Japanese leather shoe brands. The standard straight-tip shoe is the “Tomojiro,” but this time we picked up a sneaker-type straight-tip “Juji” that has the appearance of dress shoes. The R2021CF, based on SANYOYAMACHO’s Master Last R2010 and modified for dress sneakers, provides a comfortable fit. The sole is set on a lightweight Vibram rubber sole. The upper is made of water-repellent real leather. Priced in the mid 30,000 yen, they are expensive when considered in the sneaker category, but less than half the price of the Tomojiro in the leather shoe category. We recommend this pair for businessmen who are often on the go and are looking for business shoes that can secretly make them easier while keeping the look and feel of leather shoes.
Material: cowhide
Place of Origin: Japan
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The most cost-effective business shoes ⑥「madras Straight Tip M461
The “madras” brand was founded in Italy in 1921 and arrived in Japan around 1965, when Iwata Shoten began a technical tie-up with the company. In 1994, Iwata Shoten took over the worldwide Madras trademark rights from Iwata Shoten. With such a long history, the Madras straight tip, priced in the mid ¥30,000s, is a good value with both a luxurious feel and functionality. Dutch kip is aniline-textured to give a feel similar to that of calf, and the soles are made of Italian soft Bens. The soles are made of ultra-lightweight, highly resilient KaRVO, which supports walking. The tread is made of NEWFINE, a newly developed deodorant, antibacterial, and mildew-resistant material that eliminates odor problems.
Manufacturing method: Mackay method
Material: cowhide leather (insoles are synthetic leather)
Place of origin: Japan
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The most powerful business shoes in the world (7) “MIZUNO M-BIZ ST GTX Business Shoes
From MIZUNO, a general sports manufacturer founded in 1906, we picked up a different type of Gore-Tex business shoe: Gore-Tex is a revolutionary technology that completely prevents water from entering the shoe while releasing moisture from the inside. This should solve the problem of uncomfortable foot moisture. The outer surface is made of natural leather, while the inside features an arch support insole and anti-bacterial deodorant mesh for added functionality and practicality. Rather than being your main pair of shoes, this pair is recommended as a backup pair for rainy commuting days or during the season when you are concerned about dampness.
Material: cowhide leather (sole: synthetic sole)
Place of Origin: Vietnam
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