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Spring is around the corner, time to take of the heavy socks and slip into something comfortable. R.Newbold the Japanese exclusive brand by Paul Smith creates this nice option for Spring combining the best elements of a slip on with a touch of formal wear with the tassels. These feature chambray uppers  with boat shoe [...]

Patrick may have its origins in the UK but the Japanese have create an ethos around the brand that does not exist here, what a surprise…As part of the SS12 collection the classic punch is fitted with premium leather uppers in either white or nude set on a traditional rubber sneaker sole. These are available [...]

Frequent Puma collaborator MIHARAYASUHIRO manages to squeeze in a few sneaker designs in his collection, more notably  manages to squeeze two sneaker designs in one For SS12 the Japanese designer fuses  a classic chuck with a classic deck shoe, this is not your typical hybrid, the shoes front is a chuck the shoes back is [...]

Japanese label Fatty & Nutty Brother live up to their namesake for the SS12 season. The collection features chopped up versions of the classic Chuck Taylor suited to the brands aesthetic. New for SS12 is a more refined Mid cut with tonal details and layers with premium leather upper. These are available now at select [...]

Japanese label tries their hand at reinterpreting the classic chuck silhouette, this version features premium suede uppers with heel tab set on an off whiter vulcanized rubber sole. These are available now at exclusive WTAPS stockist.

Just released from the Converse Addict collection  are these chucks in burgundy. What can we say these are just fantastic , sporting premium canvas that wont wear down set on a Vibram sole that solves any comfort problem you may have had with your off the shelf chucks. These are available only in Japan at [...]

Japanese label White Mountaineering reminds us that they are not afraid to push boundaries and steer away from trends , rather choosing to create their own path. The SS12 footwear collection gains inspiration from a variety of sources from cowboys to folk cultures. WM experiments with different textures and silhouettes to create truly unique pieces [...]

Converse Japan always seems to pinpoint exactly what were looking for in the iconic brand. The latest addition is this one star in monochrome black leather with a pre scuffed contrasting white sole so there’s no need to work them in. They are available now at exclusive Converse japan stockists for ¥18,000 or around £150.

Japanese label white Mountaineering dazzels us with its latest release. The classic basketball inspired silhouette features premium uppers made from suede and leather a running stitch pattern for texture and a padded double laced construction. The shoe is set on a durable rubber sole with hiking detail lace loops. to round out the design. These [...]

Japanese label Cause gets inspired by Native American culture for its latest offering. This hi cut bootie features premium canvas uppers with a lace up side with  a silver  medallion on the side of the shoe, rubber toe cap set on a vulcanized rubber sole. These are available in 3 colorways at exclusive Cause stockists [...]

Japanese brand N. Hoolywood get inspired by the outdoors drawing influence from the likes of Ansel Adams book of photographs of Yosemite National Park for the AW11 collection. ONe of the highlights is this hybrid hiker trainer featuring premium suede uppers with padded ankle set on rugged sole. To round out the design the boot [...]

Nike and Japanese brand Undercover showcases their latest collaboration on the backdrop of the gorgeous cityscape of Kyoto. Enjoy!