"Good shoes are those whose aging process can be predicted."

-- Mr. Aoyagi, what is your definition of a "good shoe"?

Today I wore Testoni rubber-soled saddle shoes, and if someone were to ask me "What makes a good shoe?", I would answer "A shoe whose aging process can be predicted."

—With the Goodyear welt construction, the soles can be replaced, right?

The reason you can predict how shoes will age is that with Goodyear welted shoes, once the upper leather has settled in, the insole settles down, improving comfort, and you can continue to wear them for a long time by replacing the worn soles. "How the upper leather has aged at that time" is the key point. That's why I carefully examine the quality of the leather when I buy them.

—Are there any other shoes that caught your eye?

This NAPOLITANO RACHELE is also great because it has a playful touch.

--These are hand-sewn shoes from Naples.

It's amazing to get this price for a hand-sewn item. The combination of cowhide and sharkskin is beautiful. Is it "90% hand-made"? It's impressive that they can offer this price when 90% of the manufacturing process is done by hand.

Napolitano Rachelé shoes 170,640 yen

Napolitano Rachelle shoes 146,880 yen

The selection at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , has a wonderful balance of classic and modern styles.

-- Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building B1F = What are your impressions of the shoes?

Anyway, they have shoes in sizes over 10, like mine, which is a huge plus. They have a great selection of brands and items, so even men who like high-end brands can find "the next John Lobb or Greene" here.

—I took a walk around the 5th floor, the 1st floor, and the basement to complete the outfit.

Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , has a wide selection of products, and while it's spacious, it's not cluttered. They offer a range of sizes, custom orders, and a good balance of classic and trendy items. You can really feel the buyers' efforts on every floor. Being able to choose your favorite jacket or coat on the upper floors and then come down to find shoes is just perfect.


Thank you, Aoyagi-san. I enjoyed the walk from start to finish, feeling like I was shopping, while you taught me how to dress, and I was smiling the whole time.
Here's some great news for our readers! At "TOKYO MEN'S FES 2016," which starts on Tuesday, September 20th, we'll be holding an event in conjunction with the magazine "MEN'S EX." And guess what? On Thursday, September 22nd (a national holiday), the popular series "Mitsunori Aoyagi's Fashion Dojo Side Story" will be making a special appearance at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building ! Be sure to check out the event page for details!

Mitsunori Aoyagi
Born in Tokyo in 1960. After graduating from a vocational school, she worked in the editorial department of Style-sha's "Men's Specialty" magazine. In 1983, she became a freelancer. As a stylist and fashion editor, she has worked on fashion magazines, advertisements, and costume design for celebrities and artists.
He is also knowledgeable about all aspects of men's lifestyle (motorcycles, cars, travel, housing, food, pets, etc.) and is active in various media. In recent years, he has been involved in various activities, including acting as a "master instructor" for dressing and giving lectures on men's fashion.

Photo: FUJII Taku

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