The "WORLD SANDAL MARKET," an event that is becoming a summer tradition at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building is being held until August 7th (Tuesday) on the first basement floor (men's shoes) Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . Three members of the men's shoe department have picked out their recommended sandals from three categories: flip-flops, sports sandals, and leather sandals, from a selection of approximately 250 sandals from 14 unique brands. Men's shoe buyer Takashi Fukuda will introduce "leather sandals," assistant buyer Sota Miyashita will introduce "flip-flops," and stylist Takuya Tsukahara will introduce "sports sandals." In addition, Keita Tashiro , editor-in-chief of Isetan Men's Net, will serve as the navigator, thoroughly discussing 2018 trends, noteworthy brands, and the latest sandal coordination!

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Model: Kyosuke Suga
Movie: Rio Nakamura

An overwhelming selection for when you really want to wear them!

Tashiro: The "World Sandal Market," which started in the summer of 2015 and brings together men's sandals from all over the world, is now in its fourth year. We've also noticed an increase in men wearing sandals when they come shopping at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building .
Fukuda: A while ago, there was a general feeling of "Sandals in a department store!?", but they've now completely gained acceptance as a fashion item.
At Miyashita Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building B1F, in the men's shoe section, we introduced sandals this year from the latter half of April during Golden Week, so they started selling earlier than usual.
Tsukahara: We introduced them in stores early, and since the rainy season ended earlier this year, I feel like sandals have become much more popular.
Tashiro: With this kind of heat, I completely understand how people who wear leather shoes to work Monday through Friday feel like they want to enjoy the freedom of wearing sandals on the weekend.
Just like with food, the desire to enjoy seasonal produce perfectly aligns with summer sandals. Furthermore, the wide variety of designs, materials, and prices makes them fun to choose and fun to wear, which is another reason for their popularity.
Miyashita : Also, with the increasing number of occasions where people wear sandals, such as summer festivals, BBQs, fireworks displays, beach trips, and swimming pools, it has become commonplace to "wear several pairs of sandals for different seasons, rather than just one."
Tsukahara, these really are "slippers for everyday wear," aren't they? This time too, there are lots of sandals that are both fashionable and functional.

From left to right: Sota Miyashita, Assistant Buyer in charge of men's shoes on the first basement floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building ; Takashi Fukuda, Buyer in charge of men's shoes; Takuya Tsukahara, Stylist in charge of men's shoes; and Keita Tashiro, Editor-in-Chief of Isetan Men's Net.

I'll teach you the key points for choosing sandals.

Tashiro : The biggest appeal of "World Sandal Market" is that it offers such a wide variety of brands and designs, even before summer vacation begins.
Fukuda: We have an "overwhelming range of brands and product variations" to meet the requests of customers who want sandals because it's getting hot.
Miyashita: This year, we've added new brands, bringing our total to 14 brands. We've secured popular and hard-to-find sandals, including exclusive models available exclusively at Isetan Shinjuku Store and special order items, so please come visit us soon.
Are there any points to keep in mind when coming to buy Tashiro sandals, or when choosing a size?
What I've noticed while working with customers at the Tsukahara store is that "the sizing is almost completely different depending on the brand and design."
Miyashita : That's true. With some shoes, it looks better to wear them a little smaller, leaving a bit of space at the heel. Even within the same brand, the fit can vary from loose to tight depending on the design and construction, so it's frustrating that there's no single "right" way to wear them.
Fukuda sandals have different fits for each design, so fitting is very important. Also, it's helpful if you come in wearing the socks and pants you plan to wear with the sandals to get a better idea of how they'll look. When pairing them with shorts, it's easy to overlook things like how well they match the color of your legs. Choosing the right sandals is all about "fitting and overall styling."
Miyashita sandals are meant to be worn in different ways depending on the occasion, outfit, and mood, so let your imagination run wild and choose a pair that reflects your own style and is in line with this year's trends.

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