Tabata: First of all, when choosing your first pair of high-end shoes, what you should know is that the size is determined by how well they fit with the shoe last, rather than by actual measurements such as foot length or width.
Fukuda: Each of these grades has its own unique characteristics depending on the last used by the brand, and these characteristics create the atmosphere that the shoes exude, but they don't necessarily fit everyone.
Tashiro: For example, with brands like CARMINA , they focus on the heel and instep area to achieve a better fit. They deliberately challenge themselves with difficult shoe lasts in order to enhance the brand's value.


Just like with the Tabata last, the texture of the leather used for the upper also differs from brand to brand. When you first try on shoes of this grade, the leather may feel stiff, but that's because it's designed to become more comfortable and easier to walk in over many years. Also, I used to play sports, and people who play sports tend to have sturdy feet, so I prefer leather that is somewhat stiff and gives a sense of weight to the foot, rather than soft leather.
Since the fit varies depending on the Saito brand and model, I hope you'll try on many different pairs to find your favorite.


When trying on shoes , there's a moment when you find a pair that fits perfectly because the last matches your foot shape, and you realize, "The comfort is completely different!"
If you show your feet to a stylist at the Tabata store, we can advise you on which brand, last, and manufacturing method is best for you.
Tashiro : That's right, finding the "best last" is one of the great joys and pleasures of choosing shoes.
At our store, many customers find the perfect pair of shoes the moment they try them on.
Tabata: After such encounters, many people end up wearing the same model for a long time, right?
When I put my foot in, I hear that satisfying "snap" sound, and I think, "I've found the perfect one."

I want to start with the "classic" option.

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