ISETAN Shoe Fair 2020 - Towards a New Normal for Shoes.
2020.08.20 update

A leather shoe project born in Nara | ISETAN Shoe Fair 2020


These shoes, made in Nara using Japanese leather, gain character and charm with each wear. You can experience their appeal at the exhibition.

<Kotoka> A new style of Japanese leather shoes from Nara.

These derby shoes are made from a single piece of leather with no side seams. They are part of the "ASUKA" line, using 100% vegetable-tanned leather from Tochigi Leather.

<Kotoka>
"ASUKA" Derby 33,000 yen □ Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 6th Floor = Event Hall "ISETAN Shoe Fair 2020"

(Left) A design with the upper made from a single piece of leather. Part of the "KOTO (Ancient Capital)" line, using leather that has been second-tanned with vegetable tannins at the Hyogo Prefecture tannery "Maruhira". (Right) This is also a simple derby type with minimal decoration. The shoe last uses an oblique last that provides room for the toes.

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Left: "KOTO" Whole Cut ¥29,700 Right: "KOTO" Derby ¥29,700 □ Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 6th Floor = Event Hall "ISETAN Shoe Fair 2020"

KOTOKA is a new concept in leather shoes developed jointly by seven shoe manufacturers in Nara, one of Japan's leading leather shoe production areas. The upper (top layer of leather) uses expressive leather produced in Japan. The simple style that makes the most of the leather's individuality, as the name KOTOKA (which incorporates the word "ancient capital") suggests, has a sustainable appeal that deepens in character with age. It is also a tough shoe that can be worn with simple maintenance, mainly brushing. On display at the shoe exhibition.


<Oriental> High-quality Japanese shoes, this time featuring special items as well.


One of the standout items, this loafer boasts an Italian flair from the last to the upper design. The smart square toe feels fresh and modern. In addition to this, a wide range of other items are available, from past models to the latest samples.

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Loafers ¥27,500 □ Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 6th Floor = Event Hall "ISETAN Shoe Fair 2020"

<Oriental> (clockwise from top of photo)
"FARRELL II" ¥60,500, "ANDY" ¥123,200, "BOGART" ¥64,900, "ALBERS" ¥52,800 □ Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 6th Floor = Event Hall "ISETAN Shoe Fair 2020"

Oriental Shoes, an original brand established in Nara in 1957, has been making shoes using various manufacturing methods. Leveraging the know-how gained from working with various brands, they pursue unique shoemaking techniques that achieve both beautiful silhouettes and a firm, comfortable fit, such as the "Beveled Goodyear Grade," which combines the Goodyear welted and McKay construction methods. At this shoe fair, they plan to showcase a wide range of products, including past models and samples.

Photograph: Takao Ohta
Text: Yukihiro Sugawara (LAST)

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