The shoes that won first, second, and third place at the "World Championships of Shoemaking," a world shoemaking competition held annually in London, will be on special display in the men's shoe section on the first basement floor of ISETAN MEN'S from November 15th (Fri) to November 17th (Sun).
Furthermore, as a special treat, from November 15th (Fri) to November 17th (Sun), the winner, Ken Hishinuma, will be taking orders in-store.

"World Championships of Shoemaking" special exhibition

In this event, the organizers announce a theme each year, and participants create shoes based on that theme. Approximately 12 judges then evaluate the designs and determine the rankings. This year, two Japanese shoemakers achieved the remarkable feat of taking first and second place.

This special exhibition will allow you to appreciate the exceptional shoemaking skills, and from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday, November 15th, the organizer, Mr. Yesper, the first-place winner, Mr. Ken Hishinuma, and the second-place winner, Mr. Keishi Takagi, will be visiting the store, providing an opportunity for you to communicate with them. Please come and see this valuable opportunity in person.

Ken Hishinuma
He used to work in architectural design, but was drawn to the allure of shoemaking and began studying at a shoemaking school in 2019. In 2021, he launched his own brand, Khish the Work. In addition to making shoes for his customers, he also shares the charm and process of shoemaking on his own YouTube channel.

Hiroshi Takagi
While studying shoemaking at the Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College in Tokyo, he furthered his studies through an exchange program at JM WESTON in France and under the tutelage of Japanese bespoke shoemaker Satoshi Tsuchiya. He currently works as an independent shoemaker.

Aria Badia
This brand is run by Mr. Dao and Mr. Zhun from China. They are a rare brand in that they work in jobs other than shoemaking during the week and make shoes on weekends. Both of them studied shoemaking in Florence, Italy, and the shoes this time are adorned with details inspired by the scenery of Tuscany, Italy.

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