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2025.07.16 update

[Series] A peek inside Isetan Men's personal belongings! Buyer Yosuke Kagami_Gurkha sandals he's loved for years | #IsetanMen's Favorite Items


In this series, " #IsetanMensFavoriteItems ," key figures at Isetan Mens, who have a keen eye for style and a sharp aesthetic sense, introduce their favorite personal belongings and items they want.

With the arrival of true summer, the annual "World Sandal Market" event will be held again this year. This time, for "#IsetanMensFavoriteItems," we feature Yosuke Kagami, the men's shoe buyer Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . He will introduce his recommended sandals, which are favorites of a shoe professional.

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 *June 2023, at Pitti Imagine Uomo in Italy (image on the left)

Yosuke Kagami
 Shinjuku Men's Department, Men's Shoes Buyer
I joined the company in 2002, and for most of my career, I've been in charge of the men's dress wear buying department. Since 2023, I've been in charge of men's shoe buying.
My hobbies change depending on my mood at the time. Sometimes I'm into jogging, other times I'm into eating and drinking my way around town. Fashion is always at the center of my interest, whether it's for work or hobbies.

Buyer Kagami's picks for "items that make it easy to communicate with people"

When it comes to the things she wears on a daily basis, she doesn't just make decisions based on her own preferences and tastes, but rather chooses items that facilitate communication with the people she interacts with most at the time, taking into account her position and role. She consistently focuses on quality and design that can be cherished for a long time.


Church's Gurkha sandals: a timeless classic that you can cherish for years to come.



Church's
Gurkha sandals "Fisherman"
170,500 yen *Image is of the person's personal belongings
□Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building, B1 Floor, Men's Shoes

When I first started as a buyer and visited overseas trade shows on business trips, I often saw well-dressed people wearing these sandals. They have a dressy feel, and the moderately rounded last makes them easy to pair with a wide range of outfits, and I like that they fit very well. Since purchasing them in 2018, I've probably worn them at least once a week every summer. They're quite worn now, and they've developed a nice patina. When I wear them on business trips, I often get compliments on how well-maintained they are, which reinforces my belief that they are a timeless classic that can be cherished for a long time.

"World Sandal Market 2025"
  • Event period: July 23rd (Wed) - August 19th (Tue)
  • Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building B1F, Men's Shoes

View the "World Sandal Market 2025" feature article.

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Text & Photograph: ISETAN MEN'S net

*The information in this article is current as of July 2025.
＊All prices include tax.
＊The information in this article is current as of the time of publication. Product information may be revised or changed without notice.

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