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They’re ordinary, but for some reason, they really catch your eye. Moonstar’s take on “grown-up” sneakers.
Featuring LOW BASKET SG

They’re ordinary, but for some reason, they really catch your eye. Moonstar’s take on “grown-up” sneakers.

What are people looking for in sneakers these days? Amid the accelerating trend toward “hype” values—such as bold designs, symbolic appeal, and rarity—the “LOW BASKET SG” from MOONSTAR’s FINE VULCANIZED series is surprisingly “ordinary.” Yet behind that unassuming appearance lies the craftsmanship honed for over 100 years at the company’s own factory in Kurume, meticulously thought-out details designed with the wearer in mind, and a subtle allure. Stylist Yuta Kaji and editor Hisaki Ebe, who describe these shoes—available exclusively at company-owned stores—as “ordinary, yet strangely intriguing” at first glance, join us as we explore the true nature of that “intriguing something.”

Sincere craftsmanship and understated elegance.

"LOW BASKET SG" ¥22,000 each
MOONSTAR FINE Based on the “LOWBASKET,” a classic model from the VULCANIZED series, this shoe features a smooth leather upper. The result is a pair that exudes a simple yet refined elegance. The extra-thick insole features a two-layer structure made with a special blend that offers excellent rebound elasticity, ensuring durability, comfort, and stability. While the design is classic, it embodies MOONSTAR’s signature commitment to honest craftsmanship and understated quality.

PROFILE

Yuta Kaji
(M)

Born in Tokyo in 1974. After working as an assistant, she became an independent stylist in 1998. While active in a wide range of fields, including magazines, advertising, and film, she also engages in creative expression across various genres, such as video production and writing.
Instagram:@yutakaji_

PROFILE

Hisaki Ebe
(Right)

Born in Tokyo in 1977. Joined Sekai Bunka Publishing in 2000 and worked on the editorial staff of *Men’s Ex* and *Begin*. He then helped launch *OCEANS* in 2006. He served as deputy editor-in-chief from 2009 to 2019 and as editor-in-chief from 2019 to 2022. He went independent in 2022 and is currently active as a freelance editor. Additionally, in 2025, he opened the bookstore “We Want BOOKS” “Atlantic Coffee Stand” in Ichinomiya Beach, Chiba.
Instagram:@ebe_toshiki

PROFILE

Sotaro Yamada
(LEFT)

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1988. He joined Moonstar Co., Ltd. in 2009 and began his career as a designer. To mark Moonstar’s 140th anniversary, he became involved in strengthening in-house manufacturing at the company’s factories, and is currently engaged in planning for the MOONSTAR FINE VULCANIZED series.

INFORMATION

Moonstar Customer Center

Phone: 0800-800-1792
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (weekdays)
Instagram:@moonstar_jp
www.moonstar.co.jp