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Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection. Vol.4 Mitsuhiro Kubo
HOUYHNHNM SNEAKER RELAY

Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection.
Vol.4 Mitsuhiro Kubo

The sneaker market continues to expand, with the latest performance shoes, limited editions, collaborations, faithful reissues, and even top maisons participating. What are the perspectives of the sneaker experts, what models do they choose, and what do they actually wear? We will introduce the real shoe choices of the best sneaker freaks in the industry in a relay format. Mr. Mitsuhiro Kubo, a representative of the select store "GR8," was introduced by Mr. Ryo Ishikawa in the previous issue. We asked him to name six pairs that he particularly likes and asked him why he chose each of them and what his favorite points are.

 

06:NIKE × Loopwheeler_AIR MAX 95 The unique texture of the sweatshirt is irresistible.

Last but not least is the Air Max 95. This is a collaboration model with Loopwiller, and the upper and lining are made of sweatshirt material.

Kubo:Loopwiller's sweatshirts are soft to the touch and have a comfortable texture. I love the feel of this material. By the way, this color is not for sale, and was made for Friends & Family.

Kubo-san, what kind of brand is Loopwiller for you?

Kubo:The quality of the fabric is outstanding, and the brand is philosophical and maniacal in its pursuit of sweatshirts. I have known Satoshi Suzuki, the president of Loopwiller, since I was at Revolver. It was Mr. Suzuki who used to make Revolver's cut-and-sew sweatshirts for us on an OEM basis.

Shoes are more expressive of who you are , than clothes.

Kubo-san: The six pairs you have selected for this project have eye-catching designs, unique functions, and are unique in their own way.

Kubo:. Partly because I run a boutique like GR8, but I am often attracted to unique items that show the designer's intention rather than simple items. . I think that shoes, rather than clothes, are items that allow me to express myself.

. Incidentally, for this interview, I asked you to name your five favorite pairs, but as it turns out, you ended up with six pairs.

Kubo:Sneakers are an important fashion item for men, so it was honestly very difficult to narrow it down to five pairs.

Finally, Mr. Kubo introduced our next guest.Ms. Nishimoto.. Enjoy!

PROFILE

Mitsuhiro Kubo
GR8 Representative

. Born in 1975. . Owner and buyer of the select store "GR8", which stocks many edgy brands from Japan and abroad.

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