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Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection. Vol.8 Ryu Kamiya
HOUYHNHNM SNEAKER RELAY

Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection.
Vol.8 Ryu Kamiya

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. This time, Ryu Kamiya, a freelance planner, was introduced by Yuki Naito in the previous issue. We asked him to name five pairs that he particularly likes these days, and asked him why he chose each of them and what he likes about them.

  • Photo_Erina Takahashi
  • Text_Issey Enomoto
  • Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

01: VANS × RAD_Authentic The most beloved sneakers in my history .

Kamiya-san, tell us about your latest favorite sneakers. Let's start with these "Vans. What model is this?

Kamiya:This model was inspired by the BMX-themed movie "RAD. I'm not that much into BMX culture, but I really like the coloring and design of these "Vans" sneakers. I can say that they are my favorite sneakers in history.

You liked them so much that you bought three pairs of the same one.

Kamiya:I first bought them about 10 years ago. I was influenced by seeing the staff of a sports store in Harajuku wearing them. . Since then, I have been buying more whenever I find them.

. Two of the three pairs are almost new, but one pair has been worn to the point of falling apart.

Kamiya:I end up wearing these all the time because they have become too comfortable on my feet. I played with them a lot and went to many places wearing them. They are a pair that I am very attached to. The other two pairs are for stock. I would like to buy more pairs in the future if I come across them.

02:VANS × BAD BRAINS_SK8-HI Sneakers became an opportunity to listen to music.

Next is "Vans" as well. The color is the same, black and yellow. What model is this?

Kamiya:About 10 years ago, Yu Yamaki of "CURIOSITY," a company I work with, gave me a pair of these shoes that he was wearing. I have not been able to wear them yet because I feel they are a waste.

Are Bad Brains your original favorite band?

Kamiya:I started listening to these sneakers as a start. . Not only this, but I often enter culture through objects.

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