ALL ABOUT LEATHER SHOES 2022Ten Reasons to Wear Leather Shoes Now. Part 1

ALL ABOUT LEATHER SHOES 2022
Ten Reasons to Wear Leather Shoes Now. Part 1

Now that the sneaker boom has died down, leather shoes are something we need to take a fresh look at. Looking back, more than 10 years ago, it was the American style that dominated the men's fashion world. Shoe makers such as Alden were on the rise, and the footwear was all American in origin. It was considered normal to wear dress shoes with casual outfits. Then, time passed in 2022. With the revival of American casual wear, the spotlight is once again shining on leather shoes. In addition to interviews with key figures in the industry, we pick up the brands you should be keeping an eye on now. We will explore the best solutions for this year's footwear from 10 topics in the first and second parts. Please take a look at the first part first.

Photo_Kazuma Yamano

Text_Kei Takegawa

Edit_Ryo Muramatsu

03 : ANATOMICA BY Alden The first Alden in stock for several years, made by Anatomica.

Alden is a shoe brand that is almost synonymous with ANATOMICA. The collaboration model shown here demonstrates the close relationship between the two brands. The use of felt on the back of the shoe and the back of the shoe tongue are specifications only Pierre Fournier, the general manager of "ANATOMICA," would have been able to achieve. The dripping calf is clad in a modified last. Among the many collaborative models, two types of shoes, V-tip and plain toe, have arrived this time. Alden has been adjusting its global supply, and dealers around the world are having a hard time securing these shoes, and Anatomica is no exception. This year was the first time in several years (!!!) that the Alden was available for purchase. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Anatomica Tokyo and the 5th anniversary of Anatomica Aoyama. If you miss this opportunity, you may have to wait another 10 years! There is no time to hesitate.

First up is the Algonquin Blucher. The V-tip, also known as the "Algonquin Blucher," is a model that gained popularity as a semi-dressed shoe and has now become one of Alden's most iconic models. ¥132,000