ALL ABOUT LEATHER SHOES 2022
Ten Reasons to Wear Leather Shoes Now. Part 2

This year will be the year of leather shoes. This is the message written by Hideaki Yokose, president of "GMT," on his New Year's greeting card. These words, which could be taken as a statement of determination from the man who has made numerous imported shoes a hit, may foreshadow the changing trends in 2022. In fact, there are already signs of such a trend. Buyers at major department stores tell us that brand-name dress shoes priced around 100,000 yen have been selling well since the second half of last year. To get to the bottom of this return to leather shoes, this month's Monthly Journal interviews Mr. Yokose and other key players in the industry. We also picked up some brands that you should be keeping an eye on. The second part of this special feature, consisting of 10 topics, is finally here.

Photo_Kazuma Yamano
Text_Kei Takegawa
Edit_Ryo Muramatsu

08 : J.M. WESTON J.M. WESTON's classic and new classic.

J.M. WESTON is a leading figure in the return of leather shoes. Two models to add to your wardrobe are the "Signature Loafer #180," a timeless classic recognized by all, and the "Le Moc #281," which is a descendant of the Signature Loafer #180. The former, a milestone in loafers, was born in 1946 and was highly acclaimed for its six different sizes, as well as for its craftsmanship that broke with the common wisdom of factory production. The latter is a loafer released in 2015 based on the modern lifestyle. The Le Moc #281, lightly finished with the Blake manufacturing method, fits like a sock from the moment you put it on.

Le Moc #281 in navy grain calf leather with a new look. . ¥102,300

This Le Moc #281 is clad in khaki nubuck. . ¥102,300

Signature Loafer #180 in a new beach nut suede calf, inspired by the works and haute couture of Amedeo Modigliani, a Parisian painter of the early 20th century. ¥126,500