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

09 : Paraboot Deck shoes by Paraboot and loafers for the opening of the Marunouchi store.

Along with J.M. WESTON, Paraboot is a twin of the brand. The "Thiers," a moccasin with a thick rubber sole, and the "Corot Raid," a loafer commemorating the opening of the Marunouchi store on April 15 (Friday) are the recommended items for this spring. The "Thiers" embody sneaker-like comfort with its original sole, named "Sport Sole," which is rich in cushioning and flexibility, and a topline and shoe tongue filled with shock-absorbing material. The masculine mocca stitching and rounded toe line are also very good. The "Corot Raid" is an updated version of the "Corot" (a loafer based on the famous deck shoe "Bath") with a rugged Raid sole. . The upper is made of soft shrink leather. The unlined leather has a presence as strong as the sole.