Ask at Arc'teryx, the largest Arc'teryx in the metropolitan area , for this year's recommendations.
ー Currently, how many Arc'teryx stores are under direct management nationwide?
Takagi:Including this "Futakotamagawa Rise S.C.", there are now 10 stores.
Please tell us why you decided to open a store in Futakotamagawa.
Takagi:. Actually, I have wanted to open a store here since about 5 years ago. . This neighborhood has a slightly different atmosphere from the city center. It is close to nature, and the lifestyle of the people who live around here is not indoor, but rather a culture of going outside for walks and hiking on their days off. We thought our brand would be a good match for such a place.
What makes you different from other stores?
Takagi:. after all, the space is huge. Therefore, the product lineup is much larger, especially compared to stores in the city center. The store also has a wide flow of customers, so we believe that our customers can enjoy shopping at their leisure.
. Then, I would like to ask Mr. Takagi to choose three items that he would recommend today.
Beta Jacket ¥49,500
Takagi:. first of all, this is a new jacket from the Beta Series. This one uses something called GORE® C-KNIT™ BACKER TECHNOLOGY, and the back side is knit in the round. . So it doesn't have the crispiness characteristic of GORE-TEX, and it is very light and highly breathable. Of course, it is completely waterproof.
It is really light. And it's soft.
Takagi:Hard use ones are actually not that necessary. I also use a crisp shell during the harsh winter months of January and February, but for the rest of the year, this is about all I need. I can also wear it in town.
. This is also an exquisite orange.
Takagi:From the idea of "for use in low mountains," we began to think about what colors would look good in places that do not exceed the forest limit, and we came up with a variety of ideas and decided on colors. The color designers at Arc'teryx have been thinking about colors for a long time.
What's next?
Takagi:Next is this softshell. It's called the "Gamma LT Hoody." This is the one we do as a standard.
Gamma LT Hoodie Men's ¥29,700
A: While most outdoor brands today focus on hardshells and insulation, Arc'teryx has an extensive lineup of softshells, don't they?
Takagi:We may be the only company that offers such a wide variety of softshell categories. You may not know what kind of situations you can use them in, but they are extremely useful. . It protects from rain to some extent, keeps you warm, and has excellent moisture permeability. So, for example, when hiking up from about 800 meters to 1800 meters, you don't need a hardshell. This is all you need.
. I would also recommend it to people who ride bicycles.
Takagi:Yes, it is. . at about this time of year, it provides some protection from the wind while also allowing the heat inside the clothes to escape.
Now, one last question, please.
Acrux LT GORE-TEX boots ¥49,500
Takagi:These boots cannot be worn on the street, but they can be worn with crampons from Arc'teryx. The uppers are soft, but they work very well with crampons. . They are also very lightweight for their appearance. I would like to recommend these boots to anyone who goes hiking in the winter.
You also have a large lineup of shoes.
Takagi:Almost all models of Arcteryx shoes are available here. This is the only place in the Tokyo metropolitan area where you can find such a complete lineup.
