Moccasins that can be worn like sneakers.
Can you tell us about your criteria for selecting shoes?
On the water: I used to wear sandals all the time in the summer, but I think most of what I buy these days might be boots and other authentic things. I also like sneakers, though.
Do you own a pair of moccasins?

On the water: . to be honest, I haven't worn them in a long time. I don't remember moccasins being this easy to wear. . They are so easy to wear that I can't remember the last time I wore moccasins. I know that some people might be put off by their appearance, thinking that they look hard to wear, but I can wear them as if they were sneakers, really. Moreover, they are GORE-TEX, right?
Yes, that's right.
On the water: It rains a lot these days, but surprisingly, I'm not sure about shoes in such situations. Sneakers get wet, and boots damage the leather. . There are unexpectedly many situations where you have to go out dressed a bit nicely on such days. In such situations, I think a pair of sneakers would come in very handy. The synthetic leather uppers are easy to care for.


On the water: Also, when I was wearing them, I thought, the inner lining is brushed, so it feels good the moment you put your foot in, and your foot goes in easily with less friction. I know it's a small thing, but I think these small details lead to comfort.
As the director of a brand, I'm sure you come into contact with a variety of materials, but what is the appeal of GORE-TEX among the many waterproof/breathable materials available?
On the water: Of course, the moisture release and waterproofing properties are important, but I think the best feature is the speed of deterioration. I have used fabrics from other companies, but after a certain period of time, the seam tape peels off and rain seeps in. In this respect, GORE-TEX can be used for a long time, and as a result, I think it is also environmentally friendly.
By the way, do you have any other items from The North Face?
On the water: I have down boots, and my wife wears a GORE-TEX jacket a lot at camp.
Please tell us about the appeal of "The North Face" as well.

On the water: . You are in such a dominant position that I don't even need to mention it anymore. The other day, I was watching a movie in which a climber climbs a cliff in Yosemite without a lifeline, and he was wearing "The North Face. I knew it was a cool brand chosen by a man who risked his life.
. On the other hand, many people choose to wear it as street clothes.
On the water:
. isn't it? Fashion people are wearing it, my local friends are wearing it, the Extreme people are wearing it . Even my father wears it (laughs). There is no other brand with such a wide range of products.
. Therefore, I think it is a brand where the person who wears it is questioned. The person's backbone is important, and so is the coordination.
In that case, Mr. Mizukami, you wear them with tight pants, don't you?

On the water: Yes, they are. However, since the shoes have a certain amount of volume, they go well with thick pants, and I think they would also go perfectly with a long coat. . I would rather wear them with a dressy outfit. I think the greatest appeal of these shoes is that they are so versatile that you can wear them in any weather and any place.