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Camper is interesting now! Real snapshots of four loyal users.
NO CAMPER, NO LIFE.

Camper is interesting now! Real snapshots of four loyal users.

The shoe brand "Camper" was born on the Spanish island of Majorca. In the past few years, under the leadership of a new creative director, the brand has been flying off the shelves with items that fully reflect its individuality, the high-end "Camper Labo" line, and collaborations with prominent brands. To find out more about the brand's appeal, we visited four people who are regular users of Camper. We will reveal why the brand is so popular and what kind of brand it is, along with their real words and snapshots. Camper is interesting right now!

  • Photo_Kai Naito
  • Text_Keisuke Kimura
  • Edit_Yuri Sudo

NO.2 Hiromoto Sarumaru

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The first loafer type from the popular line that debuted in the 22AW season is now available. The premium leather upper and rubber sole are tightly sewn together 360° without using any adhesive . The rubber cap is removable and can be enjoyed in two ways.

PROFILE

Hiroki Sarumaru

Born in 1985 in Hyogo , Japan. After training in New York, he opened "PIZZA SLICE" in Daikanyama in 2013. He still visits the U.S. four times a year, and runs his own pizza shop while taking stomach pills. He still visits the U.S. four times a year, and visits pizza shops while taking stomach pills. . His favorite flavor is pepperoni. Next month in March, he will open a new restaurant on Cat Street in Harajuku.
Instagram: @250pizza

You can wear them for any occasion, from casual to formal.

When I heard that you like "Camper," I was surprised.

Sarumaru:Before I started wearing "Camper," all I wore were sneakers.

When did you first learn about Camper?

Sarumaru:I had known about them for a while, but about 5 or 6 years ago, I was looking for something lightweight like a sneaker, but like a leather shoe. I happened to walk into a Camper store in front of a pizza store in New York City that I often visit, and when I tried them on, they were so good that I decided to buy them.

. What model did you buy at that time?

Sarumaru:. it was the GORE-TEX model, wasn't it? Everything else was cute, too, and I started buying the bomb (laughs). I buy a lot of things in Soho.

You don't buy them in Japan?

Sarumaru:Actually, my foot size is 30 cm, and there are almost none in Japan . That's why I buy them in the U.S.

What made you turn your attention to leather shoes after originally wearing sneakers?

Sarumaru:Everyone around me, including myself, was wearing sneakers all the time, and that's when I decided I wanted leather shoes. But I couldn't take the plunge because I thought they would be uncomfortable, but when I tried on a pair of "Camper" shoes, I found they were just what I was looking for.

It's true that sneakers are all the rage nowadays, isn't it?

Sarumaru:At that time, I was so used to wearing sneakers that I didn't wear anything else. . I didn't think of wearing heavy shoes, and I didn't need to wear them.

How many Campervilles do you own now?

Sarumaru:I have a lot of them. I've worn out about three pairs of the "Brutus" model.

What attracted you to the model you are wearing today?

Sarumaru:The toe part is removable and can be replaced. I wear all black, but recently I've been wanting to add some color, so I thought this would be good for that. I thought it would be good for such a case.

I heard that you have changed your clothes since you decided to go with "Camper".

Sarumaru:Yes, that's right. When I was wearing sneakers, I only wore casual clothes and went to only casual stores, but now that I am wearing "Camper" I can wear beautiful clothes as well, and my range of clothes has increased.

Do you wear them when you go abroad often?

Sarumaru:That's just so much better. When I go to New York, I walk around more than usual and sometimes go to formal occasions. . but I don't want to increase my luggage. But I don't want to add to my luggage. When I have to go to New York, I walk more than usual and sometimes go to formal occasions, but I don't want to increase my baggage. I can go with no worries. I bought a pair of "Camper" shoes on my own and wore them for real, even though I was shooting today (laughs).

Mr. Sarumaru's favorite camper

Mr. Sarumaru wears them out and then buys more "Camper's Brutus. They are so lightweight and comfortable that he even gave them to his mother as a gift. Even if they get dirty, a quick wipe will clean them up.

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