PROFILE
Born in 1981, he joined Text Trading (now Foot Locker ATMOS Japan) in 2000. Currently, he is the creative director and senior men's director of ATMOS, overseeing the store's operations and buying.
01: New Balance MT580AM2
This is a special-order model that focuses on color schemes and materials.
HOUYHNHNM: Let's start with "New Balance. The "MT580" has appeared in this Series several times in the past.
Kojima: Yes. This work will be a special-order model of "ATMOS.
New Balance "MT580AM2" to be released on June 29, 2024. ￥19,800
HOUYHNHNM's: They are a separate order for "ATMOS". What is the point of the arrangement?
Kojima: The theme is "Wood Escape. The color scheme was inspired by the outdoors and mixed with various materials such as mesh, suede, leather, and nubuck.
HOUYHNHNM: Hm. Your use of color and materials is impressive.
Kojima: I especially want you to pay attention to the shoe tongue. I think the long-furred suede adds a nice accent.
HOUYHNHNM's: By the way, what does MT580, the base of this work, mean to you, Kojima-san?
Kojima：I still have a strong impression of the former "Mitasneakers" and "Hectic" collaboration model. It is a pair that symbolizes Japanese sneaker culture, and I think it is a masterpiece that we want to pass down to future generations.
