Rig Footwear's active line "hoja". This is how we would wear them.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Nikko National Park Mountain Running Competition, a trail running race. The start and finish points are located on the main approach to Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, and the scenic race through World Heritage sites, national forests, and national park areas has been loved by many trail runners as a tradition during the autumn foliage season.

Rig Footwear, which was born in Japan as a recovery sandal manufacturer and has grown into a comprehensive shoe manufacturer in recent years, will be on standby at the Nikko National Park Mountain Running Event.

Here are some style samples of familiar members wearing Rig Footwear's latest "hoja" model.

Makino-san of BEAMS, which boasts overwhelming recognition in the running scene, chose a simple all-black color scheme. While using the purple of the pants as the base color, a subtle gradation of colors creates a cohesive style.

On the other hand, Mr. Oda is the manager of the running station "Token" in Nihonbashi Hamacho. While skillfully mixing outdoor tastes such as "BROWN by 2-tacs" and "Maze", the coloring is reminiscent of the military. On his feet, he wears the olive green color of "hoja.

Next, Yamamoto of Huinamu. He wore a set of "City Country City" and "Marmot" collaboration, and picked up "Buff" as an accent around his neck. He commented, "Beige shoes are versatile enough to go with any style.

hoja ¥30,800

Incidentally, "hoja" is the third model in Rig Footwear's active line. In addition to the lightweight and waterproof upper, the midsole is a lightweight type made by Vibram, and the outsole is also made by Vibram's Mega Grip. This reduces the burden on the feet and back, making them comfortable to wear even on long hikes.

Of course, the stylish design that only Rig Footwear can offer is still there. These are fascinating hiking shoes that work in the mountains and are also suitable for the city. How about a new pair for your feet?

Photo_Tatsuo Takahashi