Stylist: Masataka Hattori
Model：AIR FORCE 1 FOAMPOSITE PRO LOW
A futuristic yet endearing hybrid pair of shoes
Surprisingly, what Hattori wants to wear right now is the Air Force 1 Foamposite Pro Low, which was released in 2012.
"This spring, I want to incorporate elements of motorsports and sports as a twist. I've always loved Nike's Foamposite series, but this shoe, which combines it with the Air Force 1, has been an even bigger hit.
The new green color and the unique Air midsole that is designed to be visible from the outside, which was a jumble of cutting-edge elements from that time, conversely matched my current mood. The material is also scratch-resistant, so I might even be able to wear them when riding my motorcycle.
Owner of <mu.>, Kohei Kishi
Model：Training shoes
The shoes favored by the US military are functional and stylish
"I found these US Army training shoes for sale cheap and used, so I bought them. Sneakers are a consumable item, so I have a rule that I'm okay with buying them as long as they're under 10,000 yen. I was also attracted to them because they were a minor model. They were already old when I bought them, but I'd like to wear them out even more.
The trend is to pair a Paul Harden jacket with vintage sweatshirts, Telegraph pants, and our own original socks.' The shoes feature practical details in a minimalist design, such as seven eyelets to ensure a firm hold on the foot.
〈NICK WHITE〉Shopkeeper Shigeru Umesawa
Model：TOR SUMMIT 2
Unique design that combines outdoor elements
How does Umezawa, a professional connoisseur in the interior design industry, choose sneakers?
"Just like with interior design, I choose designs that don't lose their appeal with passing trends, but that I won't be embarrassed to wear a few years from now. Lately, there have been a lot of models that are a little on the thicker side. I fell in love at first sight with the shoes that Chicago-based Hidden Characters created in collaboration with Hoka. I'd like to wear them with a sweatshirt and thick chinos."
The Toe Summit 2 combines a trekking shoe-like upper with Hoka's signature thick sole, and its monochrome color scheme matches a variety of outfits.
Sillage Director Yutanan
Model：CONSIDERED BOOT
You should look at the sneaker's face from the side
The first sneakers he bought of his own volition were Nike Air Max 1 Varsity Red when he was 14 years old.
"At the time, these were must-have shoes in Paris. Even now, Nike is one of my favorite brands. These boots are a model released in the early 2000s, and are a cutting-edge eco-conscious design that was completed using only stitching, without any adhesives. Each part is in perfect balance and harmony, and the beautiful profile is also great. Nude colors are a great color to wear in early spring. It gets very hot in Japan around this time of year, doesn't it? That's why I want to decorate my feet with a gentle atmosphere."
