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Neo Vintage Black Sneakers

BARRACUDA is a modern reconstruction of 1970s sports shoes. The high-quality thick oil leather from a long-established tannery exudes a vintage feel while featuring a sophisticated silhouette. Attention to detail such as pinking and a design that eliminates unnecessary elements embody the brand philosophy. The shoes are made using a men's shoe last (foot shape) and are suitable for both casual and business casual wear. The McKay method allows for replaceable soles, making them a pair of shoes that you can wear for a long time.

The BARRACUDA, a modern reconstruction of 1970s sports shoes. It features a refined silhouette, while the thick, high-quality oil leather from a long-established tannery creates a vintage feel. The meticulous attention to detail, such as the pinking, and the streamlined design that eliminates leather embody the brand's philosophy. Employing a gentleman's shoe last (foot shape), it is versatile enough for both casual and business casual styles. The McKay construction, which allows for sole replacement, makes this a pair of shoes you can use that will last for many years.

REBUILD vintage

Vintage Reimagined

The design is based on sports shoes seen in the 1970s. The jagged pinking, the balance between the toe part and the shoelace part, and the treatment of the opening have been adjusted down to the millimeter. Yet the sides and heel area are kept as simple as possible, elevating the design to a modern one.

Taking inspiration from 1970s sports shoes, the design features meticulous adjustments—down to the millimeter—of the jagged pinking, the balance between the toe and lace stay components, and the treatment of the opening. The sides and heel counter, however, are kept incredibly simple, achieving a modern design.

BEAUTIFUL shape

Beautiful Shape

The last (a wooden mold that mimics the shape of the foot) used is a men's shoe type. The assembly is also done in a men's shoe factory, so the shape is thoroughly blended into the last over time, bringing out the best in the last shape.

We use a gentleman's shoe type last (a wooden form that imitates the shape of the foot). Because the assembly is also done in a gentleman's shoe factory, the shape is carefully and gradually adapted to the last over time, fully drawing out the last's shape.

Leather

Vintage Oil Leather

The upper is made of thick oiled leather, a high-quality leather that gives off a vintage feel from the moment you put them on, and changes over time to take on a more refined look the more you wear them.

The upper is made of thick oil leather. This high-quality leather offers a vintage feel from the first wear, and it will age beautifully with continued use, developing a richer character over time.

assembly

A formula that can be used for a long time

The manufacturing method is the McKay method, which makes it easy to replace the sole and reduces the rate of damage to shoes. The appeal is that you can continue to wear them while repairing them so that you can use them for a long time. As long as the McKay stitched exterior of the shoes is intact, the sole can be replaced.

The shoes are made using the McKay construction method, which allows for easy sole replacement and reduces the risk of damage to the shoe. A key advantage is that you can continue to wear them for many years, repairing them as needed. As long as the outer parts that is McKay-stitched remains intact, the soles can be replaced.

variations

Variations

The sole designs are available in three types: Postman, Lift, and Tank. You can choose the one that suits your needs in a variety of situations.

The sole is available in three different designs: postman, lift, and tank. These options can be chosen to suit a variety of situations.