"Arch Kelly Punched Cap Toe S-811" for American vintage shoe enthusiasts / Connoisseur's Choice

For shoe lovers who are fascinated by American vintage shoes, the shoe brand "Arch Kelly" that faithfully reproduces the details is truly a blessing. We hope you will enjoy the world of shoes that can be seen through their conviction and work.

I love America, so far away! A pair of shoes dedicated to "vintage shoe" enthusiasts

　Some people love American vintage shoes (hereafter referred to as "vintage shoes"). ARCH KERRY, launched in 2020, has captivated them. Director Sakae Shimizukawa is a collector of vintage shoes herself, and has seen countless pairs. Shimizukawa has created original shoes reminiscent of American vintage shoes from the 1950s and 60s through custom-made patterns. The shoes are crafted by shoemaker Atsushi Tate (who runs his own shoe brand, "SANTARI"). "For example, Florsheim Penfield shoes from the 1950s are highly sought after among collectors. The high-quality leather uppers, the finely-sewn upper stitching, the welt stitching, and the matching weave give them a refined look that simply can't be found in today's ready-made shoes," says Shimizukawa.

　The "Punched Cap Toe S-811" is Arch Kelly's flagship model, incorporating elements of the "vintage shoe." The last is based on the "vintage shoe" of the 1970s, with a lower instep and a smaller heel. The color is tan (reddish-brown), and it features features seen in "vintage shoes," such as seven eyelets on the inner wing, triple stitching on the upper, curled edges where the leather is folded over at the lettering, and felt sandwiched between the upper and lining. Other details, such as the blue-and-gold brand tag on the side of the lining and the original rubber heel (available by pattern order), make this a masterpiece that pursues American details.

　Shimizukawa says that he struggled to find leather that was as soft as the "bin shoes" of the golden age. "At the end of 2019, there was a leather trade fair called the Tokyo Leather Fair, and I sneaked a pair of 1950s "bin shoes" into my bag and walked around comparing them with the leathers at each booth. That's where I came across razing calf leather from the tannery Daito Roman. It has a fine texture, is about 1.1mm thick, and is characterized by its soft feel." The Arch Kelly faithfully reproduces the "bin shoes" of that time. It seems like it would go well with the classic clothing that is gaining attention these days.