JSEP is the combination of 3 Japanese shoe brands: Oriental/Matsumoto, Miyagi Kogyo, and Kiten
Ahead of the free-trade-agreement with EU, which is expected to be in place already in February, Japanese brands are introduced to the European market (with Brexit it�™s still uncertain what happens in England with this, we�™ll see, but the super trunk is held before).�Jsep, Japan Shoes Export Platform, are introducing Oriental/Matsumoto, Miyagi Kogyo, and Kiten. They also attended last year and made a big impression. Make sure to really take the chance and study these up-close, if you happen to visit this year’s event.
Here�™s a quick summary of all three brands.
Oriental/Matsumoto�makes very well-made shoes on well-balanced lasts, with elegant narrow waists and ever so slightly tapered heels. Matsumoto only uses high-grade European leathers from Annonay and Weinheimer. Price starts around �530/€600.
The shoes of�Miyagi Kogyo�is often compared to Edward Green, with similar, traditional last shapes and with a similar sole treatment. They also have a nice burnished toe. Kogyo�™s shoes cost somewhere at �415/€470.
The last brand is a bit different, it�™s Kiten who makes more casual shoes. They are made with a Bologna construction, a sort of moccasin type, which makes really comfortable shoes, and since they have full rubber outsoles cemented on it doesn�™t leak any water. A good compromise between comfort and durability. Price around �265/€300.
The London Super Trunk Show 2019 will be held at�Showcase.co�on Saturday, March 23th, 2019
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please click�HERE
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