Mesh 2-tone Spectator Shoes

DSHC-051 Mesh 2-tone Spectator Shoes

Cow Hide

Sizes 6.5 (24.5cm), 7.5 (25.5cm), 8 (26cm), and 9 (27cm) are sold out.

This is a reproduction of the spectator shoes that were popular in American resort areas from the 1920s to the 1950s.

In the 1920s, when men's casual wear was becoming established, two-tone leather shoes became popular, mainly for watching sports.

The main features were U-tips and wingtips, with a light-colored upper and dark brown or black leather on the toe and wings. The light-colored parts were often made of the same material in different colors, or with linings such as suede or deerskin.

Occasionally, breathable materials such as cotton canvas or the recently developed nylon mesh were used.

The Spectator shoes, designed by Dry Bones, are two-tone U-tip shoes made of nylon mesh, which were popular in the 1940s.

The basic shape of the Spectator shoe has been faithfully reproduced, with some slight modifications.

The off-white nylon mesh upper is produced in Japan and contrasts beautifully with the brown and black leather. It is also extremely breathable, lightweight, and extremely strong.

This type of design is called an inner wing style, and the part where the laces pass through is recessed into the upper leather so the shoe does not open fully.

Westerners with low, narrow insteps can wear this design well, but for Asians with high insteps, the wingtip style leaves this area open, making them look rather unattractive.

So I talked to the pattern maker at the shoe factory and we decided to extend the tips of the wings by 5 to 8 mm on each side, which would allow the laces to be fastened neatly.

Until now, there have not been many Asians who wear inner wingtip leather shoes beautifully. I am proud that we have been able to make this a reality.

Furthermore, the thin leather on the edge is an original "double edge" specification. The edge expresses the FAD, which was popular only in the 1950s.

The protruding welt makes the entire shoe look larger, and also fits the bold look that was popular at the time.

Furthermore, to embody the elegant style of men's shoes of the time, we deliberately chose a leather sole. A natural material with excellent moisture absorption and perspiration properties, it removes moisture from the soles of the feet, which are said to be the areas that sweat the most.

We choose materials and stitching methods that make the bag as light as possible, such as pigskin lining and the McKay method.

We offer classic and elegant leather shoes that are easy to wear and walk in.