Utility Work Shoes “GEORGE”

DSHC-048 Utility Work Shoes “GEORGE”

COW HIDE

A restoration of the classic Oxford-style work shoes that have been around since the 1930s.

The original is an Oxford type from a certain famous work shoe brand. Using that as a starting point, I tried to make it closer to the original style that would suit Japanese people.

The wooden shoe has a relatively loose shape, with a rounded toe, giving it a classic feel. The opening may look narrow, but it is cut with a large downward curve, making it very smooth.

The shape of this shoe is particularly noteworthy: the open lacing style.

We have created a unique pattern so that even Japanese people, who tend to have high insteps and wide feet, can fit perfectly in the center. The outer wingtip fits perfectly when you put it on, and it looks very beautiful.

The upper is made of soft cowhide leather that has been chrome tanned to create a beautiful grain. The more you wear it, the richer its appearance will become.

The sole is made of a material called cork sole, which has been around since the 1930s. By blending cork with rubber, it is less slippery.

The stitching on the upper is a sturdy triple stitch that matches the leather.

The eyelets are also painted to match the leather, and the shoelaces are classic flat laces.

The edge has extra thick, zero-count, off-white stitching.

They are suitable for casual occasions, but also for hard work. Also, because they are plain toe shoes with no decorations, they go well with relatively formal outfits.

This is a versatile plain-toe shoe that you should definitely have at least one pair of.