TYE Bespoke Linen co-respondent shoe

I am fascinated by the Japanese bespoke shoemakers, each time I look at some of their artisanship and craftsmanship, makes me think of the saying "the sky is the limit", which seems not to apply for them. They push beyond the skies into outer-space. 
I have now sampled a bespoke linen and calf co-respondent shoe made by Tye Shoemaker of Japan. Now I thought I had seen it all, but this was the top notch of bespoke shoemaking. So simple, yet refined, classical shoe and beautifully executed. WOW! Stunning shoe. Yes, the sky will never be the limit. 

Linen and calf bespoke co-respondent Oxford shoe by Tye Shoemaker

Photo sourced from Bespoke Makers

Galoshed Balmoral Oxford from Japan - Yuki Shirahama

I have for the day sampled a galosh (Balmoral Oxford) with a punched cap toe, a medallion in black calf hide. The shoe has a squared chisel toe and has that "no-nonsense" attitude. At first I thought it was a Master Bestetti creation, then realised, it was by Master Yuki Shirahama from Japan.

I think I have earlier stated that I do have a Galoshed Balmoral with a round toe and no medallion in a tan colour from G&G. I simply like the Galoshed Balmoral Oxford, first it is not so often you see it, secondly it has many possibilities. It could be renditioned with any hide & suede, or like below calf on calf. 

If the brogueing and punching was not so well done and kept in balance, it would make this shoe a bit "vulgar" or "too much going on" look, but Master YS kept it in proportions so well done and that is why I like this rendition. As I mentioned, this shoe has an attitude, very good and masculine attitude. No nonsense Galosh shoe.
Sometimes it's best just to look and admire the shoe, instead of a lot of talk... 

Balmoral (galosh punched) with a punched cap toe with a medallion, squared chisel last

Photos sourced from The Shoe Realist

Spigola - aka Koji Sozuki weekend teasers

For the weekend teaser I have sampled these bespoke beauties from Spigola aka Koji Suzuki (Japan). From top clock wise, a double monk, split toe Norwegian in suede, a penny loafer in exotic leather, a side gusset in exotic leather, stitched cap tow laced Oxford in exotic leather and a wing tipped brown Derby. Enjoy these appetisers.

Koji Suzuki aka Spigola weekend teasers

Photo sourced from BOQ

Saion - creations for the day

Today I have picked up a few creations from Saion, a Japanese bespoke shoemaker, who tends to take the classics and give them a dash and spicy splash of a modern twist and get a great big bang. Take a note on the first shoe, a brogue, adelaide, but then the colour. Wow! Move on and look at the third pair, the Derby, simply stunning and lastly the quarter brogue in reddish. Master Saion does perform wonders. Okay, no more talking, lets look and the more we look we will be able to see. Enjoy.

Blue Adelaide Oxford. Very interesting design, colouring and pattern. The Heel!

Black stitched Balmoral oxford with stitched cap toe. Very classic.

Two tier Derby, very sleek, elegantly done. Look at the proportions of the shoe. The heel is a killer. A very different approach to renditioning a Derby. A beauty. Piece of art.

This Derby reminds me of the works of Master Tuzcek and Master Cleverley. I reckon that Baron De Rede will not mind bespeaking a pair from Master Saion.

 A quarter brogue Oxford in reddish toned colour. Hmmm.....magnificent

Photos sourced from Saion

Gaziano and Girling - Cherry coloured Adelaide

I have for the day sampled a Gaziano and Girling creation in cherry colour to honour the yearly natural event the blooming of the cherry blossom trees that occurs in Japan between end of March and mid April. The celebration is called Hanami - deriving from Hana (flower in Japanese) and Mi (to watch - verb).

Celebration of Hanami in Japan photo from Child friendly news

The Gaziano and Girling creation in cherry colour(wing tipped Adelaide Oxford). The below will be suitable to complement the Hanami celebration.

Photos sourced from Gaziano and Girling and Child friendly news