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

Japanese shoe p0rn from TYE Shoemaker

For the day I have picked some samples of shoes made by a Japanese shoemaker by the name TYE Shoemaker. I have to admit that the Japanese gents maybe the luckiest men on  Earth in regards to the multitude of Japanese bespoke shoemakers to select from. What caught my attention from TYES collection was the weaved shoes (Chukka) and the loafer, not the type of shoe (woven) you encounter on a daily basis and thus very perfect for the Summer and then there is the crocodile Chukka in Nubuck and with a Norwegian welt. Let us have the pictures speak for themselves.

Woven two tier Chukka boot made of calf suede in red. WOW!

Woven (vamp and counter) calf suede tassel loafers. 

Crocodile nubuck two tier Chukka boot with Norwegian welt

Woven tan leather two tier Derby

Black brogue field boot

Wedding shoes for a lady

A picked cap toe Derby for a lady in black and tan

Photos sourced from TYE Shoemaker on Facebook

Shoji Kawaguchi aka Marquess a brown crocodile shoe for a lady

For the day I am taking a "little" break from the gent's shoes and pay tribute to the ladies, therefore I have sampled a lady's shoe in crocodile with ribbon laces as renditioned by Japanese bespoke shoemaker Shoji Kawaguchi aka "Marquess". The below depicted shoe has the tiny little details that makes me go: WoW!!!! What a beautiful shoe. This is a tribute to the ladies, hope you will enjoy as I did.

Brown crocodile three tier ribbon laced lady shoe with a nice rounded toe last. Elegant and feminine. 

 Viewing the back of the shoe, ...the curves, the roundness, proportions, contours and silhouette of this shoe, just so female like. Look at the two different scaling of the hide. Left side rather small scaled and the right side large scaled hide. The heel. Hmmmm fascinating, lovely.

All photos sourced from the The Marquess

The Marquess Full Brogue in brown

For the day I have sampled a typical full brogue laced Oxford shoe from Master Shoji Kawaguchi aka "Marquess". However this shoe is different, as it encapsulates in its design, form, shape and rendition the big three within English bespoke shoemaking. The below shoe has all the trademarks, beauty, artisanship, perfection and respect for details as in shoes made by Master Nikolaus Tuczek, The Cleverley's (Master GJ Cleverley and Master Anthony Cleverley) and Master Eric Cook. 

Master Shoji Kawaguchi kept the below shoe very simple, proportion wise well done, sleek, elegant, square chisel toe and lastly in a simple brown colour. Just so perfect, classical and timeless. 
If it was not of the "Marquess" on the pictures, I would have said it is a Cleverley made shoe or Master Nikolaus Tuczek and even Master Eric Cook creation. Well done Master "Marquess". 

Again it is the beauty of going bespoke, a perfect rendition of a brown full brogue laced Oxford from Master "Marquess". May the owner wear this beauty in good health.

Brown full brogue laced Oxford with a square chisel toe.

Photos sourced from Marquess Bespoke

Marquess aka Shoji Kawaguchi's full brogue and a monk

For the day I have sampled two creations from Master Shoji Kawaguchi aka "Marquess". The sampled are a full brogue Oxford laced shoe and a a single monk.
However the full brogue is very distinctive from the usual full brogue. Note that the vamp part is not brogued as expected but rather stitched, which is is unusual, but looks great and separates this full brogue from the rest. I will not say a word on the monks, both shoes have nice colour and are well polished. Hmm...bespoke....bespoke....

The full brogue Oxford and the single Monk by Master Marquess

Photos sourced from The Shoe Realist

Il Quadrofiglio - Carpincho fringed tassel loafer

For the weekend teaser I have sampled yet another creation in Carpincho or Capybara hide from Master Kunai Atsushi aka Il Quadrofiglio. The sampled loafer is green in colour and has the distinctive Capybara spots, braided tasseled loafer with fringes. Very nicely done. It is such creations that marks the bespoke shoe and differentiate it from the mass production or rather ready to wear. This pair of loafer paired ith a sober classic, elegant cut Summer suit (be English or Italian), could be linen, this pair will not fail. 

Capybara braided fringed tassel loafer by Master Kunai Atsushi aka Il Quadrofiglio

Photos sourced from The Shoe Realist

Misawa Noriyuki's weekend teasers

For more teasers for the weekend I have sampled these brogues from Master Misawa Noriyuki a Japanese bespoke shoemaker. Let the appetiser's speak for themselves. Enjoy!

Some inspiration during the weekend for the Spring/Summer

Semi brogue spectator Oxford in light brown and white.

A full brogue Oxford spectator in dark tan and white

A two toned wing tipped brogue Derby boot in tan and white

Photos sourced from Style Forum

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

For today - Masaru Okuyama creations

For the day I have sampled Master Masaru Okuyama creations. Master Okuyama  learned the bread and craft of shoemaking from Master Chihiro Yamaguchi (Guild of Crafts). Master Okuyama opened his bespoke workshop in 2008.  

Enjoy the creations and have a pleasant weekend. 

A black whole cut Oxford, round toe last

Classical stitched cap toe Oxford in grained leather, square last

Side gusset, round last

The Last line up

 Black side gusset with medallion on toe, chisel square last

 Single strapped monk, round last

 Two tier Derby, chisel last

Brogue Derby, chisel last

Norwegian split toe Derby

The sole of Master Okuyama shoes

Photos sourced from Master Masaru Okuyama

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