Koji Suzuki (Spigola) Lazy man's shoe rendition

For closing the day, I have again sampled a side gusset punched cap toe Oxford with "faux laces" - "Lazy Man's shoe" as renditioned by Japanese Master Koji Suzuki. Need not say that Master Suzuki is a master of making the most amazing renditions of shoes, simple, elegant and classic, yet paying much attention to the tiny details and with great respect to the shoemaking art. 
Now the below "Lazy Man's shoe" because of the side gussets and the false laces, is a classical punched cap toe with a chisel square, the colour an espresso brown (nothing special about that), but the overall look and feel of this shoe makes it distinctive and unique, only the connoisseurs and real shoe lovers will and can appreciate this rendition. Naturally bespoke, where less is more. Very nice, indeed.

Master Koji Suzuki's rendition of a "Lazy Man's" shoe, with a punched cap toe and side gussets paired with faux laces.

Photos sourced from The Shoe Realist

For today Spigola Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker (Koji Suzuki)

For this morning I want to display works from Japanese Bespoke boot and shoemaker Spigola (Koji Suzuki), who makes stunning beautiful shoes for his clients. As I earlier mentioned, it is very seldom we see Japanese bespoke creations in Europe. Japanese creations are non existent in the Nordic, not sure if any of the gents from the Nordic can name a single Japanese bespoke shoemaker. A pity.

The master at work

The crusted leather Derby boot

 This design and combination I have never seen before, oxford side gusset, whole cut leather with laces. Very unique.

Photos sourced from the ultimate bespoke shoe collector the Centipede.

The Japanese Shoe Masters Part Two - Koji Suzuki

Mr. Koji Suzuki is a true artisan, whom I admire. As I mentioned in the Part One of the Japanese Shoe Masters, we rarely see these creations in the West. But Japan hosts a number of well trained Masters and true artisans of the bespoke shoe making art worth to admiration &  as collectables for all Shoe AristoCats out there. I am aware that Bespoke shoes maybe out of reach for most men. 

Take a peep at this pieces of art, sourced directly from a website in Japan. 

Please look at this beautifully crafted chukka made of some exotic leather

My favourite travelling shoes (side gussets) with false laces, to some No Go, but they are the must have for any Gent travelling a lot, as this can replace a traditional full brogue laced. Easy to wear, no problem getting in & out of them at airport security checkpoints.

The wearer will still look elegant and stylish wherever he decides to venture.

Or be very casual, but still stylish and elegant in cap toe version in suede leather as shown below

I was taken back by this double monk rendition from Mr. Suzuki. Very well done and ..... I want to have.

All the shoes depicted above are sourced from:
http://www.oshitate.com/products/other/spigola/koji-suzuki/clientele%20products.htm