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Translated By DeepL

Five creators selected. my best sneakers for 2019.
My Best Sneakers for 2019

Five creators selected. my best sneakers for 2019.

The sneaker market continues to expand to the point where it is difficult to grasp the overall picture of the scene, with top maisons as well as sports manufacturers participating in the market. So, from what perspective did creators active in the fashion and sneaker industries choose which models they actually wore? We asked five well-informed people who love sneakers to name the three pairs they really wore this year, and through their honest opinions, we will explore the current state of the sneaker market.

  • Photo_Masataka Nakada
  • Text_Issey Enomoto
  • Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

05_RISAKO FUJIE
grapevine by k3

PROFILE

Japanese golden plover (Pluvialis fulva var. japonica)
grapevine by k3 store manager

After graduating from Bunka Fashion College, he joined k3 co.,ltd. After working as a store staff, he is currently the store manager of the select store "grapevine by k3" operated by the company.

The number of sneaker girls is only going to continue to grow.

. "Over the past few years, the number of women wearing sneakers has increased considerably. . I feel that this trend has accelerated this year in particular. . The appeal of sneakers is that they are easy to wear. I can understand why people who used to wear boots or pumps would find it hard to go back to wearing sneakers once they get to know how comfortable they are. In terms of brands, I personally like " Nike. For men, I think that the entry point to sneakers is to understand their strength and background, but for me, I often choose sneakers based on the overall coordination rather than on the sneakers themselves.

NIKE_AIR MAX 720

'This is my personal number one for 2019. I saw Ichiro Yamaguchi of my favorite band Sakanaction wearing them on stage on Instagram , and fell in love at first sight. I can't get enough of the cyber feel with air all over the sole and the exquisite gray color. And they are so easy to wear! I liked them so much that I wore them so much that they fell apart, so I bought the same pair again. This is my second pair."

NIKE×OFF-WHITE_ZOOM TERRA KIGER 5

. I just love the color. . It's not easy to find fluorescent green sneakers. When I walk around town wearing them, I get a lot of stares from men who seem to be sneaker fanatics. That makes me feel good (laughs).

PRIMURY_LEATHER SNEAKER

I was looking for a pair of sneakers that were basic but had a little twist to them, and that's when I came across these. . They look simple at first glance, but they are full of playful details, such as the Velcro upper and the grooves on the toe of the sole. They look voluminous and heavy, but they are actually light and comfortable. It's also nice that you won't look like anyone else. It is not uncommon to be asked, "Where are those sneakers from? I am often asked, "Where are those sneakers from?

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