Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection.
Vol.6 Ken Kagami

The sneaker market continues to expand, with the latest performance shoes, limited editions, collaborations, faithful reissues, and even top maisons participating. What are the perspectives of the sneaker experts, what models do they choose, and what do they actually wear? We will introduce the real shoe choices of the best sneaker freaks in the industry in a relay format. This time, we introduce Ken Kagami, a contemporary artist, who was introduced by Katsutoshi Nishimoto in the previous issue. We asked him to name five pairs that he particularly likes these days, and asked him why he chose each of them and what he likes about them.

Photo_Erina Takahashi
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

05：CONVERSE_ALL STAR Cut with scissors to customize it in your own way.

Last but not least, the "All Star" by "Converse". . The part above the ankle of the high cut is cut, isn't it?

Kagami:Yes . I cut it with scissors. I thought it would be easier to put the foot in this way.

Converse's "All Star" has many fans among American casual fans and vintage clothing lovers, and some are particular about the period and country of production, but what about you, Mr. Kagami?

Kagami:I have a pair of "All-Stars" that are made in USA or made in Japan, but I don't think I'm particularly particular about that. If it's this beat up, it doesn't matter where it's made in, does it (laughs)?