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SNEAKER INFO. Vol.2 Sneakers in 2021.
MONTHLY JOURNAL FEB.2021

SNEAKER INFO Vol.2
Sneaker situation in 2021.

From the latest performance shoes to limited editions, collaborations, faithful reissues, and even top maisons, the sneaker market is growing larger and larger every year. So what are the sneaker trends for 2021? We would like to find the answer to this question by asking the directors of sneaker stores that lead the Japanese sneaker scene about this year's sneakers, information on new releases, and sneaker styles proposed by popular select stores.

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FREAK'S STORE

PROFILE

Takamasa Fujiki (24)
Freaks Store Press

Born in Osaka in 1996 . Worked for 4 years. After graduating from high school , entered a clothing college. . He joined Freak's Store after graduating from high school and was influenced by the staff he met while attending school. Hobbies include watching anime. Especially likes "Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai" ("We Still Don't Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day"). . His favorite artist is Radwimps, whom he first heard when he was in junior high school and was hooked.

Adidas sneakers ¥16,000+tax, Freaks Store coat ¥9,800+tax, Remi Relief sweatshirt ¥13,800+tax, Hinson pants ¥8,100+tax (all at Freaks Store Shibuya 03-6415-7728) 03-6415-7728)

Sneaker Commnet "adidas Originals MICROPACER

The long-awaited reissue of the Micropacer, first released in 1984 . At the time, it was the world's first microcomputer-equipped sneaker, and its innovative, futuristic coloring and unique pedometer specs were a hit. The reissue of the original color (for the first time in seven years), which is the origin of the shoe, is both nostalgic and new at the same time.

Styling Comment

The M-65 coat, vintage sweatshirt, and Euro-vintage-based cargo pants are all military items, but they are not active or streetwise, and the use of micropacers as an offshoot of the military style gives them a more current look. It expresses a modern look by using micropacers as an offshoot of military style.

Nike sneakers ¥10,000+TAX, Barbarian lager shirt ¥12,000+TAX, Freaks Store pants ¥4,900+TAX (all at Freaks Store Shibuya 03-6415-7728)

Sneaker Comment "NIKE AIR FORCE 1

The Air Force 1 has become a defining element of shoe culture, with its clean design and sturdy midsole, it embodies a sophisticated style that can be worn for any occasion. The materials and silhouette have been updated this year, but they are still an essential part of my wardrobe.

Styling Comment

The thick "Barbarian" lager shirt, pigment-dyed heavyweight sweatpants, and New Era cap are coordinated with a college style that looks like something out of an American movie from the 1990s. The three colors are used to create a relaxed atmosphere.

(Hokaoneone) sneakers ¥21,000+tax, (Monkemel) jacket ¥12,800+tax, striped cut and sewn ¥4,540+tax, pants ¥10,800+tax (all at Freaks Store Shibuya 03-6415-7728)

Sneaker Comment "HOKA ONE ONE BONDI 7

The Bondi, the most cushioned of Hoka Oneone's road shoes, has been further lightened in this latest model. While maintaining the features of the previous models in the series, the new model is equipped with memory foam ankle pads around the footwear opening to fit various types of ankle shapes, providing a smooth and well-balanced fit. Smooth and well-balanced comfort is the best."

Styling Comment

. "While coordinating with French work items such as a band-collar blouson, a striped cut and sewn, and work pants, I added voluminous sneakers on the feet to take the look off. The addition of a colored cap adds a street-style element to the look. The relaxed sizing also reflects the trends of the times.

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