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The Day Kubozuka Airyu Wore Weapons. -Part 2-.
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The Day Kubozuka Airyu Wore Weapons. -Part 2-.

The long-awaited revival of the "WEAPON" basketball shoes by Converse, first introduced in 1986, will take place in March 2024, and HOUYHNHNM's has published the first part of a fashion shoot featuring Airu Kubozuka as a model. In the second part, we will look at what Airu Kubozuka felt when wearing the WEAPON, the specifications of the three models, WEAPON OX, WEAPON CC OX, and WEAPON VTG HI, and the history of the shoes, as well as their appeal.

Model_WEAPON CC OX

Three collegiate colors, classic & fresh.

¥13,200 Color_WHITE/DARKRED, WHITE/SAX, WHITE/GREEN

The "WEAPON CC" has a white base, and each color is eye-catching as a subtle accent color. OX". Released in three colors, white/dark red, white/blue, and white/green, you can enjoy choosing your favorite color. The richness of the color variation also stimulates Kubozuka's heartstrings.

Kubozuka: I was attracted to each of the shades. Not too dark and not too light, just the right color tone to be easy to wear. I usually keep my wear and sneakers simple, so the way I matched the outfits in this shoot was helpful.

The classic raw-colored sole is a perfect match for the three college colors, and the old-school visuals reminiscent of the '80s with modern technology is a must-see .

Kubozuka says he often wears white-based sneakers like the "WEAPON CC OX" on a daily basis, but he has his own particular way of wearing them.

Kubozuka: Up until now, when I wore white sneakers, I was conscious of not getting them dirty like rappers from overseas. . But they still get dirty when I play, and if I worry about that, I can't play at my best.

. I like sneakers that are imbued with memories. Sneakers are an important part of fashion, but now I try to wear them in white without worrying about stains, and even if the stains don't come off, I try to think of them as being imbued with memories.

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