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DESCENTE's utility footwear and three people's styles to welcome the rainy season.
DESCENTE Footwear

DESCENTE's utility footwear and three people's styles to welcome the rainy season.

The upcoming rainy season is a bit daunting. Waterproof footwear is now a necessity. But the appeal of DESCENTE's MODULARIZE and VERTHER series goes beyond that. The MODULARIZE and VERTHER series are a fusion of the technology that DESCENTE has cultivated in the sports scene and the design quality that it has honed in the field of apparel. In this issue, we will explore their potential from a fashion point of view through style samples from each of the three guests, while unraveling their practicality from their own perspectives.

ITEM01_MODULARIZE V1 24.1 BLACK A design that will appeal to buyers who love leather shoes.

PROFILE

Keita Yanaginuma / 1LDK Buyer

In addition to being a buyer, he also works as a store manager for "1LDK nakameguro". She also likes to exercise and enjoys mountain climbing with her father when she returns to her hometown. She is currently looking forward to her first trip to Paris, where she will be buying for the first time after her wish came true.
Instagram: @8aaaagi

What kind of shoes do you usually wear?

Yanaginuma:I wear leather shoes much more than sneakers. However, my buying job involves a lot of walking, as I have to go to and from exhibitions, and I felt that my upcoming business trip to Paris would be tough if I did not wear sneakers. In terms of styling, I wear sneakers when I don't want to look too formal.

Do you choose leather shoes because they go with your coordination?

Yanaginuma:Yes, I do. I like a balance that makes my feet look compact. That's why I don't wear voluminous shoes and choose those with narrow toes. However, leather shoes are very tiring and I can't wear them on rainy days, so I naturally choose sneakers.

What kind of sneakers do you choose?

Yanaginuma:Since they are often worn on rainy days, they are all waterproof models. The design is the same as leather shoes, and we tend to choose narrow toes.

I see. Then this shoe is perfect for you. Sneakers are generally made with a toe that curves up, but the "Modularize" is inspired by leather shoes, and the toe is intentionally dropped to make it flat.

Yanaginuma:I see. That's why the toes look so sleek. As a leather shoe lover myself, I like this design.

What is your image of Descente?

Yanaginuma:I used to play baseball, so I had a strong image of baseball equipment. However, I had heard about the energetic activities of "Descente Ortelaine" and other fashion brands over the past few years. When we actually saw the actual Descente Ortelaine shoes at 1LDK, I was amazed at the technology that sports brands have cultivated. Recently, I have been thinking that shoes are similar to smartphones.

What do you mean?

Yanaginuma:Because they are always in contact with people, they wear out quickly and need to be updated, so technology is indispensable. Recently, sports brands have been creating new sneakers, and it is very interesting to see the trend of incorporating technology demanded in the sports scene into fashion. At the same time, I feel that this is something that is difficult to imitate. 1LDK" also makes original clothes, but we cannot make shoes from scratch without a solid production background.

INFORMATION

Customer Relations Office, Descente Japan K.K.

Phone: 0120-46-0310
store.descente.co.jp/descente/feature/des_modularize
store.descente.co.jp/descente/feature/des_verther