Aspiring Masterpieces" Series No.305 Loafers by Crockett & Jones that can be worn easily even by feet accustomed to sneakers.

You've been wearing sneakers and casual shoes for a while now, and you're tired of it. For those who want to enjoy the feeling of standing taller once in a while, I recommend the "Fenton" by Crockett & Jones.

The Fenton is a loafer that is easy to slip on and off, but its sleek black calf (or dense brown suede), slender shape, and horsebit make it easy to wear and add a touch of sophistication to an ordinary outfit.

The details are impeccable. A good example is the pale gold-finished horsebit, which looks like silver, and the stitching on the apron front, which does not assert its presence.

The 376 last is a wooden pattern with a narrower heel and waist, taking into account the peculiarities of Japanese people's feet. It is the same wooden pattern used for the "Boston 2," a timeless masterpiece of loafers that is recognized by both the Japanese and others.

The sole is a city sole. It is a smart rubber sole jointly developed with "Harboro Rubber," which has a dinite sole. If memory serves, Crockett & Jones was the first to add a rubber sole to its menu that could be mistaken for a leather sole.

The black calf pair can be worn with jeans or chinos for a casual look without hesitation.¥95,700

Suede has a more mature look than the calf leather type. It has a classy quality that complements jacket styles.¥84,700

The bottom of the shoe has a thin rubber sole called a "city sole".

Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa