JAPANESE SNEAKERS: A UNIQUE FASHION STATEMENT
Our sneakers are a one-of-a-kind fashion statement. Embracing the Mottainai philosophy of “waste nothing,” upcycled kimono and obi are reborn as Japanese sneakers.
MADE FROM UPCYCLED JAPANESE KIMONO
We focus on the natural connection between feet, shoes, and style to promote the relationship between the body and comfort without sacrificing fashionable footwear.
Unique, modern sneakers blend fashion and culture
The Xesole PROJECT infuses the culture of Japan with technology that gives new life to the world of traditional Tokyo handcrafted shoe making. Kimono and obi are traditional robes with exquisite embroidery of nature’s birds and flowers. Such is the kimono. Our cordwains and stitchers employ true Japanese CRAFTSMANSHIP in each pair of sneakers.
The “Xesole ~ KIMONO Sneaker” merges Japan’s culture and traditions in a unique and fashionable manner.
Kimono`s are made of pure silk making the material very durable as a shoe providing exceptional balance, protection, and support. The cultural style of the kimono and material use is expanding in multiple ways, such as face and hand towels, diapers, handkerchief, and other various designs. It is the “must-have” spirit that has been in Japan since ancient times, which has naturally captured and holds a sustainable coexistence with nature.
The materials used in the manufacture of each pair of Xesole sneakers are made of pure silk — providing balance, support and protection for your feet. The use of the kimono and obi as our base material expands upon the tradition of reusing these materials for towels, handkerchiefs and other designer household accessories. It is our goal to always capture the essence of nature and merge it in a fashionable coexistence.
Japanese sneakers expand “Cool Japan” into fashion
Mass industrialization has resulted in the loss of the craftsmanship that endures time. At Xesole, we preserve tradition to create quality footwear.
We have revived the skills of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and blended it with the modern design of the next generation, resulting in a blend of traditional Japanese culture with fashion for the 21st century.
We consider the “Xesole ~ KIMONO Sneaker” as a gem that, through traditional Japanese culture and values, will enrich the lives of all people.
The concept known as “Cool (Japan)” was adopted by the Japanese government to promote it as a significant standard that requires global compliance with the development goals of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, and there is no other material more suitable than the Kimono.
WHEN YOU WANT SNEAKERS THAT ARE TRULY UNIQUE
Our sneakers are handcrafted. Each pair is uniquely made by expert cordwains and stitchers, resulting in a work of art. We blend the tradition of the Japanese kimono with the modern style of the sneaker to create a unique product worthy of recognition.
