ka na ta kutsu alternatives?
anything similar to these ka na ta shoes within europe? very minimal folded laps of fabric, more-or-less. it's a japanese brand, so these sadly don't exist in my shoe size (eu 44-45).
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Petrosolaum has done collaborations with Jan Jan Van Essche that go up to those sizes, but not much stock at the moment
https://www.ateliersolarshop.be/categories/shoes
More budget option would be The Last Conspiracy, which goes on sale consistently afaik
https://thelastconspiracy.com/collections/men-shoes/products/narfe-reversed-plum
the last conspiracy
NARFE reversed PLUM
Narfe is a Derby laced shoe, created on an old military last, and crafted in horse leather on a Goodyear welted leather sole. - Derby laced shoe - Horse leather - Cow lining - Leather sole - Goodyear construction - Washed TLC3970-090
https://elixirgallery.com/item/2024/men/derbies/nostrasantissima-full-grain-leather-derbies
Also these.
I’ve realized these are all in leather, if you’re looking specifically for a fabric/canvas I will have to do some more thinking.
Nostrasantissima Full Grain Leather Derbies
Buy Nostrasantissima Full Grain Leather Derbies for men . Color: NERO. Now on SALE - €171.00 only. Worldwide shipping from Greece.
the kutsu are (artificial) leather, i think. but canvas would be interesting
the nostrasantissima ones look interesting. not familiar with this brand though. any good?
Haven’t handled anything in person from them. I think they fall in the same “budget artisanal” category as 10sei0otto, the last conspiracy, etc.
Which is probably pretty good.
cool. i'll consider it. thanks!
LeonardoShoes
Men's elegant black wholecut leather oxford
Oxford wholecut elegant as a man Smooth black leather Leather sole with rubber isoline Red leather lining Double insole Made in Italy Composition: Upper: 100% Leather Lining: 100% Leather Bottom: 100% Leather and rubber Insole: 100% Leather
These might hit the spot for you?