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Gentille

Founded 2012 in Japan
Based in Tokyo

Shoe repair and order salon gentille opened in 2012, it's tucked away in the small neighborhood of Fudomae. Already known as one of the few repair shops in Tokyo that can do full hand stitched crafting, owner Koji Endou is also an accomplished shoemaker. With over 10 years of experience in shoemaking and repairing, he also apprenticed briefly under Anthony Delos at the Loire atelier.

Endou's bespoke line, '79 soixante-dix-neuf', is available for order at the atelier. Price starts at a generous ¥190,000 yen for full handmade bespoke shoes.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2012

Product ranges

Bespoke

Price range

$$$

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