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Shoe Republic

Founded 2004 in Japan
Based in Saitama

Shoe Republic makes British style shoes. The company’s mission is to create shoes that give you a feeling of walking barefoot at reasonable prices. The owner, Jyunichi Takayama, studied at Tresham Institute Footwear Centre in the UK and got a national certificate City & Guild, Design & Pattern cutting level 3. Upon returning to Japan, he worked at a shoe company while he visited the UK from time to time. In 2003 he founded Shoe Republic.

Location

Saitama, Japan

Founded

2004

Construction methods

Hand welted

Product ranges

Bespoke

Price range

$$$

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