Visvim is not only well-liked as a popular Japanese streetwear brand in Tokyo, but it is also a business that sells high-end footwear with particular environmental and design standards. After working at Burton Snowboards for eight years as an employee, where he gained an understanding of the importance of morality in the apparel manufacturing process, the founder, Hiroki Nakamura, established the unorthodox design rule.

Visvim has amassed a fervent cult following since 2001. Over the past two decades, Visvim has attracted worldwide recognition for its distinctive perspective and remarkable design. Visvim has a laser focus on creating distinctive and high-quality "future vintage" clothing.

One of its most recognizable pieces are the Virgil Boots, which are commanding and attractive even before you put them on. The smooth leather uppers, plush Vibram sole, and distinctive TPU heel stabilizer make these shoes incredibly comfortable. The leather is created from a vegetable-tanned French calfskin to gain a surface-level black dye and a brown tea core, which is the best part. Besides, it has delicate hand-patinated parts that will become more noticeable over time.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 2000
• Founder: Hiroki Nakamura
• Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visvim.tv (69K followers)
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visvimwmv/ (400K followers)
• Website: https://www.visvim.tv/

Suicoke was established in Tokyo, Japan, in 2006, fusing traditional Japanese style with performance and outdoor goods. Unbeknownst to most, Suicoke originally began as a modest accessory company selling specialty items like hand-painted Russian dolls before evolving into the footwear company we know today.

Even though Suicoke is best known for its sandals, chilly nations like Canada and the United States prefer its large winter snow boots. These styles debut in 2022 in three variations—black, black/white, and beige—each of which features the instantly recognizable classic Japanese motif on its plush cushioned upper.

Suicoke boots like the cozy Suicoke Bower Boot keep our feet warm and fresh on a daily basis by combining cozy 3M Thinsulate insulation with a cozy and odor-resistant EVA midsole. The nylon face fabric of the boot can withstand abrasion from regular usage, and best of all, its appearance is intended for casual wear, which you can wear every day.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 2006
• Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suicoke_official/ (184K followers)
• Website: https://suicoke.com/

Even though Brass Tokyo is only a rising star in the boot industry, its creator, Minoru Matsuura, founded a shoe repair shop in Tokyo with the unusual goal of reviving treasured Goodyear welted shoes and boots that were believed to have gone extinct long ago. After working as a boot professional for five years, he made the decision to launch his own boot company, CLINCH.

Impressively, Brass Tokyo can introduce a limited but impressive assortment of boots while still maintaining the boot-fixing service with only Minoru and four other craftspeople. Even though each boot line has unique features, buyers still demand the same level of quality. For instance, many people consider its engineering boots to be among the best in the world. They are made of thick, veg-tanned horse butt hides that are hand-selected to achieve the perfect "roll" on the boots' vamp when worn. whereas only a select few bootmakers can match the quality of its lace-up Graham work boots, which have a six-inch cap-toe.

Since the originator has believed that what the wearer needs and what is best for them over the life of their shoes is more important than the shoe's appearance, Brass Tokyo's design is more on the understated but elegant side. Because of this, the majority of CLINCH boots are hand-welded and constructed from superior horse leather, increasing their durability.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 2007
• Founder: Minoru Matsuura
• Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brasstokyo/ (50.1K followers)
• Website: https://www.brass-tokyo.co.jp/

Yuki Matsuda, a designer who specializes in American crafts and traditions of artisan footwear and luggage manufacture, founded YUKETEN in 1985. The founder, Matsuda, journeyed to far-flung locations in search of these American treasures, meeting numerous shoe, bag, blanket, and leather artists along the way to build the strong and brash brand that it is today.

Matsuda had acquired wisdom from the many years of tradition that he had inherited from these craftspeople. The most important element is choosing the raw materials for Yuketen products. His single pair of shoes contain materials from a variety of origins, such as buttery and supple oiled leathers from America, silky and smooth full-grain flesh-out leather from Toscana, Italy, and vegetable-tanned leathers from Mexico. It is believed that every single attentive material selection helps to guarantee the longevity and toughness of the finished product.

You wouldn't believe it, but the finishing touches—folds, creases, scuffs, and scratches from heavy use; fingerprints; or footprints—are the lifework of the owner. As tangible reminders of dependable performance in the line of duty, these gifts endure forever.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 1985
• Founder: Yuki Matsuda
• Headquarter:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063633115475 (9.5K followers)
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuketenbymegco/ (46.2K followers)
• Website: https://www.yuketen.com/

Hideo Motoike, a gifted sculptor from Yonago City, Japan, is the founder of Leather Arts & Crafts MOTO, which was established in 1971. He is also the creator of Leather Arts. Later, while traveling aimlessly over Europe, Motoike discovered ancient porcelain figurines in Italy. Then, a new period and genre of "leather dolls" were passionately pioneered by the inventor of Moto Leather.

Having both grown up around leather, the two sons of Motoike, Daisuke and Sakuto, have carried on their father's leather business by using skills in metal engraving and academic knowledge of sculpture. For years, the boot brand has offered products influenced by a variety of other cultures, including motorcycle, military, and Native American, in addition to its antiquated worldview.

Even if its products may not appear appealing at first glance, you will be surprised by how well thought-out every element of design is. They are exquisitely planned and perfectly balanced. Surprisingly, Moto themselves also hand painted some items made with Japanese vegetable-tanned calfskin. If you are tired of the standard black ones, a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers are fantastic.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 1971
• Founder: Hideo Motoike
• Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motoleather/ (23K followers)
• Website: https://www.motostyle.jp/

A single craftsman completes the entire procedure, from cutting the leather to bottoming the boots, to create a pair of White Kloud boots for a single buyer. The founder of the company spent more than ten years working in the foot massage industry and developing their boot brand.

Due to the limited and specialized service, the White Kloud boot price is fairly pricey. Before placing an order for a pair of White Kloud boots, the customer must visit the owner and sole maker, Show Goto, in person at his workshop to be measured and get to know him. That is also the reason that fewer people are actually able to acquire a pair.

Compared to other things influenced by Whites or Wesco in the footwear industry, the bulk of White Kloud items unquestionably have a distinctive look. If you pay attention, White Kloud shoes stand out thanks to their thick, intricately carved woodsman heels and very large, plain-toe packer-style boots with double-row hand-sewn welt stitching.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 2005
• Founder: Show Goto
• Headquarter: Saitama, Japan
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/show_goto/ (12.5K followers)
• Website: https://whitekloud.com/

Initially fairly tiny, the Japanese company Attractions has since expanded to include a number of sub-brands and product lines, including clothes, boots, and eyewear. The presence of the company's footwear is growing gradually but surely in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The originator, Tomonari Nishizaki, like other streetwear designers in Tokyo, drew inspiration from a thriving subculture that adored the rockabilly looks and sounds that were first popular in American youth culture during the 1930s and 1950s. His artistic tastes are primarily influenced by contemporary rockabilly music from Japan and Elvis.

The first pair of boots, Lot.300 Roper, and Lot.444 are two boot designs that are sure to catch the eye of any fashionista. While the latter presents the platonic ideal of engineer boots made to an 11-inch height with all the proper lines and curves, the former expresses the world of contemporary classics with D-ring pulls and a buckled instep strap.

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 2006
• Founder: Tomonari Nishizaki
• Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractions_official/ (7.4K followers)
• Website: https://attractions.co.jp/

Ryota Iwai, a Japanese designer and alumna of Bunka Fashion College, created Auralee in 2015. Due to its lyrical, evocative tone, the classic American folk tune Auralee served as the first inspiration for the trade name. Surprisingly, the phrase's meaning—the lands that light up—finally captures the essence of the brand: simple yet memorable.

Auralee is a coincidence in the design of Ryota Iwai since it draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including the day's weather, the colors of everyday life, and travel. Each collection begins with a thorough investigation of the top raw materials and yarns obtained from Japan and around the globe. Auralee clothing may be worn all year, despite the fact that each collection has a different flavor and personality.

The leather square boot, which is neutral, simple, and exquisite to complement any clothing, is one item you must acquire from Auralee. This side-gore Chelsea boot, made of cow leather, dazzles with a glossy polish and a tough Vibram sole. An elegant silhouette that cinches around the ankle is revealed by a densely packed ankle. You can choose between ivory and black colors!

Detailed Information:

• Founded: 2015
• Founder: Ryota Iwai
• Headquarter: Tokyo, Japan
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auralee2015/ (3.1K followers)
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralee_tokyo/ (366K followers)
• Website: https://auralee.jp/