Vol.14 ROLLING DUB TRIO VS SEVESKIG
The new year has begun and January has been a hectic month, but the samples I was looking forward to have arrived, so I went to meet with ROLLING DUB TRIO, the TOKYO SANDAL direct store, and "THE BOOTS SHOP," who have always been so kind to me.
The picture was taken with an INSTA360 so the image is grainy.
"ROLLING DUB TRIO", with whom we have been collaborating regularly since 2019AW.
The designer is the same age as me, and is one of those people who can get excited about subcultures and cultures that we can empathize with.
Even in terms of bike riding.
We had known each other since around 2015, but the time between our reunion at the BACKLASH exhibition and our collaboration just flew by.
This is a brand you can trust in terms of both craftsmanship and style.
I was a fan of the SMOKE JUMPER from WHITE'S BOOTS before it was bought by a major company, and I would order them made in the country every year.
For this reason, our first collaboration was to create the Logger Boots/ROOTS 8.5 inch.
It's been like this since I started making bespoke WHITE'S, but I like to have a double mid for the middle board, and I even ask Dub Trio to do it for me.
There are many reasons for this, such as cushioning when walking, preventing the midsole from bending too much, and providing stability when walking, but one of the reasons is that it makes your legs look longer.
It's incredibly hard to make, but...
Excerpt from HP.
These are authentic boots proposed by ROLLING DUB TRIO, made in Japan with care.
The last used is a highly versatile MUNSON last used during the war, which has been boldly adjusted by a bespoke last craftsman to suit the Japanese (Asian) taste.
The last is really comfortable to wear, and you won't get tired even if you wear them all day!
Some items were also custom made for a special order.
It was quite difficult to take the sneakers apart, but they were really well made.
For 2020AW, the " ROOTS LTT " is made with HORWEEN's CALICO, and the western style last is finished using the GOOD YEAR WELT method.
The sole is made of a specially lightweight EVA and has two sole savers, like those found on roper boots, customised to give the shoes a street-style finish that's not too rugged.
By applying Sole Saver, it becomes less slippery even on snowy roads.
C/#BEIGE is finished in tricolor, which is also SEVESKIG's theme color.
This one is also really comfortable to wear and incredibly lightweight.
They sold a center zipper as a separate part, but it's so comfortable I haven't been able to remove it...
The fit from the Achilles tendon to the heel is also excellent.
And this is the next item we produced for 21AW.
The collection hasn't been released yet so I won't show you the details, but this is the first "CASPER" with a side zipper.
It seems to be a really popular shape, and when they are put on sale in stores they sell out almost instantly.
I've always liked engineer boots, and I like the shortened style of them, so I asked for CASPER this time.
Following the 20AW model, it has a lightweight finish with an EVA sole and sole saver.
The fit around the ankles was so good that I felt like I would never get blisters.
The side zipper makes it so easy to put on and take off, I'll probably grab it first thing when I get to the front door.
We also had them incorporate some really difficult gimmicks, and we will upload photos of them once the COLLECTION is open.
It looks like they made a new branding iron as well, and the interior lining looks nice too.
I was talking to Toku-san about this, but there are fewer and fewer craftsmen who can sew GOOD YEAR, so it has become a truly rare manufacturing method.
I believe this will be a pair of shoes that will really highlight Japanese craftsmanship.
Let's continue to create interesting things in 2021.
So I'd like to end it here for now.
As a bonus, I've included a photo of "Toku-san vs ZH2."
Nice photo.
See you later!
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