A story about WAKOUWA from ANATOMICA and sneakers.
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2022/03/21
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WAKOUWA is a brand positioned as a sports label of ANATOMICA. The representative work is deck shoes type sneakers. Anatomika released exciting sneakers in 2009. It is a long-selling item that has been released for more than 10 years.
2022SS exciting new color sneakers have arrived at Earl Kamakura. Here, we will introduce the history of excitement, the origin of the name, the size and comfort of sneakers.
What is WAKOUWA?
2022SS exciting new color sneakers have arrived at Earl Kamakura. Here, we will introduce the history of excitement, the origin of the name, the size and comfort of sneakers.
What is WAKOUWA?
WAKOUWA is a Swiss manufacturer that manufactures and sells wooden toys that imitate animals such as dogs, cats, and cows. There is a story about two dogs in order for Wakuwa to become Anatomica's leading sneaker brand.
The first story is about an exciting dog-shaped wooden toy.
The first story is about an exciting dog-shaped wooden toy.
Exciting wooden toys were once sold at Le Bon Marché, a luxury department store in Paris. Mr. Pierre (owner of ANATOMICA) in his childhood said he was dying for the toy, but he couldn't get it. After that, as an adult, Pierre bought and collected exciting toys at the flea market. Then, we acquired the trademark of Wakuwa, which was no longer used at that time.
The other is the story of the dog's paws, which is the origin of Sperry Sole.
The other is the story of the dog's paws, which is the origin of Sperry Sole.
Pierre, the owner of Anatomica, and Teramoto, the boss of Anatomica's Japanese market, will embark on the development of Anatomica's original sneakers. The sneakers they love are "Sperry Topsiders". The planning of Anatomica's original sneakers began with the aim of making it with the same manufacturing method as the Sperry Topsider at that time and with an emphasis on fitting, which is also the essence of the Anatomica brand.
The feature of the Sperry Top Cider is that it uses a sole that imitates a dog's paws, which is called a sperry sole. Focusing on the fact that the dog runs around on the deck without slipping, he noticed that the gap created when the dog spreads the paws acts as a grip, so the sole that imitates the paws is a sperry sole. Is called.
Anatomica's sneakers are named after the combination of two dog stories: an exciting dog's wooden toy and a sperry sole dog's paws.
The birth of WAKOUWA sneakers that are particular about the original last (wooden pattern).
Anatomica's sneakers are named after the combination of two dog stories: an exciting dog's wooden toy and a sperry sole dog's paws.
The birth of WAKOUWA sneakers that are particular about the original last (wooden pattern).
Wakuwa's sneakers are fitting-oriented sneakers that have been completed after 3 years from the conception and 12 sample creations. Comfortable enough to be said that other sneakers can no longer be worn. The secret lies in the original last (wooden pattern).
This last is the shape of the "asymmetric inside straight out curve" peculiar to the orthopedic shoes that leads to the modified last of ALDEN.
This last is the shape of the "asymmetric inside straight out curve" peculiar to the orthopedic shoes that leads to the modified last of ALDEN.
The arch is firmly fixed, and the toe part has a "discard size". As a result, in addition to the comfort that sticks to the foot, it has a stress-free shape that allows you to move freely without the tightness of your fingertips.
There is a document that Mr. Teramoto and Mr. Pierre referred to in order to realize a comfortable fit. It is a book called "The Soldier's Foot and the Military Shoe" written by Dr. Edward Lyman Munson in 1912. Manson developed infantry boots when he was appointed as a professor of military hygiene at the Army School in Washington. Over the course of four years, he examined the feet of about 2,000 soldiers, studied the fitting of thousands of shoes, and completed the ideal shoe mockup for them.
This wooden pattern is called "Manson Last" and is used in Army service shoes. In this book, Manson wrote that the Manson Last has a unique shape that bulges from the center of the toe to the thumb along the tip of the toe, which eliminates the need to tighten the toe. He explained that foot problems such as hallux valgus and hammer toe are unlikely to occur.
At Anatomika, referring to this wooden pattern, we completed the WAKOUWA sneakers over a period of about 3 years after making 12 samples from the conception. It is the birth of sneakers with medical grounds that emphasize not only aesthetics but also comfort.
About making WAKOUWA sneakers
This wooden pattern is called "Manson Last" and is used in Army service shoes. In this book, Manson wrote that the Manson Last has a unique shape that bulges from the center of the toe to the thumb along the tip of the toe, which eliminates the need to tighten the toe. He explained that foot problems such as hallux valgus and hammer toe are unlikely to occur.
At Anatomika, referring to this wooden pattern, we completed the WAKOUWA sneakers over a period of about 3 years after making 12 samples from the conception. It is the birth of sneakers with medical grounds that emphasize not only aesthetics but also comfort.
About making WAKOUWA sneakers
Wakuwa sneakers shaped using the original last are made by a method called Vulcanize.
The vulcanized manufacturing method is a manufacturing method in which the rubber is heated and crimped instead of sewing the upper and sole. The advantage of this is that the rubber strongly bonds the upper and sole by slowly heating with steam over time. Since it is not pressed strongly with a machine, the delicacy of the last is utilized and the sole is supple.
In addition, 100% cotton canvas material is used for the upper material, but by using a fabric with a different lining and ounce, the comfort is improved.
The vulcanized manufacturing method is a manufacturing method in which the rubber is heated and crimped instead of sewing the upper and sole. The advantage of this is that the rubber strongly bonds the upper and sole by slowly heating with steam over time. Since it is not pressed strongly with a machine, the delicacy of the last is utilized and the sole is supple.
In addition, 100% cotton canvas material is used for the upper material, but by using a fabric with a different lining and ounce, the comfort is improved.
Sperry sole that imitates a dog's paws. It has a grip and is not slippery.
A cute dog logo is attached to the heel.
About the comfort and size of WAKOUWA sneakers
About the comfort and size of WAKOUWA sneakers
For WAKOUWA sneakers, you can experience the best comfort by measuring the size of your foot and choosing the correct size. However, to put it the other way around, if you choose an appropriate size without measuring the size, it is difficult for you to experience the cushioning properties of the arch.
Converse is 26 cm, so I thought it would be okay if the excitement was 26 cm, but that wasn't the case.
We recommend that you take measurements once at Earl Kamakura. At our shop, we will use the Brannock Device to check the length of the entire foot, the distance and width of the arch, and the height of the instep visually, and we will guide you to the appropriate size.
Also, if you have an ALDEN modified last, I think that it will be closer to wearing if you choose the same size as that.
WAKOUWA's classic color NATURAL / BLACK SOLE
We recommend that you take measurements once at Earl Kamakura. At our shop, we will use the Brannock Device to check the length of the entire foot, the distance and width of the arch, and the height of the instep visually, and we will guide you to the appropriate size.
Also, if you have an ALDEN modified last, I think that it will be closer to wearing if you choose the same size as that.
WAKOUWA's classic color NATURAL / BLACK SOLE
Among the standard colors of exciting sneakers, the most popular color is the black sole type on the generated upper. This is a pair that was reconstructed using the original wooden pattern, inspired by the coloring that was once delivered to the US military.
It is a model that is easy to match with both casual and formal wear and is easy to use.
◎ WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE (WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE)
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 5H / 6 / 6H / 7 / 7H / 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Natural
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
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WAKOUWA 2022 Spring / Summer Limited Color
In addition to the standard colors, WAKOUWA sneakers will be released in new colors every year for a limited season. This term is available in three colors: turquoise, pink, and gray.
It is a model that is easy to match with both casual and formal wear and is easy to use.
◎ WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE (WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE)
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 5H / 6 / 6H / 7 / 7H / 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Natural
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
Click here for the product page
WAKOUWA 2022 Spring / Summer Limited Color
In addition to the standard colors, WAKOUWA sneakers will be released in new colors every year for a limited season. This term is available in three colors: turquoise, pink, and gray.
◎ WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE (WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE)
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Turquoise
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
Click here for the product page
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Turquoise
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
Click here for the product page
◎ WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE (WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE)
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 5H / 6 / 6H / 7 / 7H / 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Pink
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
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BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 5H / 6 / 6H / 7 / 7H / 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Pink
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
Click here for the product page
◎ WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE (WAKOUWA DECK SHOES LOW BLK SOLE)
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Gray
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
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You can try WAKOUWA sneakers in Kamakura, the ancient capital of Kanagawa prefecture.
A'r139 Kamakura has opened in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture as a brand shop for Rocky Mountain Featherbed. It is a select shop that handles a lot of ANATOMICA products supervised by Pierre Fournier, who can be said to have laid the foundation for modern select shops, centering on Rocky Mountain feather bed wear.
We have a real store about 10 minutes on foot from Kamakura Station, so you can easily come from not only Kamakura city but also Yokohama area.
If you are looking for Anatomica products near you, please come to A'r139 Kamakura.
If you live far away, you can also mail order at the A'r139 Kamakura online shop.
Not only in Japan but also overseas shipping is possible. Please use it.
BRAND: ANATOMICA
SIZE: 8 / 8H / 9 / 9H / 10
COLOR: Gray
MATERIAL: Upper 100% Cotton / Sole 100% Rubber
ORIGIN: Made in Taiwan
Click here for the product page
You can try WAKOUWA sneakers in Kamakura, the ancient capital of Kanagawa prefecture.
A'r139 Kamakura has opened in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture as a brand shop for Rocky Mountain Featherbed. It is a select shop that handles a lot of ANATOMICA products supervised by Pierre Fournier, who can be said to have laid the foundation for modern select shops, centering on Rocky Mountain feather bed wear.
We have a real store about 10 minutes on foot from Kamakura Station, so you can easily come from not only Kamakura city but also Yokohama area.
If you are looking for Anatomica products near you, please come to A'r139 Kamakura.
If you live far away, you can also mail order at the A'r139 Kamakura online shop.
Not only in Japan but also overseas shipping is possible. Please use it.
