Onitsuka Tiger Kyoto opened on Kawaramachi, Kyoto on August 28th.

Out of reverence to Kyoto where old Japanese history and traditions still thrive, Onitsuka Tiger Kyoto has installed a concept which reinterprets Kyoto from the unique perspective of Onitsuka Tiger. The interior incorporates materials with an old-world flavor such as latticework, roofing tiles, and cobble paving, and the adoption of a traditional Kyoto town house architectural design has been brushed up with modern refined elegance.

The outlet will sell four sub-brands: “Onitsuka Tiger” is the heritage style that arranges iconic archive models in modern vogue; “ONITSUKA TIGER” a mode style of the latest collections announced at Milan Fashion Week; “THEONITSUKA” a formal collection with a focus on leather items; and “OTIGER” proposes an elegant yet, feminine style of shoe. The store also carries the NIPPON MADE series that, through timeless beauty hand-stitched by artisans, transmits Japan’s craftsmanship to the world.

The following five items are sold only at Onitsuka Tiger Kyoto.

These NIPPON MADE Series items use quality Japanese cowhide for the upper and artisans apply dye and gold leaf by hand to create an original feel. The molded insole provides comfort by combining foam materials of different hardness to retain cushioning, prevent arch overpronation, and reduce heel wobbling.

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  NIPPON MADE
  Item name: MEXICO 66 DELUXE
  Item number: 1182A652.001
  Price: 41,800 yen (tax incl.)
  Color: BLACK/SILVER

Goat leather is used for the upper which is soft and conforms to your feet well. Leaf hand-painted by an artisan brings luster to the toes. Self-developed material that is lightweight and has superior cushioning is used for the heel area of the outsole while foaming material with more resilience is used for the insole to allow for optimal comfort for wear over the long term. It is a simple design but which has a sense of presence.

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  Item name: MEXICO 66 SD
  Item number: 1183C423.100
  Price: 23,100 yen (tax incl.)
  Color: WHITE/SILVER

Inspired by traditional Japanese lacquering techniques, lacquerwork is hand-painted onto the shoe by an artisan which produces a profound luster like it is antique. Resin is carefully hand-painted onto the base leather with a brush, then coating is sprayed onto it and parts of the surface are wiped with a cloth. The result is a one-of-a-kind shoe with a solid hue.

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  Item name: MEXICO 66 SD SLIP-ON
  Item number: 1183C421.001
  Price: 25,300 yen (tax incl.)
  Color: BLACK/GOLD

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  Item name: MEXICO 66 SD SLIP-ON
  Item number: 1183C421.100
  Price: 25,300 yen (tax incl.)
  Color: CREAM/SILVER

Enamel has been hand-dipped by an artisan onto the toe and heel regions. The cowhide upper fits comfortably to your foot and the sole is lightweight yet has superior cushioning to keep the wearer comfortable for a long time.

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  Item name: MEXICO 66 SD SLIP-ON
  Item number: 1183C422.001
  Price: 25,300 yen (tax incl.)
  Color: BLACK/BLACK

Actor Hayato Sano was there to commemorate the opening of the new outlet:
“This was my first time at the Kyoto Outlet. The Kyoto store-only items appealed to me and the shoes made with Japanese striped patterns were inspirational. I wore the items I am dressed in for the photo shoot for the first time and thought they were comfortable as I usually wear oversized clothes. I want to wear them privately too!”

■Outlet information
Outlet name: Onitsuka Tiger KYOTO
Address: 385 Komeyacho, Shijo-agaru, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Operating hours: 11:00 – 21:00