Sandal size guides now go beyond your foot length to include your personal ‘active vs relaxed’ preference thanks to Naito, a 150 year-old, sandal maker in Gion, Japan producing one of the most modern sandal designs of today.
Let’s meet Seiji Naito, the 5th generation shoemaker, and learn how an earthquake inspired his new type of sandal using innovative materials that provide comfort, water resistance, and fit preference without compromising on its sleek design.
*Note - this episode is in both English and Japanese
サンダルのサイズが、“足の大きさのガイド”という機能を超えて、“アクティブvsリラックス”という個人の用途や好みをも提供する。京都祇園に150年続く老舗草履屋「祇園ない藤」は、もっとも現代的なサンダルデザインの一つのカタチを生み出しました。
今回は、五代目当主、内藤誠治さんをお招きし、日本に起きた震災を契機に、革新的な素材を使用して、快適さ、防水性、そしてフィット感の好みを提供するこのサンダルがいかに生まれてきたのか?
詳しくお話しいただきます。
*このエピソードは、英語、日本語どちらの言語でもお聞きいただけます。
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