These high-top trainers bring a piece of Japanese footwear history straight to your daily rotation. Modeled on classic 1960s gym shoes, they are produced in Kurume, Japan, using traditional vulcanising processes that bond the durable canvas upper to the rubber sole. The result is a tough, hard-wearing shoe that feels incredibly solid underfoot but flexes naturally as you walk. The all-black monochrome finish gives them a clean, low-profile silhouette that works with almost anything. They feature a unique split-toe design detail and a textured rubber toe cap that shrugs off scuffs. Inside, you get extra ankle support from the high-top cut, making them comfortable enough for long weekend walks. Pair them with cropped denim or relaxed trousers to let the high-top shape stand out. The gum-coloured herringbone sole adds a subtle flash of contrast underneath, providing excellent grip on wet pavements.