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Founded in 1989 by Yuki Matsuda, Yuketen has been producing gorgeous handmade footwear for over 30 years now. In 2018, Yuketen introduced the Yuks line, a curated collection of eight shoe models that focuses on tried-and-true silhouettes. Each pair is handmade in Portugal using some of the best materials around, from reversed full-grain leather to natural rubber crepe soles.
This season we’re stoked to introduce two classic styles from Yuks. For those who want a classic moccasin, check out the Type 1, a 60’s Wallabee-style shoe made from Italian “flesh-out” full-grain leather. If you’re more of a sneaker person, we’ve got the Type 5 in a beautiful vegetable-tanned black vaqueta.
Both the Type 1 and Type 5 feature a natural rubber crepe sole, so be sure to avoid all petroleum based products because they may cause the crepe sole to dissolve! For the Type 1 upper, avoid wearing them in the rain if you don’t like water marks. To clean off dirt, a good suede brush should do the trick (or even a toothbrush). For the Type 3, you can wipe off dirt with a slightly damp cloth and use black leather polish/cream/wax to buff out scratches.
In a world where garment manufacturing has become a race for the cheapest labour, the cheapest resources, and the largest production runs, Yuki Matsuda has been stubbornly committed to doing the opposite. And he’s been at it for over 30 years...Read more
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