OLD VISVIM NEVER DIES (Leather Shoes)

I have always liked and used vintage clothes and older things, but what attracts me the most to them is the "character" they exude which develops over a long period of time getting used after it is first made.  As products experience daily use, their shape, color, texture, etc. begins to change little by little, where it will without a doubt reflect the personality, lifestyle, and history of its user.  With more use it will grow into an item that is distinctly unique to that individual.  I am particularly drawn to that state of any product.  People leave their own imprint on things in this way; guided by their individually unique personalities while living harmoniously with each other.  I think this state of being is the most natural and comfortable.

Products from visvim that utilize traditionally prepared vegetable tanned leathers are characterized by an uneven finish that molds and develops a depth in color with more use in comparison to a typical chrome tanned leather of today.  This is why it is able to create its own unique feeling.  Instead of a product being in its most perfect condition when it first gets displayed in a store, and subsequently any changes that happen from that point onwards being thought of as an undesirable "deterioration", it is about how a product becomes more attractive with the time that passes and your attachment to it grows even more.  This is the kind of product I hope to create. 

The "OLD VISVIM NEVER DIES" project, borrows the personal belongings of those that have used their visvim products for years and exhibits them in their current state.  I hope you will be able to feel the charm of these one-of-a-kind pieces that have been nurtured by their owners over a long period of time to reach their current form.

T.W.O. BOOTS

Engineer boots are a representation of a product considered to be heavy duty.  We are attracted to its evident practicality and have made numerous versions of this style by repeatedly updating the types of leather we use, which includes cowhide, horsehide, suede, etc., as well as changing the specifications of the soles, and even applying special vintage finishing processes.  For years we have focused just as much on the comfort element as we did on the design and durability for this style.  We use only natural materials on the areas of the boot that come into direct contact with the wearer's feet, and this includes the pigment free leather lining and cork insoles.  These material choices result in high breathability and moisture permeability that allows for a more comfortable feel.  We of course continue to make small improvements to ensure that our shoes can be worn for a long time. 

visvim WMV Official Web Store: Men's Leather Shoes

visvim WMV Official Web Store: Women's Leather Shoes

Text: Kosuke Ide (OLD VISVIM NEVER DIES)