Tuesday, February 8, 2011

GM SHANTii ENGINEER BOOTS (JAPAN)

Looks like Okuyama may have had a hand in the sole/heel design of these boots as they have his name written all over them.  I really dig the double prong brass buckles. 

Based on the photos I've found of these boots, it appears they are either customizable or offered in various models.  They come with or without leather lining, with the Okuyama-style soles/heels and what look like Lone Wolfe-style soles/heels.

These are offered for ¥110,250.  Now I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase them, but I would love to own a pair of boots with the cool buckles.






7 comments:

  1. 13luckymonkey@gmail.comFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    looks like takeshis handiwork indeed. been dreaming of a pair of green engineers man

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  2. eddieFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    the people in brass had something to do with this .. i dont think okuyama san will do retail

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  3. JohnFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Thanks guys...Takeshi's work or not, the manufacturers of these boots definitely have his vision.

    Cheers!

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  4. eddieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    definitely! so your joining the viberg group buy john?

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  5. Alex SmithFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    John, I'm sure you'd be the first to know, but I thought these looked pretty remarkable, in the UK.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140510585922&category=91235&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_618wt_1141

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  6. deluxestylingFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Nice boots Alex. If they were a UK10 we'd be doing business!

    Good luck and hope they sell for ya.

    Steve

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  7. JohnFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Alex, what a great looking pair of boots! Thanks for posting!

    Cheers!

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