Shoes

At first, I had no clue on what to write for my open subject blog. It wasn't until I was shopping at Shimamura when I realized what I would write about. Shoes, and more specifically the Japanese and their shoes.

Since being in Japan, I've bought 7 pairs of shoes, five of which I wear regularly. Back in America, I'm usually not into shoes that much. Usually when I saw a pair I would like, I would buy them but due to the lack of cute styles in my taste, it is very rare. I expected to be more into Japanese fashion, as I've always been into fashion that was in style but not the trend that most Americans take. I've done the complete opposite and while I have purchased some Japanese styled clothing, I tend to keep and eye out more for shoes.

I began to notice the different styles from Japanese girls on the street. The main thing I noticed is that almost always, women wear heels the most out of any style shoe that I've seen. Being a short person, I too like the feeling of being a little taller and the click of the heels feels like I have somewhere to be. I normally don't wear heels often though, because I usually cannot stand wearing heels for a long period of time and it's hard finding a pair without it looking too disco or platform like back in America. Japanese shoes are built for my feet and stature, so this is the most that I've ever worn heels for a long period of time.
As for the style, it's very different than what I would find in American shoe stores. For one, they are affordable and stylish, something that has been a rare find for me. Nowadays, stores in America focus on fancy shoes such as high heels meant for the prom. Even the everyday shoes are only advertised based on their brand name. Most of my shoes have been purchased at Shimamura, a retail store near the east gate of Kansai.  It's nice having a retail store nearby without having to search too far for something trendy from Japan. Overall, I've grown to love Japanese shoes and I think they will be the most in quantity and the heaviest items that I will be bringing back home. It's safe to say that I can donate all my shoes at home and replace them with my Japan trendy shoes.