SHELL for ADVANCED RESEARCH (Navy) サンダル By layering unique textiles that

By layering unique textiles that differ in weave and construction — among them traditional Japanese materials and functional nylon with a distinctive weave — it gives form to a richly expressive design

each pair is produced entirely in domestic factories—from cutting and stitching to lasting and sole attachment

A standard voluminous sole with excellent softness and high walking performance brings a comfortable

Finished with organically shaped custom metal hardware and waxed square cotton laces

Bottoms designed in homage to the signature leather detailing and stitch work of OAO’s iconic LES ARCS series

SHELL for ADVANCED RESEARCH (Navy) サンダル By layering unique textiles thatThis collaboration model with ADVANCED RESEARCH, a Berlin based curation platform, is based on OAO's popular "SHELL" model and has been redesigned to reflect ADVANCED RESEARCH's pursuit of culture and aesthetics. Paying homage to the journey of an Edo period poet exploring Japan's beautiful nature and art, the shoes incorporate the colors, patterns, and textures of clothing and travel gear seen at the time, blending a distinctively Japanese aesthetic