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Leather shoes are notoriously susceptible to water, which is why they are commonly seen as inconvenient for commuting on rainy days. The long rainy season is about to begin, and with summer comes the possibility of sudden downpours.
On rainy days, the GORE-TEX material keeps water out while preventing the inside of the shoe from getting stuffy. Despite the stylish look of dress shoes, they offer comfort as light and supple as sneakers.
How did these shoes, which have gained the support of many Japanese businessmen, come into being? We asked Toru Suzuki from ASICS Trading Co., Ltd.
PROFILE
Toru Suzuki
ASICS Trading Co., Ltd. Business Strategy Headquarters Brand Strategy Department Brand Strategy Team
Joined in 2009. Since 2020, has been in charge of strategy for Texcy Luxe, handling everything from product planning to marketing strategies.
Unique Manufacturing Leveraging the Characteristics of Shoe Material Manufacturers
First, can you tell us about the brand Texcy Luxe?
This shoe brand started in Japan in 2009. Our mission is to support businessmen's footwear needs, and to encourage their work and private challenges, by making business shoes as soft, light, and flexible as sneakers, using genuine leather.