ASAHI BELTED SLIP-ON SUEDE "BROWN" Size:26.0 Waldes zipper from Japan

Waldes zipper from Japan

retains the naïve roughness often seen in vintage corporate graphics

while the 18L capacity makes it ideal for daily use

This unique fabric was created by the Hockmeyer Company of Massachusetts and was used in adult clothing as time went on

A two-stage pressing finish enhances its natural luster and delivers a rich

ASAHI BELTED SLIP-ON SUEDE "BROWN" Size:26.0 Waldes zipper from JapanDetails: Back in the 1970s, using leather uppers with vulcanized construction was a challenge, as the rubber to leather bond lacked both strength and durability with the manufacturing techniques of the time. In the technique invented to solve the problem, to wrap a cotton herringbone tape like a belt before the bonding process. This clever construction is reimagined here in a slip on silhouette, featuring an asymmetrical design, soft suede upper, and