AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. is a dress shoe brand launched in Tokyo in 1994 by shoe designer Toshinosuke Takegahara. Initially presented under his own name, it was later renamed to its current name. Centered on traditional construction methods such as Goodyear welt and McKay construction, the brand produces and offers men’s leather shoes and boots. Drawing on experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers such as George Cox and Tricker’s, it presents leather footwear that references classic designs.
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- Country
- Japan
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Overview
AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. characteristics
Main traits of AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co.
- Polished & dressy
- Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
- Minimal & basics
- Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
- Avant-garde & designer
- Avant-garde design and expressions of a designer’s individuality and artistry.
Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. relative to overall brand tendencies.
This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.
Related brands
Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.
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- 1 brands
- Founded
- 2000
Year
Brand
Category
Description
2000
foot the coacher
Sub-brand
Footwear
A vintage-oriented casual flagship line
foot the coacher is a brand launched by Toshinosuke Takegahara in 2000. It has a distinct
foot the coacher is a brand launched by Toshinosuke Takegahara in 2000. It has a distinct role from the dress-oriented production undertaken by AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co., focusing primarily on casual-to-workwear-oriented models that reference vintage British shoes and designs from the early 20th century. The line emphasizes traditional construction methods such as Goodyear welting and, drawing on a history of collaborations with British factories including Tricker's, Grenson, and George Cox, as well as with domestic and international brands, reconstructs historical details for contemporary use. Within the brand group, it complements the formality of AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. and occupies a position centered on everyday wear and a vintage sensibility.
2000
Sub-brand
foot the coacher
Footwear
A vintage-oriented casual flagship line
foot the coacher is a brand launched by Toshinosuke Takegahara in 2000. It has a distinct
foot the coacher is a brand launched by Toshinosuke Takegahara in 2000. It has a distinct role from the dress-oriented production undertaken by AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co., focusing primarily on casual-to-workwear-oriented models that reference vintage British shoes and designs from the early 20th century. The line emphasizes traditional construction methods such as Goodyear welting and, drawing on a history of collaborations with British factories including Tricker's, Grenson, and George Cox, as well as with domestic and international brands, reconstructs historical details for contemporary use. Within the brand group, it complements the formality of AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. and occupies a position centered on everyday wear and a vintage sensibility.
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Frequently asked questions about AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co.
Country of origin, founding year, categories and parent brands.
AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. is from Japan.
AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. was founded in 1994.
AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co. covers the following categories: Footwear.