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SUBU vs grounds: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

grounds

Japan Founded 2019

Decoration & playfulness · Avant-garde & designer · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    grounds shows a stronger emphasis

  • Minimal & basics

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • grounds (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and grounds, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • SUBU
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Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
SUBU
grounds
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2016 2019
Category Footwear Footwear
Other categories — Clothing Bags Art projects

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

SUBU

  • SUBU NANNEN

    Within SUBU’s lineup, this outdoor-oriented derivative line is designed for use near fires, such as ...

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  • SUBU VAMP

    A derivative line positioned as an “evolved” version of SUBU, building on its signature comfort with...

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  • SUBU amp

    A premium label launched by SUBU in 2018, this derivative line is centered on “premium basics,” elev...

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  • SUBU RE:COLLECTION

    Re: is a spin-off line developed by SUBU as a sustainable collection that “moves forward toward the ...

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grounds

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Collaborations

SUBU

  • 2025-11-28

    TOGA

    TOGA and SUBU’s first collaboration, featuring winter sandals that incorporate TOGA’s coin metal and Western motifs/graphics into SUBU slip-ons with brushed lining and a four-layer insole.

  • A.P.C.

    A.P.C. × SUBU (November 2024): two styles of winter sandals. Available in A.P.C.-like colors and materials, including black and khaki, they are also ideal as year-end gifts.

SUBU collaborations

grounds

  • 2026-01-01

    SCULPTURE

    Unveiled at the 2025 Bangkok POP-UP. The JEWELRY×SCULPTURE collaboration shoes are scheduled for release in Japan in January 2026.

  • 2025-12-12

    HELL BLAU

    The MOOPIE × HELL BLAU collaboration came together in December 2025. It was available through HELL BLAU’s official online store and physical stores.

  • 2025-10-18

    Heaven Tanudiredja

    In October 2025, the third collaboration featured a range of variations, including MOOPIE/BABY JEWELRY shoes and BEAR BAG.

  • 2025-09-27

    Sinéad O’Dwyer

    A boot style based on MOOPIE for Fall/Winter 2025. The second collaboration with Sinéad O’Dwyer is scheduled for release on September 27.

  • 2025-09-27

    Meryll Rogge

    2025 Fall/Winter boots featuring a BABY JEWELRY sole and inspired by Fair Isle knits. Debuted at Paris Fashion Week and released on September 27.

  • 2025-07-26

    8ON8

    A collaboration commemorating the 8th anniversary in 2025. Two styles featuring JEWELRY soles and candy motifs will be released on a limited basis starting July 26.

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