FOOT INDUSTRY is a footwear brand founded in Tokyo in 2014 by Zhao Ming, a designer from China. It is operated by Ashimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. and offers sneakers, leather shoes, and other footwear. Its style is based on a position between streetwear and fashion, with a focus on combining contemporary footwear with traditional crafts and pursuing comfort. Signature design elements include “WAVE,” which uses weaving techniques. The brand explores the possibilities of materials and craftsmanship and sells its products in Japan and abroad as a Tokyo-based brand.
Concept
It pursues a new fusion of contemporary footwear and traditional crafts.