HEP

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Country: Japan
Founded: 2020 2020s
Category: Footwear
Related brands: Footwear brands founded in the 2020s Footwear brands from Japan

Overview

Tagline

So everyone can take a step with ease, wherever they go.

HEP is a unisex sandal brand developed by Kawahigashi Footwear Shop, a company in Nara Prefecture founded in 1952. In 2020, fourth-generation successor Munetoki Kawahigashi launched the brand to update hepp sandals as modern footwear. Kawahigashi Footwear Shop handles a wide range of operations, from footwear planning and production to sales. HEP aims to update the easy-to-slip-on, casual hepp sandal from various perspectives so it can be carried into the future.

Concept

HEP updates the easy-to-slip-on, casual hepp sandal, long cherished over the years, from various perspectives so it can be carried into the future.

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations

2022.04.01

ZUCCa

The second collaboration with HEP. An updated sandal based on the popular classic “CVN,” featuring a cross-woven upper cut using a custom mold made for ZUCCa, a 2-way strap, and a low-rebound cushioned insole.

2021.04.07

ZUCCa

The first exclusive model with HEP. The “DRV” model is a HEP sandal customized by ZUCCa as a new brand. It features a 2-way strap and a comfortable-to-walk-in sole, making it a minimal sandal for nearby outings and everyday wear.