ST.Relax Women's Comfort Shoes / ST.Relax LXF818E BLACK

Women's model. Zip design provides excellent stability and support while being easy to put on and take off.

These comfort shoes are made using high-quality leather and carefully manufactured in Japan.
ST.Relax is a comfort shoe made using wooden lasts based on the shape of Japanese feet, aiming to provide a "barefoot-like" feeling, and utilizing the techniques we have accumulated over more than 70 years of shoemaking experience.

When you put your feet in, you will feel as if your toes are freed, and they are comfortable to wear, so you won't get tired even if you walk for a long time.

The simple design can be used in any situation.
*Since natural leather is used, there may be small scratches or uneven coloring, but please note that this is due to the characteristics of the material.

*Size guidelines are listed at the bottom of this page.

Upper: Leather (cowhide), Sole: Polyurethane Made in Japan

◆ About size <br> Sizes are displayed in centimeters. The size is loose.
Width guide: 2E

◆ Regarding delivery time <br>As a general rule, we will order products from the manufacturer's factory 5 to 24 days after receiving your order.
If the item is out of stock, it will take about three weeks to complete, but we can definitely provide it.
Sizes 21.5cm, 22.0cm, and 25.0cm are made to order.

◆ Features of "ST.Relax"

◎ Proud of being made in Tohoku, ST.Relax is a factory located in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, where all production, from design to sewing, is carried out in-house.

◎ Also recommended for walking.
They are made using a special method called polybelt manufacturing, which does not use an insole.
This is a manufacturing method in which the upper (upper leather) and outsole are sewn directly together, and a wavy space is created between the outsole and insole, which contributes to improved cushioning and breathability.
In addition, the ball joint (the part of the foot that bends at the base of the big toe) is highly flexible, which allows the shoe to bounce back easily (it bends flexibly without stress, and the force that causes a bent object to return to its original shape), resulting in a light and rhythmic gait and making it less tiring to walk for long periods of time.
The insole is about 1cm thick and has sufficient cushioning, and can be removed and washed.

◎ A calm design that fits in well not only on holidays but also in business situations.Although it is basically a casual sneaker type, its traditional and calm design makes it suitable for use in business situations as well.
It is sure to be useful not only for everyday use, but also for business trips, outings, travel, and various other occasions.

◎ We use wooden lasts (unique oblique lasts) that are perfectly tailored to the shape of Japanese feet.Recently, Japanese foot shapes have been becoming more Westernized, and the number of people with narrow, thin feet is increasing, but the average values ​​are still quite different between Western and Japanese foot shapes.
ST.Relax has thoroughly researched the average foot shape of Japanese people and developed a unique oblique (trapezoid) last (wooden mold) with a bulge in the big toe area.
This allows your fingertips to remain in a natural position, making it stress-free and less tiring to walk for long periods of time, and the unique design gives a feeling of gentleness with its rounded edges.

◎ Guide to the best size <br>Trace the shape of your foot on a white piece of paper with a pen and measure the longest part.
You can be sure that the length is approximately the size of ST.Relax.
There is no need to calculate the waste amount.

◎ Even though they are sneakers, they are not disposable.
Generally speaking, sneakers are not made with the assumption that the soles will be replaced, unlike Goodyear welted dress shoes, so once the soles wear out, they are difficult to repair and can no longer be worn.
However, ST.Relax can repair soles and frayed shoes.
It takes time (depending on the factory's conditions) and costs (approximately 10,000 yen, depending on the condition) to go through the process of removing the soles and reattaching new ones, but I think it's very eco-friendly and valuable to be able to restore shoes that have become comfortable to your feet.

"ST.Relax" was founded in 1941 by Miyagi Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and all production, from design to sewing, is carried out in an integrated manner. (It seems that the name "Miyagi" comes from the fact that the company was originally based in Sendai.)
Miyagi Kogyo Co., Ltd. is skilled in various shoe manufacturing methods and produces 100,000 pairs of shoes per year, in addition to its own brand and pattern-making, and also handles OEM production.
In addition to skilled workers, the factory also actively recruits young talent by collaborating with universities and other institutions.

◆ Regarding exchanges, we will order the item for you, but we can also exchange the size when you try it on.
*Excluding made-to-order sizes. The customer will be responsible for the actual one-way shipping costs to our store when exchanging items.