MoonStar GYM CLASSIC DARKNAVY [54320017]

Made in Kurume! Japanese sneakers to be proud of in the world!!

Moonstar, known as a town of the rubber industry in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has been making shoes for 140 years, starting with the traditional split-toe footwear in the 6th year of the Meiji era (1873).

By studying the shape of human feet and particularly focusing on rubber materials, we have continued to maintain a high level of comfort.

And so, in order for Moonstar to take a new step, shoes imbued with 140 years of confidence and pride in shoemaking have been born here, "MADE IN KURUME."

Authentic design canvas sneakers 'GYM CLASSIC'.

Revisiting the comfort and silhouette based on training shoes produced in the 1960s, we have recreated them in a modern style.

By reproducing the construction of that time, which has now been simplified, it has become a more durable specification.

The manufacturing method is the vulcanization process (sulfurization process) that can only be produced in very few factories in the country.

The tag "MADE IN KURUME" engraved on the heel is proof that it was made in a factory in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Experience a sincere pair based on the technology and trust cultivated over a long history!

■Vulcanization Method■
This is a method of bonding and molding the rubber sole and upper by adding sulfur to raw rubber and causing a thermal reaction.

As a result of this reaction, the rubber gains elasticity and strength, making it suitable for sneaker soles.

It has the characteristic of being durable and resistant to breaking, making it difficult for the sole and upper to become deformed.

On the one hand, there is a trend to avoid it because it requires a lot of manual labor and has lower productivity compared to other methods, but the charm lies in the intricate and beautiful "beauty of craftsmanship" that can only be created through skilled handwork.