MoonStar FINE VULCANIZED LITE PRIM ST BLACK [54323996 FW24]

A simple yet elegant pair.

Moonstar, known as a town of the rubber industry in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, started with tabi (traditional Japanese socks) in the 6th year of the Meiji era (1873) and has been making shoes for 140 years.
We have continued to maintain comfort by studying the shape of human feet and particularly focusing on rubber materials.
And so, in order for Moonstar to take a new step forward, the shoes made with 140 years of confidence and pride in shoemaking, "MADE IN KURUME," have been born here.

A simple 'LITE PRIM' with a one-piece upper and piping at the opening as shoelaces.
The elegant and soft form is accented by a bow.
Made of smooth-textured soft synthetic leather, it is easy to wear throughout the year.
The charm lies in its carefully crafted simplicity that easily matches any coordination, from casual to smart and even mode.
The manufacturing method is the vulcanization process (sulfurization process), which can only be produced in very few factories in the country.
Experience a sincere pair of shoes built on technology and trust cultivated over a long history!
Don't miss out on the distribution limited model that is only available at a few select stores!

■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 due to their strong bonding.
On 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 "craftsmanship" that can only be produced through skilled handwork.

[Material]
Upper: Synthetic leather