In such a busy, angry, technologically overwhelmed globalized society we're in today, it is pleasing to see craftsman calmly, quietly creating such fantastic (functional) art such as this. I respect the skill involved and that there are people still willing to take the time to do it properly.

كانت هذه مهنتي مارستها منذ الصغر لكني تعرضت لحادث فقدت يدي على أثرها وبقيت بلا عمل

@gus tijerino Quality and functional design shouldn't be out of the reach/realm of the average consumer!! Nota Bene: My father was skilled leather craftsman, and for most of his life and throughout my early development, he made quality shoes for ordinary folks! There has to be a way to provide quality at a reasonable price!!

@Captain Win Point taken! However shouldn't quality be the driving force, even in a capitalistic environment/marketplace?

Japanies people are hard working type

@Nicolás Isrrael Prado Raprey ppooppp00lpopoo0poppppppppppp

Watching the video not only amazed me, but it was also very relaxing. My reactions might be skewed because I work with tailored leather products of a different category, yet I still learned from the techniques the craftsmen displayed. I'm 78 and still working, so I thank God I stumbled onto this video, as it proved once again we can always learn more than we know. I respect the use of every tool and the mastery of making one of a kind products with confidence and perfection.

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Wonderful comment, thx for sharing.

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Congratulations, good for you!

His work brought tears to my eyes. The time, the effort, the art. Very few people demand respect in this world. He’s 1 of them. Hat’s off.

@RAVENITZ ok i am the narcissist and you the moral one. i was wrong to respect him. Thanks for your comment and have a wonderful day. peace!

@RAVENITZ I was talking about his skill. You have a different opinion, then fine. Not arguing about animal rights. Peace and have a wonderful day.

@gus tijerino it is worth every penny. However, for me to buy a shoe that expensive, I would have to find out whether he does rebuilding and resoling. If he does, then it’s an investment.

If it makes you feel better, dude will charge anywhere between $2,500 to $5,000 for those.

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Tô muito impressionado!! Cara!! Momentos incríveis do começo ao fim. 37:12 de poesia. Gostei muuuito de ver isso!

I was a shoe/boot repairman for close to 20 years and took great pride in my work. I was never trained to make shoes, just repair them, but I did work at a shop where the owner made shoes, so I have a high appreciation for the craft. Watching this just about brought me to tears, the level of craftsmanship and design. Bravo Gentlemen!

I did both I worked at Rocco's in Melbourne and he sold to Rockstars and the Public...I learned repairs from my Family.

@Jim S This lady probably belongs to the generation who think that if something is not in American Apparel, it is not there at all.

@Jim S bravo to you as will!

@Laura Sar77 ...yes, until you have experienced and lived this type of passion for something in your heart you may not understand. I have been fortunate and blessed to have experienced this type of passion....it's called True Love.

to tears??

After seeing how much work and skill goes into these, I'm not sure I'd want to even wear them! Simply beautiful!

@Jerry Landgraff ❤️

They are made to wear and wear and wear!

Great pleasure to watch. There is almost as much craftsmanship involved as in building an instrument. The precision of his every move in handling the material is amazing.

Gente, que maravilha! Fiquei impressionado com a técnica usada, uma verdadeira obra de Arte. Meu pai tinha uma fábrica de sapatos. Quando criança, ajudei muitas vezes meu pai. Isso, fez eu ir ás lágrimas, vendo quanta dedicação com essa profissão. Parabéns.

For me this is the highest echelon in shoes craftsmanship. He follows on every detail with great dedication.

Your skills with your shoe crafting and videography are both world class. It makes me respect Japan and Japanese hand-labor even more.

Thank you for you comment and happy to hear! Please drop by our workshop if you have chance to come to Japan😄!

Outstanding craftsmanship. They’re not just shoes but works of art!

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It's amazing to see so much effort and care he took in making the undersides of the shoe which is the least seen part. Tells us so much about the dedication to the craft. Genius!

Until the end, I could not stop watching this vides: awe-inspiring. The shoes were perfect, made by very skilled men. It felt I was watching a performance rather than a production. Just beautiful!❤

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That is for sure, me too stuck watching it. Just gorgeous, awesome

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this was so calming, i quietly watched every detail and that skill is perfect. good things come from making them patiently in all their processes. great art is never rushed🤗🤗🤗

Speechless. Have not seen anything so precisely and perfectly done by mere human hands . Appreciating the raw skills , talent and capabilities of this shoemaker and others like him. Just remarkable 👌

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I watched this video in its entirety, and I even lost my breath seeing such perfection and art in the making of this shoe. This professional is a true master craftsman. Congratulations a thousand times.

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There are not enough superlatives to describe what I just watched. I can't imagine being worthy of owning and wearing such shoes. How very special is the person who can. I would only hope that they have a level of appreciation for their shoes which matches the level of skill and craftsmanship that goes into creating them. I am in awe.

Hermosos zapatos, pero más hermoso la dedicación y el detalle que le ponen en su elaboración. Realmente hermoso.

An absolute Masterpiece! as always the shoe's are an art piece and the cinematography was perfect

So engrossed with the work I failed to realize how well the video was shot.

Thank you for watching😊 We are happy if you enjoyed the video!!

This is great. I love the patience, zeal and tenacity put in to produce this great work.

Un trabajo exelente , la mano de obra Japonesa siempre fue muy buena , de alta calidad!! Te felicito, un saludo de un Artesano Argentino , no de los calzados , de los metales no ferrosos !!!!!🇦🇷

¡Un trabajo realmente hermoso!. Es una maravilla la forma en que realiza cada detalle. Saludos desde México.

Incrível o número de pequenos detalhes levados em conta com tanto esmero. Parabéns

The time, the effort, the art. Very few people demand respect in this world. He’s 1 of them. Hat’s off.

Hermoso trabajo, los detalles y la calidad es magnifica, lo mas hermoso es que en realidad si es un trabajo hecho a mano, sencillamente es arte. Felicitaciones !!

This is absolutely stunning! I work for a men's dress shoe company in the U.S. and we do production work where the shoes are handled by many people. This is truly beautiful to watch! God bless 🙏

I've seen quite a lot of videos on YouTube in which people make things. This is maybe the most satisfying of all. We see a true craftsman at work doing something he clearly loves to do. Such a pleasure to see this.

This is absolutely beautiful. The shoes, the craft, the patience and focus on the process. I am definitely getting a pair or two when I go to Tokyo

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A pair of men's bespoke shoes, such as in this video, start around $3000, but can go much higher. They can also take approximately six months to make. Better start saving now! 😄

@sandeep mehta 20 years is conservative. I had the good fortune to buy two pairs of shoes made by Charles de Burgh of London, a black pair of Oxford style and a Toney Red pair very similar style to the shoes in this video. The black pair I have worn for over 30 years about 70% of my working time, which included a lot of walking in my business, which have much wear and tear but still completely serviceable and whole, and the toney red pair which are still as new for more specific leisure and less formal wear.

@與你彤行 Yes they are, cost between $2,000 to $6,000 at least.

When a decade back, I was recommended to buy a hand made Japanese shoes during my visit to Tokyo and i was given the price, I was like " WT " - Its expensive. I was promised 20 years daily wear full replacement warranty and i couldn't believe it for true. I did buy anyway and now after 10 years realized that it was every penny worth it. I have worn it so often and still its fits the way it did on the first day. The main reason is the high quality of material, The high quality of Glue and amazing craftsmanship. After a good shoe polish, it looks like it is brand new, The leather is so Good. It was my wise decision .

Que trabalho minucioso....parabéns a todos que trabalham na produção de calçados

Es muy grato ver que no han perdido la la hermosura de hacer zapatos de manera artesanal. Es realmente grato ver como se hacen estos zapatos atemporales pues son elegantes,cómodos y hermosos. Joven que bonito su trabajo.

se lo dificil que es grabar y a la vez hacer algo, sin duda tu talento en la cofeccion del calzado es gigantesco , ojala y las personas valoren tu trabajo por que te mereces eso y mucho mas , un fuerte abrazo desde Latinoamerica - PERU.

Это настоящее произведение искусства! Я был просто поражен настолько тонкой техникой, настолько ювелирным владением инструментов, техникой и общим результатом. Это нечто непередаваемое. Каждое движение и так отточено и выверено. Браво!

как и дорогой костюм, эти туфли нужно учиться и уметь носить.

А я от технологии офигел главным образом... Разве можно их носить после этого... Стоптать и выбросить?

Un trabajo impecable que sigan con sus talentos gracias por darnos a conocer tanto saber

Да, я тоже. Помню одного дедушку, мастера по ремонту обуви. Мы с мамой всегда ездили к нему в его крохотную мастерскую, площадью наверное метров 6 или 8, чтобы починить обувь. Мама часто оставляла меня в мастерской посидеть и подождать пока мастер доделает, а сама уходила по делам на минут 30-40. И это всегда было очень завораживающе смотреть за его работой. Он всегда работал молча и в полной тишине, точно отмеряя, подрезая, вышивая, подклеивая. Со мной мастер никогда не разговаривал и даже не смотрел в мою сторону, но мне всегда казалось что он был не против когда за его работой наблюдают. Он из старых дряхлых сапог мог сделать такую красоту, все подровняв, подшив и подкрасив. Бедный старик, он столько обуви ремонтировал и за работу брал всего 50-60 рублей. Потом он пропал на долгое время, из соседних бутиков говорили что заболел. Мы больше его не видели. Жалко что в наших странах нет хорошей социальной поддержки для таких людей. Я уверена что из заработанного ему оставались сущие гроши. Потому что работа могла занимать 1, 2, 3 часа, а платили за это 50, 100, 150 рублей.

Amazing, so the old way of shoe making is still alive. I am from the Netherlands and the way of shoemaking runs in the blood of the Netherlands as in my family as well. My father was a shoemaker old scool in the past about 70 years ago and he made shoes almost similar than you for me. One of the differences is that he used wooden pins in building up the heal of a shoe . Thanks for sharing , it was a joy of seeing you making shoes with a surgical steady hand. Chapeau.

What a beautifully crafted pair if Oxford shoes. The attention to detail is mind blowing and the process is incredibly long. He is also a master surgeon with those cutting implements. Super impressed!!

Просто нет слов для того, чтобы передать слова восхищения Мастеру! 🙏 Спасибо! Просто дзен

Wow, what art, Incredible work with the chisel, stunning shoes 👢

An Art that should never be forgotten. From the most classic to the simplest, the fine art of creating what and how you feel and producing a legacy. Beautifully made and perfect in deliverance. Stay safe and be blessed.

Huge respect for the shoemakers and artisans who put so much effort and craftsmanship into every piece and pair of shoes.

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Magnífico y fascinante trabajo. Precisión y destreza en esas manos que además son muy bellas. Vestir esos zapatos es lucir una obra de arte en los pies. Gracias y felicitaciones desde Francia por este excelente documental.

Los Japoneses tienen un talento especial de la perfección,una cultura bien honesta y muy trabajadora.

es difícil de creer todo el trabajo que requiere el hacer un par de zapatos, felicidades al artesano.

When a decade back, I was recommended to buy a hand made Japanese shoes during my visit to Tokyo and i was given the price, I was like " WT " - Its expensive. I was promised 20 years daily wear full replacement warranty and i couldn't believe it for true. I did buy anyway and now after 10 years realized that it was every penny worth it. I have worn it so often and still its fits the way it did on the first day. The main reason is the high quality of material, The high quality of Glue and amazing craftsmanship. After a good shoe polish, it looks like it is brand new, The leather is so Good. It was my wise decision.

$500-$1000 a pair can already get you shoes that'll basically last for life, apart from resoling. You only pay more if you want more detailing, like the ones in the video.

@Eric Van Buggenhaut ten years back I got it for 1000 USD when my earnings were 50K. After 45 K expenses, you pay 1K for shoes is like 1/5th (20%) of savings, so felt expensive. Now with someone earning 250K and saving 100K, paying 2000 USD is like for me 2% of savings.

These ones go for US$2000

Потрясающая работа. Оксфорды - вечная классика! У молодого человека форма кисти рук, пальцы и ногти - творческой личности!❤️👏

@Oleg Kuhr как две штучки баксов за пару будете брать, возможно тоже решите так заморачиваться)

Согласен на все 10000%. Я работаю с кожей. Но эти ребята просто монстры.

What incredible craftsmanship. Amazing talent!

what I liked most were not the beautiful shoes but the dedication, attitude and commitment that these men had in making them. The whole process is art. Only Japonese can make this, I'm Portuguese, I really admire the Japanese, they're very different from us but we all have a lot to learn from each other.

​@P B Clear influence of Samurai culture.

@P B My answer has nothing to do with racism but with Culture/History and the richness of difference. Yes in the end we are all human.

Weird response. I know you're trying to be positive, but the way you racialize things is not only dangerous but it is not based in reality. Any race/ethnicity could "make this," as skill/intelligence/ability/work-ethic/etc...has absolutely nothing to do with race/ethnicity.

O cuidado com os detalhes. Isso faz toda a diferença. Fantástico!

My respect and admiration ever after!! Such an amazing art!

I worked in a shoe factory in the mid sixties and we always used a metal or wooden 'shank' for arch support. I worked at different positions over five years and even 'cobbled' rejects. I've always appreciated a well made shoe and the workmanship behind it.

Aren't really good ones today being made with shanks, still?

Yet we still wear shoes, and always will. This was craftsmanship - the basic principles of shoe construction must still be used - surely a basic appreciation of a shoe would be higher on peoples agenda. I am humbled by this guys dedication.

En cada NE 555 en el conextor 5 debe estar un condensador de 10 nF hacia el negativo. Con esto giran los motores siempre igual. A parte el dibujo con el puente H - El motor debe estar conectado en el emisor y no en la base de los dos transistores. Eres un gran maestro.Un profesor como usted sea muy bueno. Andre

Omg! How stunning work! Beautiful shoes beautifully handcrafted!

Now I can appreciate the price tag for the skill, patience and the artwork that goes into these masterpieces, which no money would do justice anyway!

Gorgeous, and I particularly love the use of the traditional cobbler's ICOCA at 23:45 :)

This is true craftsmanship. Very inspiring. I’ll wear many of these hand-made as a show of appreciation to the great men behind this great work. ✊🏿💪🏾

Beautiful work, beautiful shoes. What a respect for the material and the art of footwear. I admire.

Una hermosa obra de arte!✨

Simply fabulous. Your patience and talent are amazing. I have many JM Weston, didn't know it needed so much work (even if not fully handcrafted as yours). Congratulations.

Aqui a determinacão, paixão ,dedicação nos ensina que os clássicos vierem para ficar e serem admirados por toda uma eternidade. Que maravilha o trabalho deste jovem.

The final product are not just shoes they are a piece of art. It's beautiful to see this level of craftmanship still surviving.

It's great that Japanese young people are willing to learn these skills.

Que orden! Que disciplina! Que arte! Trabajo hermoso. Felicitaciones desde 🇻🇪

Uma verdadeira obra de arte!

I had absolutely no idea what it took to make bespoke shoes. Artistry, making shoes is just plain artistry. I'm just amazed

Siroeno, essa cortiça vem de onde? Qual país? Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho e dedicação despendida. São verdadeiras joias.

Amazingly skilled craftsmanship and pride went into making those shoes. Very satisfying to watch.

A true craftsman, I only hope the person whose feet the shoes end up on appreciate them and look after them with as much care as was used to make them, I wish I could afford to wear shoes like these.

The precision he applies in his work is amazing. Good on you .

The craftmanship of this gentleman is so admirable, that his unmeasurable patience have created an awesome pair of quality shoe. Awesome.

Great craftsmanship! Very educational and showing abilities beyond excellence. Thnx for the lesson...Happy New Year!

Сила и честь таким мастерам своего ремесла!

These will last a long time and be conformable as well and serviceable. Quite the craftsman every detail meticulously done. A rare thing in the age of modern rapidly thrown together shit. Well done.

Parabéns pelo lindo trabalho!👏👏👏👏

Big respect Gentleman, wonderful shoes. Would love to buy one pair of those. Didn’t know there is so much work to make them. Keep on doing what you like and what you are good at it.

Isso sim é habilidade

He disfrutado cada segundo de este maravilloso video. Nunca aprecié tanto el extraordinario trabajo que personas como este muchacho realizan. Un verdadera obra de arte. FELICIDADES!

Están hermosos como alguien que estoy mirando 😍 besos

Absolutely unbelievable artistry and dedication - a true labour of love to produce a work of such beauty and craftsmanship. Talent, precision, patience, love of his craft - mind blowing really. Such a privilege and pleasure to watch this incredible process and skill. Thank you 🙏🇦🇺

Such Master Craftmanship. This was fascinating to watch. Thank-You! A beautiful pair of shoes.

Parabéns pela belíssima arte. É de encher os olhos. Deus o abençõe.

I love leather made shoes, from the leather smell to their unique durability!

Simply beautiful. Like watching a piece of art being created. Thank you.

Wow great job 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏽 and Japanese people are trusted in the world i have never seen 👌🏿👍👍👍👍👍

Amazing skills and craftmanship! Great video capture and creation too. Love the piano music as well. Thanks for sharing this great video. Hats off to the shoe makers. Makes me appreciate a lot more to the people that built the shoes that I / we all wear.

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Not sure we all wear that kind of shoes, you are looking at $2000 for their entry level model... :)

Amazing craftsmanship, an old trade kept alive. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on a great job.

What a beauty. Hard work really pays off. Hats off to you, genius! My father always bought handmade shoes for me. I love them.

What a wonderfull thing to see. At a time when everything is made to be thrown away im glad that there are still craftsmen who can make such wonderfulll things.

my God, how? absolutely how?! the attention to the tiniest details is phenomenal. this young man is Old School, a true master craftsman.

So nice to see young people continuing this trade as true craftsmen.. So much work into one pair of shoes !!

I would have expected different people to make different parts of the shoe, but no it was the same person . Amazing !!!

Perfeição seu trabalho! Parabéns! Manda um desse pra mim🤗! Brasil 🇧🇷

Parabéns pelo trabalho perfeito 👏

MUITO LEGAL TEU TRABALHO VOCÊ É UM ARTISTA!!

Honestly, all your videos brought tears in my eyes. Your skills and highest standard to detail, you deserved to be called young masters.

Yes indeed, very young for his masterwork., full speed ahead.

Thank you for watching our videos and comment! Hope you enjoyed the video😊

Quel travail, quelle précision dans le geste, c'est hallucinant !

Espetacular o seu trabalho. Parabéns.

Artista absoluto, como los músicos que poseen el oído absoluto, tienes la paciente humildad y sabiduría Japonesa, crearía un cubo de cristal para guardar tu creación y observarlos cada día con la tarea de mejorar las mías. Un gran abrazo desde Chile

De verdad es un trabajo fino y perfecto.vale la pena comprar un calzado hecho a mano no importa el precio.Lo felicito se ve que lo hace con mucha pacion.

I have watched lots of YouTube videos on shoemaking. You are on another level ... the attention to detail and the overall craftsmanship is amazing. I'd love to one day own a pair of shoes made by you. They are pieces of art. You are amazing. Thank you for posting these videos.

Thank you for watching the video, and happy to hear that you enjoyed it😊 Next video will come soon so please watch it too when it will be released🙇‍♂️

Mi mas grande respeto a estos maestros, arte y funcionalidad juntas a la perfección, gracias por dejarnos ver su talento, GRACIAS,

Palabras de un chileno???

Огромный труд. Мастеру - поклон.

Extraordinario, que maravilla de trabajo... todo un arte, made in Japan !!!

Absolutely stunning work! You two are masters at your work, very beautiful! What is the blade you use for thinning the leather?

Piękna rzemieślnicza praca! Talent i doświadczenie.