Editor’s Pick MOONSTAR / Gym Classics Sneakers – Going Fast!

Standard model reproduced from the 1960s
The “Gym Classic,” one of MOONSTAR’s most popular standard models, is a modern reproduction of training shoes that were produced in the 1960s. By reproducing the manufacturing process of those days, which has now been simplified, the silhouette is kept clean and the finish is more durable.

These shoes are made by the “vulcanizing method,” which can only be produced in a few factories in Japan, and are characterized by being soft, strong, and unbreakable.

The design has a relaxed atmosphere not found in sports brands, and the careful handwork ensures a good appearance. Along with high cost performance, it is a pair that can be enjoyed regardless of age, gender, and style.

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A shoe brand from Kurume, Japan. It is one of the most long-established brands and is famous for school shoes. Currently, the brand’s sneakers using the “vulcanized manufacturing method” are popular among highly sensitive select stores.

Making method and materials are the main points
The “vulcanizing method” is used to make shoes that can be used comfortably for a long time.

The vulcanizing process is a shoe manufacturing method that utilizes a chemical reaction in which raw rubber is transformed into elastic and strong rubber by adding sulfur to it and causing it to react thermally.

The sole is finished supple and soft, and the bond between the sole and upper is strong and sturdy.

Because the sole is glued and molded at the same time, the sole does not easily lose its shape.

This method requires large facilities and too much manpower, resulting in low productivity and fewer and fewer factories.

These shoes are the quintessential gem of shoes, made using such a valuable manufacturing method at a factory in Kurume, while also paying careful attention to the dyeing and processing of the fabric and the material of the rubber.

Cute and neat inside shuttlecock
One of the features of the Jim Classic is that it is an “inside shuttlecock” style.

One of the features of the Jim Classic is that it has an “inside shuttlecock” design, which means that the laces are tucked under the toe part.

While most sneakers are made with an outside sole, the inside sole allows the laces to be tied tightly, and the tan part is less exposed, making for a cleaner look.

Strength and fun to share for many years
The upper is made of high-quality, durable textile. The vulcanizing process applies heat and pressure, so we select fabrics that are strong enough to withstand it. In addition, a coating called “PARAVUL COAT” is applied to increase the strength of the fabric, its waterproof performance, and the adhesive strength of the rubber.

As the fabric undergoes this process, it develops chalk marks, or “bite marks,” which give it a vintage look and feel.

Both design and practicality
The rubber toe, which is made to overlap tightly, is not only classic in appearance but also strong. In addition, the beautiful and careful stitching that runs along the upper adds to the retro atmosphere.

The dovecote on the inner side prevents steam and improves the design. The moderately soft insole provides a comfortable fit that firmly supports walking.