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[Unique Japanese Souvenir] Everyone's favorite "Matcha" sneakers!
Matcha is a powdered tea made by grinding tea leaves with the stems and veins removed in a millstone. We would like to introduce SPINGLE sneakers made from matcha leather, which uses tea leaves that do not meet the standards during the manufacturing process to tan leather. The coloring motif is a cute matcha parfait.
1. Surprise! Sneakers made from leather tanned with matcha
These green sneakers are made from leather tanned with matcha tea.
Tanning is a necessary process for turning hides into leather. Tanning is a process that removes proteins and lipids to give the hide durability and flexibility.
The leather used in these new SPINGLE sneakers is tanned using everyone's favorite green tea. Matcha contains tannins, making it one of the best materials for tanning.
What's more, the matcha used in tanning this leather is a residue from the manufacturing process, making it a very sustainable initiative. Even better, the ingredients in the matcha give the leather a plump texture.
2. The matcha used in the tanning process is from a famous tea shop in Uji , Kyoto
The image is for illustrative purposes only. The more expensive the matcha, the less bitter it is and the stronger its umami flavor.
The matcha used in matcha leather comes from Mori , a long-established tea shop in Kyoto . Mori is a tea manufacturer founded in Uji City , Kyoto Prefecture , a city known for its tea production, during the Edo period. Mori's tea is known for its high quality and safety, and is sold not only in Japan but also overseas.
Mori's matcha has a strong flavor and is recommended to be enjoyed with sweets. Mori currently has cafes in Kyoto, Tokyo, and other locations, where they serve matcha and matcha sweets. I would love to try some!
3. SPINGLE's Matcha Leather Sneakers come in three styles
There are three styles of SPINGLE sneakers made with matcha leather.
Low-cut SP-1064 Matcha
These sneakers have the same shape as SPINGLE's classic low-top model. They feature a deep green horizontal accent as a design accent. They're made from brushed suede.
German trainer type SP-1065 Matcha
This model is based on SPINGLE's popular top model, which debuted in the Fall/Winter 2024 collection. It features a thick cup insole for excellent cushioning. Like the low-top model, it is finished in dark green suede.
Hi-cut SP-1422 Matcha
These smart hi-cut shoes are made with plenty of matcha leather. They have a zipper for easy on and off. Like other models, they have suede side accents.
The coloring of the Matcha Leather Series was inspired by matcha parfaits. Matcha used to be strongly associated with being a special tea used in tea ceremonies and tea gatherings, but in recent years it has become very popular, being used in drinks and various sweets. Among these, matcha parfaits, which allow you to enjoy a wide variety of matcha sweets all at once, are arguably the most popular. We're sure there are many travelers who want to enjoy matcha sweets to their heart's content when they come to Japan. We also recommend these playful SPINGLE sneakers with a matcha parfait motif.
4. Where can you buy matcha leather sneakers?
SPINGLE's Matcha Leather Sneakers can be purchased at SPINGLE GINZA, SPINGLE's directly managed store in Tokyo. Please feel free to visit us.
SPINGLE Ginza
1F Ginza Optica, 3-4-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
TEL：+81-3-3528-6303
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