The hallmark of MOONSTAR is the vulcanizing, or ka-ryu, process in Japanese, performed by only a select handful of shoe manufacturers around the world. In the ka-ryu process, each shoe is fired in a kiln which causes the sulfur mixed inside the raw rubber to chemically react, returning the rubber to its natural elasticity and creating a soft, flexible, and durable sole.Ā
Together with Moonstar, Arpenteur designed the SIDEWALK, a model that blends the essence of a classic gym shoe with references to 1980s skate culture such as the mid upper and the bumper on the outsole.
Sourced in Japan, the water-repellent Ventile© cotton gabardine and canvas lining feature a distinct texture and character. With the SIDEWALK, we wanted to create sneakers offering enough protection to be worn throughout the year.
We have listed these in US sizes. The best way to size these is to measure your foot on a piece of paper, top to bottom and take the nearest size in cm to that. For example if your foot measures 24.5 take the 25cm size. Please use the size guide attached to find the equivalent and contact us if you need further information.
| 22CM |
US4 |
UK3 |
EUR36 |
| 23CM |
US5 |
UK4 |
EUR37 |
| 24CM |
US6 |
UK5 |
EUR38 |
| 25CM |
US7 |
UK6 |
EUR40 |
| 26CM |
US8 |
UK7 |
EUR41 |
| 27CM |
US9 |
UK8 |
EUR43 |
| 28CM |
US10 |
UK9 |
EUR44 |
| 29CM |
US11 |
UK10 |
EUR45 |
| 30CM |
US12 |
UK11 |
EUR46 |
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Made in Kurume, Japan