Fashion
February 26, 2015
CHROME HEARTS | 'CHROME HEARTS × WESCO' - Three Styles Have Arrived
CHROME HEARTS
Customized Wesco Boots in Three Styles, Infused with Chrome Hearts' Signature Touch
CHROME HEARTS × WESCO: Three Styles Have Arrived
WESCO boots, a long-standing custom item, have been specially ordered for the first time. We now have three popular styles customized and in stock.
Text by OPENERSPhotos by Mizuho Takada
Short, Basic, and Lace-Up Styles for All Genders
The "JOB MASTER 8 HEIGHT DAGGER GROMMETS + CROSSBALL (Lace-up Boots)" shown lower left is the Job Master, which will become the standard lace-up boot for Chrome Hearts. It uses 5.5-ounce black leather, which is lighter and more lustrous than standard black leather. It features the characteristic "REGULAR TOE" of Wesco Job Masters, with all stitching, the midsole, and the heel unified in black. It also employs a No. 100 sole that leaves no black marks on floors.
The "BOSS 11 HEIGHT DAGGER (Engineer Boots)" shown upper right is based on the most basic engineer boot, with optimal options selected for the Chrome Hearts version. It will become the standard engineer boot for Chrome Hearts going forward. The material is 7-ounce, the most standard oiled leather, and it uses the classic Vibram sole. The toe shape, created using the last for steel cap toes (though no steel cap is actually included), is voluminous and appears somewhat square. All stitching is in black thread, and the shaft diameter is one inch narrower, allowing for a clean fit even with leather pants.
The "BOSS 9 HEIGHT DOUBLE STRAP (Engineer Boots Double Strap)," the first short engineer boot in the Chrome Hearts version, has a lower heel than standard engineers and the welt is finished without black paint. By increasing the straps at the ankle to two, the Chrome Hearts buckles stand out. The overall impression is light and stylish. Furthermore, the material uses a technique called "rough out," which utilizes the reverse side of the leather. The leather, which develops a handsome patina with wear, boasts a quality beloved by both street style enthusiasts and bikers.

CHROME HEARTS MAGAZINE series 2 vol. 2
On sale July 29 (Thursday)
2500 yen
World Photo Press
Contents: Interviews with Jesse Jo, Richard's daughter, and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols
Product introductions from Jesse Jo's punk series
Art page serial
Includes DVD with live footage, stickers, and a poster

CHROME HEARTS TOKYO
6-3-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5766-1081
Hours: 12:00–20:00 (weekdays), 11:00–20:00 (weekends and holidays)
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