Vol. 18 "Canvas Sneakers of Youth" PRO-Keds "COURT KING CANVAS"

Canvas sneakers are an indispensable item for coordinating outfits throughout the year. In the coming season, it feels wonderful to wear sneakers that have been washed and sun-dried on bare feet, and it's also nice to use a brand-new pair to dress down a chic ensemble. They are a classic, but their appeal is undeniable. Sneakers are also masters of subtle styling tricks. This time, Editor Demon King's cherished item is a masterpiece from that brand. The reasons for its appeal are truly convincing.

Direction by SUKEZANE TomokiPhotographs by YAMAGUCHI KenichiStyling by KAWAI KohtaText by HATAKEYAMA SatokoGrooming by ODA Tokyo

PRO-Keds “COURT KING CANVAS”

PRO-Keds was born in America in 1949 as a brand of sneakers for professional sports. It has evolved to the present day, connecting with various sports and cultures, loved by NBA players in the '60s and Ivy Leaguers in the '70s. The "Court King," with its voluminous sole and canvas upper combined in a simple lace-up style, is a standard model that epitomizes the basics. It is an indispensable pair for an authentic American casual style.

¥5,900 (PRO-Keds / Keds Information Center 03-5413-7195)