Shoes for the Extraordinary Woman

Are you familiar with the English expression "Plain Jane"? It refers to a woman who has no interest in makeup or fashion, a "plain," unremarkable woman. In contrast, the shoe brand "EXTRAORDINARY JANE," named with the word "Extraordinary"—the antonym of "Plain"—was launched in 2010 with the desire to create shoes not for ordinary women, but for special women.

The designer, Ms. Sakuma, was originally a buyer for an import shoe brand. For many years, she worked with beautiful shoes that captivated women, scrutinizing their forms and designs, and carefully selecting the perfect pair for contemporary women. Leveraging this refined aesthetic sense, she taught herself design and finally launched her own brand.

Despite being made in Japan, the shoes feature delicate silhouettes reminiscent of imported footwear, lines meticulously calculated to make the foot appear most beautiful when worn, and a commitment to high-quality materials. While showcasing the same high quality as imported shoes, they are designed to fit the Japanese foot, a welcome feature for the active "Extraordinary Jane."

The debut Spring/Summer 2011 collection from "EXTRAORDINARY JANE" is characterized by its classical and simple designs that highlight the individuality of fine materials. This includes a series of leopard and zebra print haircalf shoes made from short-haired calfskin, pumps luxuriously crafted from patent leather sourced from a prestigious Italian fabric manufacturer, and strap sandals with a beautiful, soft texture that showcases the natural grain of undyed leather. The magic to transform every woman into an "Extraordinary Jane" is at your feet. "EXTRAORDINARY JANE" will surely make your everyday self special.