You can hardly hear the cicadas anymore. Autumn is just around the corner. It’s about time to get those suede shoes out, isn’t it...

 Oh... Actually, this is the second instalment of the ‘Czech’ boots I introduced on my blog a while back. ...

 I replaced the frayed laces with a pair of British-made leather laces (¥2,100) that had just arrived this year. I also swapped the traction sole for a Vib#2021 sole, and...

 It’s now September. The summer holidays seem like a distant memory, and every day brings a hint of autumn. Speaking of 1 September, that’s the anniversary of the opening of the Union Works Aoyama store...

Lately, I’ve been really into 《BASS》. I’ve always been interested in it, but for some reason, it’s suddenly become a massive hit for me. &nbsp...

New materials and colours have arrived for full sole repairs. Ridgeway (black, brown) from ¥15,750; Medway (black) from ¥15,750; Vibram...

 I went to Osaka during the summer holidays. It’s so cool here that I find myself wondering… what on earth those sweltering days were all about...

 The summer holidays are over, and I imagine many of you have returned to work today. After agonising over where to go this summer... despite the high petrol prices, ...

 How did you all spend your summer holidays? It was a five-day summer holiday. I took a short drive to go and see the lavender...

Union Works will be closed for the summer holidays from today, Monday 11 August, until Friday 15 August. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause whilst we are closed, but we hope to return refreshed, ...

  …It’s already ‘autumn’. That’s what they say, but I haven’t really felt it at all… &n...

 It’s hot… no, actually, it’s scorching. Even though it’s the height of summer, I’m going to show you how to repair your boots. Get them fixed now, so you can wear them constantly once the season kicks off...

  We were a bit late with the details of our last delivery, but we’ve now uploaded them to our website. You might just find the shoes you’re looking for here! Do have a good look around...

We have now finished uploading the latest Tricker’s and Crockett & Jones stock to our website.

Coverall ¥34,650, sizes 36, 38, 40. Featured in the 16 May issue of *Begin*, sales began in earnest, and in less than two weeks...

Our new shipment of shoes from the UK has finally arrived. This time, there are around 50 pairs in total (including Tricker’s, Crockett & Jones, etc.). We look forward to welcoming you to the shop. *New stock is currently arriving...

   ‘Midsummer BIGNEWS: Part 1! Shoes have arrived from the UK!!’...

   The first instalment of our midsummer BIGNEWS! New shoes have finally arrived from the UK!! We’ll be sharing the details later...

 It’s been one hot day after another, hasn’t it? I feel like I’m going to melt… Well, this year’s summer greeting cards are ready. &nb...

   It’s summer, so I fancy a pair of thong sandals… The strap on my thong sandals has snapped….

 It was an afternoon of sweltering heat. The thermometer on the second floor of the factory, with all the windows shut, read well over 35 degrees. ‘Ugh…!’...