7 August 2026

[UNION WORKS] GRIMSBY / Fisherman Sandals

A new model has been added to the UNIONWORKS original series. Although the launch has been delayed slightly, this is precisely the time—with the current spell of scorching heat—to recommend it...

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4 October 2024

[batak] Classic Raglan Coat / Harris Tweed

Following on from the classic raglan coat in Solaro fabric that we introduced last month, we’ve received a new shipment of Harris Tweed coats this year for the first time in a while☆ ba...

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3 October 2024

[PRADA] Prada Women’s Loafers – Sole Repair

In this post, we’ll be introducing some women’s shoes. These are loafers for women from the Italian fashion brand “Prada”, featuring the brand’s signature triangular logo...

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30 September 2024

[ Caring for Cordovan Leather ]

 Cordovan has many charms not found in other leathers, such as its distinctive sheen and deep creases from wear. Whilst I’d like to keep wearing it in pristine condition for as long as possible, ...

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28 September 2024

Alden Monk Strap Shoe Repairs

Before joining this company, I had no connection whatsoever with this industry and knew absolutely nothing about shoes. When I first started, a senior colleague asked me, ‘How much do you think these shoes cost?’ At the time, I simply...

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27 September 2024

[Padmore & Barnes] Padmore & Barnes Wallaby Custom Resole – Vibram #7124 Ripple Sole

The pair of shoes I’m introducing today is this Padmore & Barnes Wallabee. At first glance, wouldn’t you think it’s a Clarks Wallabee? And no wonder—“Padmore &...’.

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Sep 25, 2024

いよいよです!!【Mariposa Hat Co. オーダー会】

いよいよ今週27日(金)から3日間、MariposaHatCo.によるビスポークハットオーダー会を青山店にて開催します!ようやく残暑も落ち着きはじ...

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24 September 2024

Archive: How to Search (Part 2)

Just the other day, we received a request for a customisation. It’s a customisation with the same specifications as the one we featured in a previous blog post. Last time, we explained how to search for past articles. Ah...

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23 September 2024

Archive: How to Search (Method 1)

The other day, I wondered how long it had been since we started our blog, so I had a look through the archives. ‘First post’: 9 September 2007. We started writing our blog...

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20 September 2024

Paraboot Michel Fock Full Sole

The humidity and heat are absolutely intense; it makes me wonder if Japan has turned into a bit of a Southeast Asian climate. What’s more, I feel there have been a lot more sudden downpours this year. Sudden rain, shoes...

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17 September 2024

[SANDERS] Lining repair and insole replacement

We started stocking Sanders’ genuine Sock Sheet a little while ago. Thanks to the 【SANDERS】 Original Sock Sheet, we’ve been seeing a gradual increase in orders...

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14 September 2024

[MARIPOSA HAT CO.] Bespoke Order Event

As announced in July, the bespoke hat ordering event is finally set to take place at the end of this month. The bespoke hat maker, who has a studio in Aoyama, Tokyo, [...

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12 September 2024

Women’s Half-Rubber & Flat Half-Rubber (Loewe, Manolo Blahnik)

In this post, we’ll be introducing two different finishing techniques for half-rubber, which is often requested for the pre-reinforcement of pumps and sandals. First up is this one: Manolo Blahnik’s...

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9 September 2024

[ Leather Shoes – Cleaning ]

When you wear shoes, you may find that various stains appear as a result of everyday wear and tear or accidents. For example, salt deposits caused by rain, &nbsp...

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6 September 2024

[batak] Classic Raglan Coat / SOLARO

The classic raglan coats from Batak have arrived again this year. All the coats we’ve featured so far have been substantial winter pieces. This time, you’ll be able to wear them in just a little while...

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5 September 2024

[Mould Prevention] The effectiveness of mould cleaners

It’s been quite humid recently, partly due to the typhoon, and we’ve had a lot of rainy and overcast days. When we have a run of hot, humid days, mould is a real concern. I went to take out a pair of shoes I’d left in the shoe cupboard, intending to wear them for the first time in ages...

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2 September 2024

[Clarks × Supreme] Clarks × Supreme Wallabee All-Sole Vibram # S1100

 We’ve already received a request! A customer brought their shoes in hoping to have them fitted with the new Vibram #S1100 material, which we featured on our blog the other day...

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31 August 2024

Original Shoe Horn – MADE IN ENGLAND

An original British-made shoehorn. As we only had a few left in stock, we’ve given them a bit of a revamp and restocked them☆ At first glance, it’s hard to tell what’s changed...

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29 August 2024

Business Trip to the UK — Part Two —

Following on from my previous blog post, this is the second part of my report on my business trip to the UK. After Springline, the next place I visited was ‘Gaziano &...’, which has a factory in Kettering...

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27 August 2024

Business trip to the UK

I went on a business trip to the UK during my summer holiday, which I’d been given the other day☆ As I hadn’t been able to go since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this trip was actually my first in four years. It was my first business trip in a long time...

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25 August 2024

[RED WING] Vibram #700 Custom Resole Red Wing Irish Setter “8138”

Red Wing’s Irish Setter ”8138”. The #8138 is a version of the #875 with the leather finished in Briar Oil Slick. That...

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22 August 2024

[Miu Miu] Miu Miu Women’s Loafers with Reinforced Soles

Here’s the pair we’re featuring today. These Miu Miu loafers may look like perfectly ordinary loafers, but they’re actually quite unusually constructed, so let’s take a closer look. Here’s what they look like from the side...

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Looking ahead five, ten years, and beyond, do you have a pair of shoes you would like to keep wearing?

With proper care and continued wear, leather softens, develops character, and matures into something uniquely your own. Few things accompany us through our daily lives as closely as our shoes. The time spent in a favourite pair brings comfort and enjoyment, while creating many cherished memories along the way.

To keep wearing your beloved shoes for many years to come, timely repairs and regular maintenance are essential. The appropriate repair will vary depending on how the shoes are worn, how frequently they are used, and their overall condition.

At UNION WORKS, we begin by listening carefully to each customer's needs and concerns, while taking into account the overall feel, construction, and durability of the shoes.

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