We have opened an online shop where customers can order MTO leather shoes and leather goods.
Previously, our products were available only at exhibitions and order events. We are pleased to now deliver Khish the Work products to customers throughout Japan via the internet. We sincerely appreciate your continued support.
Leather shoes are functional objects, but they can also be works of art.
At Khish the Work, we regard every pair as a unique work and pursue every detail with uncompromising care.
We value not only the inherent beauty of the object itself, but also the sculptural beauty created by following the shape of the wearer’s foot.
We carefully make each pair while imagining the memories and character that will deepen through the time spent together with the shoes.
I became a shoemaker because of my profound love for leather shoes. Even after becoming a maker, I continue to enjoy them first and foremost as an enthusiast.
Leather shoes offer endless pleasures: wearing them, admiring them, polishing them, and making them. Nothing would make me happier than sharing those pleasures with others.
Khish offers four distinct lines, each with its own concept: Made to Order, Signature Bespoke, Atelier Bespoke, and Numbers Collection.
MTO stands for Made to Order. Customers select from established designs and personalize the materials and detailed specifications to create a pair that reflects their own style.
This line offers the full experience of the form and comfort envisioned by Khish the Work.
Orders are accepted at exhibitions and through our online shop.
Fifteen sizes are available from 21.0 cm to 28.0 cm, approximately equivalent to UK 2.5–9.5.
Price: ¥187,000
Prices shown are for orders placed in Japan.Overseas pricing may vary depending on taxes, duties,shipping, and local sales partners.
About Our Lasts
About Fitting Shoes
Khish the Work offers several types of lasts in order to provide comfortable leather shoes for a wide range of customers.
At exhibitions, customers may try on fitting shoes made on each type of last.
Fitting shoes can also be borrowed through our online shop and delivered by mail for fitting at home.
1. Classic Last
This is the most fundamental last in the Khish the Work range.
We recommend trying the Classic Last first.
The toe shape is available in either round toe or square toe.
Fitting shoes are available in eleven sizes from 23.0 cm to 28.0 cm.
2. Comfort Last
This roomier last was developed for customers with higher insteps, wider feet, or greater overall foot volume.
It is recommended for customers who find the Classic Last too tight.
The toe shape is available in either round toe or square toe.
Fitting shoes are available in eight sizes from 24.0 cm to 27.5 cm.
3. Loafer Last
This last is designed for loafers that can be slipped on without laces.
It creates a more casual and relaxed appearance than a lace-up shoe.
Fitting shoes are available in fifteen sizes from 21.0 cm to 28.0 cm.
Order Process
1. Placing an Order
Orders are accepted at exhibitions held in various locations.
Reservations are generally not required, and orders may be placed at the venue on the day. Some venues, however, may operate by advance reservation.
Details will be announced through the official Khish the Work social media accounts. For questions, please use the contact information at the bottom of this website.
2. Design Consultation and Foot Measurement
At the exhibition venue, we will discuss the design, specifications, and materials based on the MTO collection.
The order is confirmed once the specifications have been entered on the order sheet.
Full payment is required by cash or credit card.
3. Delivery of the Finished Shoes (approximately six months after ordering)
The completed shoes will be delivered by mail.
We look forward to delivering a pair that you will enjoy.
Order Options
Upper Materials
Shinki-Hikaku Shell Cordovan ： ¥44,000
Horween Shell Cordovan ： ¥71,500
Wild Boar Leather ： ¥9,900
Asian Black Bear Leather ： ¥33,000
Museum Calf ： ¥22,000
Sole Specifications
Toe Steel ： ¥4,950
Half Rubber Sole ： ¥4,950
Rubber Sole ： ¥0
Double Welt ： ¥3,300
Double Sole ： ¥5,500
Half Midsole ： ¥5,500
Half Waist Finish ： ¥3,850
Full Waist Finish ： ¥4,950
Oak-Bark Sole (J. Rendenbach/Baker) ： ¥6,600
Construction
Hand-Sewn Welted Construction, Machine-Stitched Outsole ： Standard
Fully Handmade Construction ： ¥55,000
* Oak-bark soles are included as standard.
Fiddleback Waist ： ¥4,400
Included Accessories
Shoe Box and Shoe Bags
Original Shoe Trees ： ¥26,400
Built on a carefully selected range of classic styles, this bespoke line is designed and made from the last upward for each individual wearer. Through detailed measurements and a trial fitting, we pursue the highest level of comfort optimized for you.
We believe that a pair created through dialogue between maker and customer—the essence of bespoke—will become a trusted companion that supports you for years to come.
Price: ¥385,000
(For the second and subsequent pairs, ¥33,000 will be deducted for the existing last.)
Prices shown are for orders placed in Japan.Overseas pricing may vary depending on taxes, duties,shipping, and local sales partners.
Order Process
1. Placing an Order
Orders are accepted at exhibitions held in various locations.
Customers considering an order are encouraged to contact us before visiting so that we can assist them smoothly on the day. We can also bring specific leathers in which you may be interested.
Please contact us using the information at the bottom of this website.
2. Design Consultation and Foot Measurement
At the exhibition venue, we will discuss the design, specifications, and materials based on the bespoke collection.
The order is confirmed once the specifications have been entered on the order sheet. A deposit of ¥200,000 is required and may be paid by cash or credit card.
We will then begin making your individual lasts and trial shoes.
3. Trial Fitting (6–12 months after ordering)
At an exhibition venue convenient for you, you will try on trial shoes made specifically for your feet. Please contact us if visiting an exhibition is difficult.
After checking the fit and modifying the lasts, we will proceed with final production.
4. Delivery of the Finished Shoes (6–12 months after the trial fitting)
The finished shoes will be delivered at an exhibition venue convenient for you or by mail. The remaining balance is payable at the trial fitting or upon delivery.
We look forward to delivering a pair that you will enjoy.
Order Options
Upper Materials
Shinki-Hikaku Shell Cordovan ： ¥44,000
Horween Shell Cordovan ： ¥71,500
Wild Boar Leather ： ¥9,900
Asian Black Bear Leather ： ¥33,000
Museum Calf ： ¥22,000
Upper Details
Brogueing Beyond a Full Brogue ： ¥5,500〜
Hand Stitching Beyond an Apron Derby ： ¥5,500〜
Skin Stitching ： ¥16,500
Sole Specifications
Toe Steel ： ¥4,950
Half Rubber Sole ： ¥4,950
Rubber Sole ： ¥0
Double Welt ： ¥3,300
Double Sole ： ¥5,500
Half Midsole ： ¥5,500
Half Waist Finish ： ¥3,850
Full Waist Finish ： ¥4,950
Oak-Bark Sole (J. Rendenbach/Baker) ： ¥6,600
Construction
Hand-Sewn Welted Construction, Machine-Stitched Outsole ： Standard
Fully Handmade Construction ： ¥55,000
Norvegese Construction ： ¥110,000
* Oak-bark soles are included as standard.
Fiddleback Waist ： ¥4,400
Included Accessories
Original Shoe Trees, Shoe Box, and Shoe Bags
A bespoke line unconstrained by established conventions, allowing complete freedom in design, materials, and details. We explore original designs and new forms of expression to create a truly unique pair for one individual customer.
We also regard the experience and memories of visiting our workshop in the forests of Yatsugatake and developing the shoes through repeated dialogue with the maker as part of the value offered by Atelier Bespoke.
Our aim is to create work that transcends ordinary utility—footwear that also carries the presence of an art object and invites contemplation.
Price: ¥638,000
(For the second and subsequent pairs, ¥66,000 will be deducted for the existing lasts.)
Prices shown are for orders placed in Japan.Overseas pricing may vary depending on taxes, duties,shipping, and local sales partners.
Order Process
1. Placing an Order
Orders are accepted at our workshop in Hokuto, Yamanashi. The nearest station is Kai-Oizumi.
Because production capacity is limited, we are not currently accepting new Atelier Bespoke orders.
The reopening of orders will be announced through the official Khish the Work social media accounts.
2. Design Consultation and Foot Measurement
We will discuss the design, specifications, and materials.
The order is confirmed once the specifications have been entered on the order sheet. A deposit equal to half of the total price is required and may be paid by cash or credit card.
We will then begin making your individual lasts and trial shoes.
3. Trial Fitting (8–12 months after ordering)
You will try on trial shoes made specifically for your feet at our workshop in Hokuto, Yamanashi, or at a nearby exhibition venue.
After checking the fit and modifying the lasts, we will proceed with final production. Depending on the fitting results, an additional pair of trial shoes may be required.
4. Delivery of the Finished Shoes (6–12 months after the trial fitting)
The finished shoes will be delivered at our workshop in Hokuto, Yamanashi, at a nearby exhibition venue, or by mail. The remaining half of the price is payable upon delivery.
We look forward to delivering a pair that you will enjoy.
Order Options
Order Options
For Atelier Bespoke, we propose specifications, construction methods, and details flexibly for each individual customer.
Because the available options are not standardized, it is not possible to list every specification and price on this website.
We will recommend the most suitable approach after discussing your desired specifications and budget. Details and costs of all options will be explained carefully when the order is placed.
Included Accessories
Original Shoe Trees, Shoe Box, and Shoe Bags: Included
This collection gives tangible form to shoes we want to create, see, and wear.
Each one-of-a-kind work emerges from an exploration of form, structure, and the beauty of materials. Every pair is numbered as a record of the ideas and techniques embodied in the work.
After being exhibited, the shoes are offered for sale as ready-to-wear pieces.
Price: Varies by work.
EXHIBITION HISTORY
Khish the Work holds exhibitions and order events throughout Japan.
Visitors can examine our shoes and material samples in person and consult with us about orders.
The latest event information will be announced through our social media accounts.
Please send inquiries by direct message to Instagram @khish_the_work or by email to khish.the.work@gmail.com.