Kobe, Japan was one of the first cities to open for trade with the West following the era of seclusion, and has since been the home of Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Kobe beef, most of Japan's sake production, and more importantly the home of KouKou, the giant panda at the Oji Zoo! John has revitalized the retro-90s Kobe lace-up wingtip shoe using the same extremely sharp pointed toe, a neolite sole, rich Italian leathers, and a custom Angel buckle & strap for that extra heavenly touch.
