Anatomica Wakouwa Deck Shoes

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—01. Available up to size 12.

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Anatomica is a strange brand that seems to pull together some very interesting products. As is often the case, the most simple are usually the best. These Wakouwa deck shoes are one of my favorite items that are offered through 35 Summers. I've always liked this silhouette, although it's a little more slim, it has a nice feel and works quite well with a more narrow trouser. I actually really like the dark tan canvas version with the black sole. It's a nice reference to the old Sperry deck shoes that were made for the US Navy back in WWII.

—Available at 35 Summers

Comments

[H.S.T.]

Those are really nice. Really great to see deck shoes these days that aren't China, Vietnam etc. made. The dream scenario for me would be if some perhaps Japanese company would re-produce Sperry boat shoes to old time specs., like McCoy's license made Lee for example.

[tim]

yikes. you wouldn't catch me in those.

[CWW]

So, basically, $200 Vans that you can only try on in Japan?

[Thom]

Ooh, it's a mailorder from the Sunday Mail magazine moment...

[Marc]

I am from Paris, and I know Pierre, Anatomica owner, well. We were talking about those shoes recently. Basically, they are repro of the original Sperry deck shoes. Very high standard. They also use the same last than the Aldens Anatomica has been doing for decades.The last is anatomical. Comfort is amazing. Esthetically, they look pretty bulky near the toes. Might not be everyone taste, especially when wearing slim pants. Also note that the outdoor sole looks totaly plain, but when you strech the shoes there is a print. Just as the original Sperry. Great pair of shoes.