Japanese RTW shoes

[pchong]

Gentlemen,

I am in Tokyo this week, and I am mightly tempted by the ready to wear shoes here. I have always had a keen respect for the high end hand made, bespoke shoes from Japan like those made by Guild of Crafts, Koji Suzuki, but I am talking about lower priced, and still exquisitely benchmade shoes.

Any feedback, advice on the following makes:

1. Otsuka M-5, exemplified by this pair of double strap monks. http://www.rakuten.co.jp/otsuka/669576/729243/

2. Koji Takano shown here http://www.lifegear-tradingpost.com/bra ... /index.htm

3 or the house brand of a store - Lifestyle Trading Post http://www.lifegear-tradingpost.com/bra ... /index.htm

Any comments, feedback, much appreciated.

Thanks.