While visiting a factory in Italy, Yuki Matsuda spotted a gentleman wearing a pair of worn-in boots – they were a key inspiration for this 'Vettore' pair. Made from whole-cut suede, they've been crafted in a workshop with all the trappings of hiking styles, including leather collars, metallic eyelets and lugged soles.

Yuketen Leather-Trimmed Suede Boots

Yuketen's '8 Pig Tails' chukka boots are constructed with the classic toe stitching of a moccasin. Made in the US, they're handcrafted from soft Horween suede and set on Vibram 2060 rubber soles for traction. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen 8 Pig Tails Suede Chukka Boots

Set on chunky speckled rubber soles, Yuketen's shoes are a contemporary take on classic boat styles. They're crafted from pebble-grain leather and accented with hexagonal gold-tone hardware.

Yuketen Pebble-Grain Leather Boat Shoes

Every facet of Yuketen's footwear is carefully considered by founder Yuki Matsuda – the designer spent time under master artisans refining his style and technique. These 'Sal-2' sandals are made from soft suede and set on moulded footbeds with comfortable crepe outsoles. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Sal-2 Suede Sandals

Yuketen sources its materials from some of the finest tanneries around the world. Hand-cut and stitched by the label's talented artisans, these 'Rob's' penny loafers have been made in Italy from black leather and set on classic soles. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Rob's Leather Penny Loafers

Yuketen's ‘Land Barca’ boat shoes are inspired by the classic New England style. Handmade at a small artisanal factory in Mount Sibilini, Italy, they're crafted from 'Tosca' leather that feels as soft as suede and have Goodyear-welted Vibram Moreflex soles for long-lasting durabiltiy. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Land Barca Tosca Leather Boat Shoes

Yuketen models its boat shoes after the classic New England sporting styles that anglers used to wear during the '50s and '60s. Hand-cut and sewn on the label's proprietary last, this camel suede pair features reinforced arches and heels to improve comfort and reduce foot fatigue. The Cortina rubber-lug soles, named after the Italian winter Olympic Games of 1956, deliver exceptional grip and balance on any surface, while the top eyelets are placed higher than usual for a more supportive fit.

Yuketen Angler Suede Boat Shoes

Yuketen's boat shoes have been handcrafted in the US from supple suede and threaded with contrasting leather laces. They're set on rubber soles and the footbeds are stacked with leather insoles, memory foam and arch support to ensure long-lasting comfort. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Canoe Suede Boat Shoes

Yuketen's 'Sal 1 Bostonian' sandals are entirely crafted and cut by hand from premium suede sourced from Tuscany. The soft shearling lining offers warmth during those chilly months, while the braided jute and layered rubber-crepe soles provide shock-absorption and an anti-slip tread.

Yuketen Sal-1 Shearling-Lined Suede Sandals

Yuketen models its boat shoes after the classic New England sporting styles that anglers used to wear during the '50s and '60s. Hand-cut and sewn on the label's proprietary last, this textured-leather pair features reinforced arches and heels to improve comfort and reduce foot fatigue. The Cortina rubber-lug soles, named after the Italian winter Olympic Games of 1956, deliver exceptional grip and balance on any surface, while the top eyelets are placed higher than usual for a more supportive fit. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Angler Textured-Leather Boat Shoes

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Yuketen sources its materials from some of the finest tanneries around the world. Hand-cut and stitched by the label's talented artisans, these 'Rob's' penny loafers have been made in Italy from dark-brown suede and set on classic soles. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Rob's Suede Penny Loafers

Yuketen's 'Sal 1' clogs are entirely cut and crafted by hand from premium leather. In a bandana-inspired pailsey print, they have braided jute midsoles, shock-absorbing crepe soles and three-dimensional footbeds, with toe bars, arch supports and heel cups, for lasting comfort. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Sal-1 Bandana-Print Suede Clogs

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Yuketen's footwear is handcrafted by skilled Italian artisans using the best raw materials available. Commemorating the 1956 Winter Olympics, these 'Vittore' boots are shaped from suede and lined with shearling for warmth. They're finished with quilted leather trims and set on rugged Cortina lug soles.

Yuketen Vittore Shearling-Lined Leather-Trimmed Suede Boots

Yuketen's 'Ischia' loafers have a timeless silhouette that will see you through the years, they're meticulously handcrafted to ensure they last as long, too. Made from smooth suede, they're lined in leather and topped with polished gold-tone horsebits.

Yuketen Ischia Horsebit Suede Loafers

Each pair of Yuketen shoes is carefully handcrafted by artisans, so you can expect high quality and comfort from these 'Sal-2' sandals. Made from Italian suede, they're set on molded footbeds that ensure support, shock absorption and an even distribution of weight. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen’s ‘Leo’ sandals have been crafted in Mexico by local artisans using traditional huarache techniques. They're entirely woven by hand from strips of soft, vegetable-tanned leather and set on Vibram soles for durability and traction. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Leo Woven Leather Sandals

In the late '90s, Yuki Matsuda travelled across the USA to apprentice as a shoemaker – today, his brand Yuketen is dedicated to the craft. These 'Vettore' boots have been made in Italy from artfully worn-in leather and have the hallmarks of hiking styles, including padded collars and lugged soles.

Yuketen Vettore Leather Boots

Yuketen's work boots are crafted from premium full-grain leather. Designed with pinked welts, they're trimmed with suede along the padded collars and set on lightweight, durable Vibram Morflex rubber soles for grip. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Suede-Trimmed Full-Grain Leather Boots

Yuketen updates its iconic 'Ischia' loafers with a slip-on silhouette in this backless version. Made in Italy from supple leather, they're topped with polished gold-tone horsebits and fitted with perforated insoles for breathability. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Ischia Horsebit Leather Backless Loafers

Yuketen’s 'Sal 2’ leather sandals are entirely cut and crafted by hand. Designed with adjustable buckled straps, they're trimmed with braided jute around the midsoles and have 3D footbeds with toe bars, arch supports and heel cups for all-day comfort and support. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Sal-2 Leather Sandals

Yuketen's 'Rob's' penny loafers capture the charm of a vintage pair. They've been handmade in a small Italian factory on a 1950s moccasin last from 'Tosca' leather that's turned inside out for a suede-like finish and hand-stitched for durability. They have vegetable-tanned insoles with built-in arch support and rest on stacked rubber soles. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Rob's Tosca Leather Penny Loafers

Yuketen's 'Ischia' loafers have a timeless silhouette that will see you through the years, they're meticulously handcrafted to ensure they last as long, too. Made from smooth suede, they're lined in leather and topped with polished gold-tone horsebits. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen’s ‘Main Guide’ boots are hand-stitched from Horween Chromexcel leather and provide plenty of traction thanks to the Vibram Morflex rubber soles. The comfortable insoles will mould to your feet over time.

Yuketen Maine Guide Leather Boots

A lifetime fascination with artisanal design drove Yuki Matsuda to found Yuketen in 1989 and 30 years on, the brand remains committed to handmaking. These whole-cut suede loafers have been crafted in Italy by local leatherworkers, so they're super comfortable. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Suede Loafers

Yuketen's 'Sal 1' clogs are entirely cut and crafted by hand from premium leather. Designed with adjustable buckled straps, they have braided jute midsoles, shock-absorbing crepe soles and three-dimensional footbeds, with toe bars, arch supports and heel cups, for lasting comfort. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen Sal-1 Leather Clogs

Inspired by American work boots from the '90s, Yuketen’s 'Salvia' pair is handmade from premium suede sourced from the family-run Opera tannery in Tuscany. They’re trimmed with padded leather along the collars and have durable Cortina soles.

Yuketen Salvia Padded Leather-Trimmed Suede Boots

Yuketen sources its materials from some of the finest tanneries around the world. These 'Rob's' penny loafers have been hand-cut and stitched in Italy from brown pebble-grain leather and set on classic soles.

Yuketen Rob's Pebble-Grain Leather Penny Loafers

Yuketen's 'Angler' boots are modelled after the shoes worn by Maine's freshwater fishermen in the '50s and '60s, they're designed to be really durable and comfortable for long days on your feet. Made from suede and trimmed with leather, they're reinforced in the arches and heels to promote even weight distribution and have Goodyear-welted Italian Cortina rubber-lug soles specifically created for balance and grip.

Yuketen Angler Leather-Trimmed Suede Ankle Boots

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Yuketen's work boots are crafted using premium suede sourced from the family-owned Opera tannery in Tuscany. Designed with pinked welts, they're trimmed with leather along the padded collars and set on lightweight, durable Vibram Morflex rubber soles for grip. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Yuketen sources its materials from some of the finest tanneries around the world. These 'Rob's' penny loafers have been hand-cut and stitched in Italy from black pebble-grain leather and set on classic soles. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

YuketenCanoe Suede Boat Shoes

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Yuketen Canoe Suede Boat Shoes