SWEET & GOTHIC LOLITA BOOTS IN JAPANESE DEPARTMENT STORE MARUI ONE. DOC MARTENS, GLADIATOR SHOES, LECHE BY YOSUKE, ARTHERAPIE.
Do you recall drooling over photos of Shoe Heaven, the footwear floor of the old Marui One? Well, get ready to spill some more saliva. The fifth floor of the new Marui One Shinjuku is Seventh Heaven. It has not one but TWO sections for Gothic Lolita Punk shoes.
My jaw hit the floor when I encountered Leche by Yosuke’s pretty cut-out boots. I can’t sing this brand’s praises highly enough; no matter how hard I pound the pavement, these shoes do not scruff. They’re remarkably well-priced, mostly in the $60-150 range. Lucky for us, Marui One offers international shipping – so you can grab a pair on their website.
Hans Christian Anderson wrote a gruesome fairy tale in which a vain girl becomes so attached to her red shoes that they won’t come off and must be chopped off by an executioner. This story came to mind when I saw this lovely display of Lolita pumps and Mary Janes. Hello drop-dead prettiness!
Moving on… to pink and black GLADIATOR shoes? (Tissue please; saliva flowing…)
The men’s section reminded me of Romper Stomper – both the Russell Crowe skinhead movie and the South Park juvenile delinquent. (Yes, there are random influences floating around in my head…) Knee-high Doc Martens and studded leather boots with a three-inch rise: now that’s the way a boy should dress.
In addition to the sea of shoes on this floor, there is an Artherapie boutique. The brand’s black leather bags and wallets are Gothic yet classy. As my friend said, “I could see my mother carrying one of these.”
Which pair of shoes would you snatch up? I’m selling a few doll-heeled leather boots in my Online Garage Sale…
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Clean up on aisle 7! Silly girl drooling all over the floor!
The first things that caught my eyes were the boots. But my favourite would have to be the mary janes. They are just so pretty *__*
I am in love! I will definately be perusing Marui one's web shoppe! I must have those shoes, they're so lovely (especially the plaid ones)!
Clean up on aisle 7! Silly girl drooling all over the floor!
The first things that caught my eyes were the boots. But my favourite would have to be the mary janes. They are just so pretty *__*
Hahahah! Come to think of it, my mouth DID get very dry… fortunately, there was a vending machine on the floor above that sold green tea milkshakes!
I am in love! I will definately be perusing Marui one’s web shoppe! I must have those shoes, they’re so lovely (especially the plaid ones)!
The plaid ones stood out for me too… Yosuke shoes are surprisingly comfortable. And they don’t scruff! It’s amazing!
I could have sworn that tale ended with the girl dying from exhaustion because the shoes would not stop dancing… I've always found it interesting that red shoes have a plethora of tales that link them with sin and temptation, but no one ever links them to that in real life. I only have one pair and I never wear them (they literally cut my ankles), but it's so rare to see an actual cute pair of red shoes. Even now, looking through these photos I see only two or three pairs, and those aren't completely red. I wonder if it's a subconscious linking rather than a conscious one.
uauuuuuuuuuu………
How tall are some some of tallest platform boots in Japan?
I think in some the sanitized kids books, the girl dies from exhaustion… but in the original gruesome version, it was choppy chop! ;)
Very interesting thoughts about the red shoes. I think red shoes are often associated with kid's footwear – I've also rarely seen 100% red shoes sold in stores. And wouldn't it be crazy if your shoes were designed to cut your ankles, like that girl's???
They are talllll. One of my friends refuses to wear shoes with heels under 3 inches! Check out the height on DJ Sisen's platforms in this post!
http://lacarmina.com/2008/10/tokyo-dar…
Hahahah! Come to think of it, my mouth DID get very dry… fortunately, there was a vending machine on the floor above that sold green tea milkshakes!
The plaid ones stood out for me too… Yosuke shoes are surprisingly comfortable. And they don't scruff! It's amazing!
omg i need to stay away from that store,
I could have sworn that tale ended with the girl dying from exhaustion because the shoes would not stop dancing… I’ve always found it interesting that red shoes have a plethora of tales that link them with sin and temptation, but no one ever links them to that in real life. I only have one pair and I never wear them (they literally cut my ankles), but it’s so rare to see an actual cute pair of red shoes. Even now, looking through these photos I see only two or three pairs, and those aren’t completely red. I wonder if it’s a subconscious linking rather than a conscious one.
I think in some the sanitized kids books, the girl dies from exhaustion… but in the original gruesome version, it was choppy chop! ;)
Very interesting thoughts about the red shoes. I think red shoes are often associated with kid’s footwear – I’ve also rarely seen 100% red shoes sold in stores. And wouldn’t it be crazy if your shoes were designed to cut your ankles, like that girl’s???
I believe it! They’re not that cute though, so I doubt they’re descended from the girl’s shoes. I mentioned it to my mum earlier about how you never see fully red shoes, even online, and asked if it was a subconscious thing or a conscious one- I happen to love red shoes but they just don’t exist!
uauuuuuuuuuu………
How tall are some some of tallest platform boots in Japan?
They are talllll. One of my friends refuses to wear shoes with heels under 3 inches! Check out the height on DJ Sisen’s platforms in this post!
http://lacarmina.com/2008/10/tokyo-dark-castle-aural-vampire-takuya-angel-sisen-chihiro-goth-ebm/
oooh they like so cool
comfortable, reasonable price, extremerley cute and cool
you must be lying :O
j/k XD
I lvoe all your photos, you always give me something new to droll over ^^
omg i need to stay away from that store,
Those shoes are gorgeous~
So pricy although. T_T
oooh they like so cool
comfortable, reasonable price, extremerley cute and cool
you must be lying :O
j/k XD
I lvoe all your photos, you always give me something new to droll over ^^
I believe it! They're not that cute though, so I doubt they're descended from the girl's shoes. I mentioned it to my mum earlier about how you never see fully red shoes, even online, and asked if it was a subconscious thing or a conscious one- I happen to love red shoes but they just don't exist!
O M G
Those shoes are gorgeous~
So pricy although. T_T
*starts droolling*
O M G
*starts droolling*
I love my red shoes!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/monellepics/354522…
Ahhh! Those are lovely! ^^
I love my red shoes!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/monellepics/3545224119/
Ahhh! Those are lovely! ^^
they are, but patent is so fragile they won’t last long, and i guess it will take me a long time to find another pair
I saw a reference to The Red Shoes…. have you seen the movie made in 2005 in Korean?
It was pretty good, definitely a favourite but the shoes were actually pink in the film. xD
I would love to go there some day…….. I LOVE SHOES and I would love to wear pretty lolita clothes like that C:
Hi Blake,
I HAVEN'T seen The Red Shoes film but I really want to. I've been exploring K-Horror… Tale of Two Sisters still haunts me. I'll have to see The Red Shoes and The 29 Steps someday soon.
I saw a reference to The Red Shoes…. have you seen the movie made in 2005 in Korean?
It was pretty good, definitely a favourite but the shoes were actually pink in the film. xD
I would love to go there some day…….. I LOVE SHOES and I would love to wear pretty lolita clothes like that C:
Hi Blake,
I HAVEN’T seen The Red Shoes film but I really want to. I’ve been exploring K-Horror… Tale of Two Sisters still haunts me. I’ll have to see The Red Shoes and The 29 Steps someday soon.
they are, but patent is so fragile they won't last long, and i guess it will take me a long time to find another pair
can't stop staring……..
My shoe heaven!!!!!
I will definately have to buy some online!
Yay for international shipping!
can’t stop staring……..
My shoe heaven!!!!!
I will definately have to buy some online!
Yay for international shipping!
Hallo dear la carmina <3
I just LOVE visiting ur great blog!!! It's so interesting and organise:)))) This post came in very handy because im planning to get myself a pair of lovely loli shoes online soon :) Im wondering if you could share with me some more websites that sells loli shoes too? Thank you very very much!^u^
Hallo dear la carmina <3
I just LOVE visiting ur great blog!!! It's so interesting and organise:)))) This post came in very handy because im planning to get myself a pair of lovely loli shoes online soon :) Im wondering if you could share with me some more websites that sells loli shoes too? Thank you very very much!^u^
Hello dear Jam,
Thanks for visiting!! Search for “Refuse to be Usual” – it’s an eBay store that sells Loli shoes for reasonable prices. Also look up my post on Rocking Horse Shoes (more links there). Hope that helps!
Hello dear Jam,
Thanks for visiting!! Search for “Refuse to be Usual” – it's an eBay store that sells Loli shoes for reasonable prices. Also look up my post on Rocking Horse Shoes (more links there). Hope that helps!
Ohmygod I'm in love with those Yosuke shoes…but they don't make them in my size D:
Hate that this happens all too often ;___;
WHY MUST I BE BUILT TOO BIG FOR JAPAN.
If I had to pick a fave, I would loooveee it if I could fit into the white boots with frilly edges, the ones that look kinda Victorian (furthermost left in the shot of the cut-out shoes).
But thanks for the link to Artherapie – I'm in sore need of a new wallet and want a classy but still not boring one. Question, though: are Japanese yen bills smaller than U.S. dollar bills? I've bought wallets abroad before and found this can sometimes be a problem :(
Ohmygod I’m in love with those Yosuke shoes…but they don’t make them in my size D:
Hate that this happens all too often ;___;
WHY MUST I BE BUILT TOO BIG FOR JAPAN.
If I had to pick a fave, I would loooveee it if I could fit into the white boots with frilly edges, the ones that look kinda Victorian (furthermost left in the shot of the cut-out shoes).
But thanks for the link to Artherapie – I’m in sore need of a new wallet and want a classy but still not boring one. Question, though: are Japanese yen bills smaller than U.S. dollar bills? I’ve bought wallets abroad before and found this can sometimes be a problem :(
Hm, that’s a good question! I think Japanese bills are slightly fatter than American ones. In any case, they fit into my wallet, so I don’t think you’ll have a problem.
Hm, that's a good question! I think Japanese bills are slightly fatter than American ones. In any case, they fit into my wallet, so I don't think you'll have a problem.
Wow those collection of boots are amazing. They have unique design. The Japanese really surprising me.
Wow those collection of boots are amazing. They have unique design. The Japanese really surprising me.
Wow those collection of boots are amazing. They have unique design. The Japanese really surprising me.
I SOOO can´t wait. I´m going to Tokyo in April. :DDD
Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!!
I SOOO can´t wait. I´m going to Tokyo in April. :DDD
Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!!
i was wondering what the name of the knee high men boots with the 2 straps and where would i be able to buy them online they would be perfect for cosplay?
You can buy the shoes pictured here from Marui One’s website, http://www.maruione.jp :)
i was wondering what the name of the knee high men boots with the 2 straps and where would i be able to buy them online they would be perfect for cosplay?
You can buy the shoes pictured here from Marui One's website, http://www.maruione.jp :)
La Carmina! This is a totally unrelated comment but I was wondering where everyone finds their boots/shoes! You always sing the praises of Leche by Yoksuke but what are other reliable brands? Where (online or elsewhere) you can find boots similar to Koji Kuga, Buffalo, or Swear; which all stopped selling? Is there anything similar out on the market now? Thank you! ~Jocelyn
Hmm I’m a fan of Iron Fist, Irregular Choice, Tripp NYC… In Japan, there are alt shoes everywhere. Outside Japan, I just browse around and look for items that look awesome… you never know what you can find!
Very Gothic, my girlfriend like this style, and I, i love Alberto Fasciani boots, maybe were different at style but i love my girl. no matter what style she want i support her.