SHOES MASTER Magazine Vol.42 2024 AUTUMN/WINTER

"SHOES MASTER Magazine" vol.42 Autumn/Winter 2024 issue (on sale September 30, 2024) Feature summary

Since its launch in the spring of 2004, the shoes and sneaker magazine SHOES MASTER has been published twice a year, at the end of March and September. This issue, the 42nd in the series, features two major features: a special 20th anniversary project, "Japanese Brand Sneakers" (Part 2), which features carefully selected Japanese brands from the perspective of a sneaker specialist magazine, and a report from Salomon's Annecy headquarters in France.
In addition, we bring you the latest sneaker topics for fall and winter, totaling 260 pages.

20th Anniversary Special Project
[Special Feature] Japanese Brand Sneakers, Part 2
It is an undeniable fact that the sneaker scene has been driven by Western sports brands, and this trend is unlikely to change in the future. However, Japanese brands are not giving up. The presence of Japanese brands in the sneaker scene is relatively increasing, and independent brands that captivate sneakers both in Japan and abroad with their original ideas are being born one after another from all over the country. Shouldn't SHOES MASTER, a media outlet originating in Japan, also pay more attention to Japanese brands? The special feature "Japanese Brand Sneakers" was started with this idea in mind. This special feature will be delivered in two consecutive issues as a special project for the 20th anniversary of the launch of SHOES MASTER. In this second part, we feature Japanese brands carefully selected from the perspective of a sneaker specialist magazine.
MOONSTAR FINE VULCANIZED / SPINGLE / hide-base project / Onitsuka Tiger / Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO / DESCENTE / RFW / rig footwear / OAO / goyemon

[Feature] The true value and evolution of "Salomon"
Annecy, France Headquarters Report
How much do you know about Salomon? We went to the headquarters in Annecy, France to find out the true nature of this brand, which is rapidly gaining presence in the sneaker scene. Through interviews with key people in charge of design and development, and a look back at the classic shoes of the past, we provide a thorough report on Salomon's "past" and "future".

[Special Close-up]
Mizuno Sportstyle Best Selection & Mizuno × BUAISOU
New standard vest model and indigo dyeing proposed by Mizuno Sports Style
ASICS SportStyle
A must-see special model for sneaker fans
BILLY'S ENT 10th ANNIVERSARY
Billy's past 10 years and future plans
ABC-MART 45th Anniversary
A special model celebrating the 45th anniversary has been released

＜OTHER CONTENTS＞
CLOSE UP “BRAND” NEW ITEMS 25 new models from brands carefully selected by the editorial department
NIKE SPORTSTYLE / adidas Originals / New Balance / PUMA / VANS / On / Salomon Sportstyle etc.
CLOSE UP “SHOP” NEW ITEMS Exclusive models from 9 shops carefully selected by the editorial department
EDITOR'S SELECT: The 12 best models of the season, selected by the editorial team
2024 F/F COMPLETE CATALOG 2024 Fall/Winter latest sneaker catalog