- Brightway's classic slip-on shoes are comfortable and elegant, creating a luxurious look from the feet up.
Brightway's classic series, leather slip-ons, are easy to wear, yet can be worn elegantly like loafers.
The coating process has made it an all-weather model that can be used safely even on rainy days.
Come experience Brightway's new standard, which combines beauty and functionality.
What's Feature?
~ Comfortable and elegant, A minimalist design that creates a sense of luxury from the feet up .
It has the elegance of a loafer, but is comfortable like a soft sneaker.
Brightway's classic slip-on, Model Y, combines the best of both worlds in a balanced way.
By eliminating unnecessary decorations and creating a minimalist design, we have created a design that can be easily matched with any scene or style.
~ Unique last design provides a comfortable foot width while improving heel fit ~
While maintaining the spacious width of the foot, the heel area has been narrowed to provide a more secure fit around the heel.
Through repeated consultations with our loyal customers, Brightway has evolved even further in pursuit of a more beautiful and comfortable fit.
Two years have passed since the first model was released, and now we invite you to experience the updated slip-on.
~ Selection of materials for comfortable wear
Brightway shoes are characterized by the comfortable feeling of being "softly and gently wrapped" the moment you put them on, and the firm hold on the heel.
The secret lies in the genuine leather core material (leather counter) used in the heel.
While many sneakers use resin or plastic materials, Brightway uses genuine leather for all of its models.
This core material is made from the bottom layer of cowhide, which would normally be discarded.
It is rare, expensive, and requires time and skill to manufacture, so there are only a few factories in Japan that can use it.
This traditional manufacturing method, which takes time and care, allows the shoes to conform to your feet the more you wear them, resulting in a comfortable fit that prevents them from slipping off.
"The essence of good shoes is revealed in the invisible details"
Brightway continues to make shoes with integrity today, upholding the philosophy that its founder held dear.
~ Special coating makes it suitable for all weather conditions. Beautiful and comfortable every day ~
The leather surface has been coated to make it suitable for light rain. (Note: Although the leather on this product is coated, it is not waterproof.)
We have collaborated with a Japanese tanner (leather producer) with excellent technical skills to develop leather that can be worn safely every day and is easy to clean.
These shoes are a great companion for everyday use and for taking with you on trips.
~ All parts are replaceable. A repair service that you can enjoy for a long time ~ 
All parts of brightway sneakers can be repaired or replaced.
(*Repairs and part replacements are paid services.)
One thing worth mentioning is that it supports full sole replacement, which is rare for sneakers.
While many high-priced sneakers do not offer replacement of the original soles, brightway can restore them to like-new condition.
Many of the main parts, including the cup insole, are also replaceable.
This system is possible because all manufacturing processes are completed domestically and our own craftsmen carefully tailor each pair of shoes.
It's not just about making a pair of shoes and then being done with it, but about creating a pair of shoes that will last a long time.
Brightway continues to make shoes that will be loved for a long time through sustainable manufacturing.
- Domestic materials and local manufacturing -
Brightway is made by International Shoes Co., Ltd., a leather shoe manufacturing factory in Osaka.
The founder is Yoshikazu Ueda.
Our shoemaking began in 1954 in a small workshop run by two people.
For over half a century since then, we have supported the shoemaking of many women's shoe brands both in Japan and overseas.
Since our founding, we have always valued "making good shoes with sincerity."
Even now, half a century later, we still place great importance on carefully crafting a pair of shoes that can be loved for a long time.
In addition, at Brightway , we source ingredients produced in Japan from producers we know personally whenever possible.
Before starting production, we always visit the producers, listen to their thoughts, and share the vision we are aiming for before we start creating together.
~ Passing on Japanese materials and techniques to the next generation ~
The reason brightway is committed to using domestically produced materials is because we want to once again share the culture and techniques of Japanese shoemaking with the world.
Japan has a history of compassion, careful handwork, and manufacturing rooted in the local community.
In order to protect and properly convey this value, we actively use materials made in Japan.
While many factories have moved production overseas, Brightway has chosen to continue making shoes here in Osaka.
This is to pass on the techniques and spirit that our predecessors have preserved to the next generation.
Just like in Europe, the artisan's philosophy and techniques are passed down from parent to child.
We would like to build such a manufacturing utopia in Japan as well.
To create shoes that will still be loved 10 years from now, and a brand that we can be proud of even 100 years from now.
Today, brightway continues to face the challenge of shoemaking with sincerity.
