SPINGLE

SPINGLE is a leather sneaker brand made by Spingle Company, which runs its head office and its own factory in Fuchu, Hiroshima Prefecture, under president Takahisa Uchida. The brand started in 2002 as SPINGLE MOVE and was shown at the Paris and Milan collections in 2004. Artisans make its sneakers by hand using the vulcanized construction method, often with kangaroo leather uppers. Core models include the SP-110 and SP-442. Recent releases include a co-developed Vibram sole and a collaboration with Hiroshima Electric Railway. Pairs typically sell for about ¥22,000–30,000.