One definition of fashion is to use an object for a different purpose than the original use. Shoes for sport often put emphasis on functionality, but many of these styles have become fashionable. As you head towards Nakameguro Station you will find the shoe store Worm Tokyo.
Orange, Pink, Gold. These bright colors line the store. The owner of the store, has a connection with a sister location in LA, so he is always aware of the latest trends.
To those unfamiliar with the world of sneakers and high end basketball shoes let us quickly go over the history. While there are a number of factors for the rise of sneaker fashion, one integral figure was the basketball legend Michael Jordan. Until Jordan’s time most shoes used in basketball and other sports were bland and practical. His custom line of shoes helped spark more creativity in the world of athletic shoes.
You may be shocked that one pair can cost over 400 US dollars. The reason for this is that many of the shoes are limited release, meaning they are not made in large quantities. These aren’t just shoes for consumption, there is a story behind them. You may purchase them because you like the specific producer, or maybe because you like the specific concept. These are the various stories that make you want to buy them.
In fact, there is even a word for the people who buy, sell, and trade these high end shoes, it is known in America as being a “sneaker head”. Sometimes people trade for fun while other times, like playing the stock market, people buy to make a profit.
Name: Worm Tokyo
Address: Tokyo, Shibuya-Ku, Nakameguro 3-2-19 1F
☎︎: 03-6303-4613
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 13:00pm～20:00pm Weekends 13:00pm～18:00pm