"JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARÇONS" 00's Sculptural leather platform oxford shoes

"JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARÇONS"

00's Sculptural platform wedge oxford shoes

From JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARÇONS, which continues to introduce new possibilities for fashion through Junya Watanabe’s original patterns and experimental sculptural beauty, we present a masterpiece featuring a constructed design.

While grounded in classic oxford shoes, this item has been reimagined into an appearance reminiscent of a sculptural work, thanks to a platform structure that delivers bold height from the forefoot all the way to the heel.

On the glossy black upper, which powerfully reflects light, multiple circular parts are arranged with stitching. By adding an organic rhythm—from a rounded toe to a neat lace-up specification—this design conveys Junya Watanabe’s distinctive refined design sensibility even within its substantial volume.

The thick sole section features a wedge silhouette with varying heights from front to back, so when viewed from the side, the smooth slope stands out clearly. With a unified form created by an upper and sole finished in black, the overall look is both striking and sharply refined. Inside, hints of camel to brown tones are visible, and the elegant contrast with the deep black adds depth to even the smallest details.

The insole still bears the gold lettering “JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARÇONS” and “MADE IN JAPAN.” On the outsole, the “XS” marking can be confirmed. Based on a specification that does not include contemporary identification labeling, as well as a design tendency that reinterprets a classic shoe last with extreme volume, this is an archive piece presumed to have been produced around the 2000s. The contact surface is equipped with rubber parts made by Vibram, allowing it to remain faithful to the sculptural wedge form while translating it into practical use.

This is a piece you should choose if you see your footwear not merely as an accent, but as the core of your styling. With minimalist dresses or slim slacks, it creates a clear sense of balance; and if you let the platform peek out from wide-leg trousers, you can add a natural sense of incongruity and a lingering touch of mode even to everyday outfits. It is an ideal pair for experiencing Junya Watanabe’s sculptural sensibility in full—where classic forms that are not swayed by trends coexist with experimental elements that symbolize an era.

If you are looking for rare archive shoes, please take this opportunity.