I’ve always been a fan of the classic Mickey Mouse watch. As usual, leave it to the Japanese to perfect an American classic.

The classic Mickey Mouse watch was originally introduced in 1933 and made by the Ingersoll Waterbury Clock Co. of Waterbury, Conn.

This watch is actually made by Citizen in Japan. It’s a limited edition chronograph model and signifies the 10th anniversary of Jam Home Made.

For around ¥33,600 it’s all yours ($398), you all better beat me to it though.

Time to call that Japanese proxy of yours and score yourself these new kicks.

Museum Ark in Japan always do a great job customizing their Aldens. I love these PTB Boots with the gold eyelets and speedlaces. Museum Ark orders nearly all of their Aldens on the Modified (orthopedic) last, so they are great for my dang near flat feet.

Oh and dont forget that lovely soft crepe sole. Perfect for storming through the soon to be slush in the streets!

Needles has always been one of my favorite brands out of Japan. The clothing is a bit loud and is always a great twist of Japanese functionality and American sport.

Recently released are their Horsebit Moccasins, a play off the classic Gucci loafer but with camp soles. A great mix for me as even though I prefer shoes with leather soles and heels, I almost always wear more casual shoes in the summer.

These shoes are handsewn in the USA and made with leather from a well known British tannery. If you’re seriously fiending for these I suggest using a Japanese proxy, as they are only available for sale in Japan (dang).

White Mountaineering is continuing to become a favorite brand of mine.

Not only do they have a great logo with a slick font but its designed and founded by Yosuke Aizawa, a former assistant to Junya Watanabe.

The brand is summed up by 3 rules (via Yosuke Aizawa)

One, design. Two,utility. Three, technology. (that’s deep huh?)

These backpacks, designed with waterproof zippers and ballistic cordura are a great example.

Available at Union Los Angeles and in Japan (obviously)

I’ve always been on the fence about Visvim…its hyped up quite a bit, its pretty expensive and always a bit exotic looking.

Thanks to a special someone I got to pick up a pair for myself and see if these were the real deal. Yes they are…

Visvim was founded by Hiroki Nakamura in 2001 and has always approached footwear differently. Most of their shoes have a running sole, they even have goodyear welted tennis shoes. These shoes are part of the FOLK line which has natural cork insoles that mold to your feet.

Leather lined with a canvas upper that’s very breathable I wore these all day and have been quite comfortable if I may say so.

I love that they look somewhat like a high tech Gucci shoe…

Don’t get me wrong, its going to take a lot to replace my standard go to of longwings but these present a bit of competition.

Pair this with a khaki suit and I’ll be kicking back all summer.

Where’s my Arnold Palmer!?

more pics below…