L’ECHOPPE to Launch WUD “ROOT” Sandals on May 16

L’ECHOPPE, operated by BAYCREW’S Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Director and CEO: Masayoshi Komine), will launch WUD “ROOT” on Saturday, May 16. When considering summer sandals, striking a balance between elegance and comfort can be surprisingly difficult. Wooden clogs have a distinctive mood and refined look, but they can become tiring after long wear. Recovery sandals, on the other hand, are remarkably comfortable, yet often carry a strongly sporty impression. L’ECHOPPE selected WUD, a factory brand from Verona, Italy, as something that sits right between the two. WUD is a highly skilled factory brand known for collaborations with CELINE and Alexander McQueen, and for its long history of producing footwear for Dr.Scholl. Its defining feature is an original sole that combines wood and rubber. The wooden sole, made from beech wood, offers not only visual beauty but also antibacterial properties. By combining it with recycled rubber as cushioning material, the design softens the hardness typically associated with wooden soles and creates a naturally walkable feel. The sandals come in two colors: white and black. The white version uses synthetic leather, while the black version uses recycled suede made by reprocessing offcuts and other materials. Even in the same shape, the different materials give each pair a distinct expression. Even in summer, when outfits tend to become lighter, these sandals avoid looking too casual and retain a refined impression. As they are worn, the color and texture of the wood will gradually change, turning them into a pair that feels uniquely personal. These are sandals that are not only about comfort, nor only about fashion, but naturally achieve both. Product details: WUD EX ROOT vegetable leather, price: ¥48,400 tax included, color: white, sizes: 39, 40, 41, 42, 43. WUD ROOT suede, price: ¥46,200 tax included, color: black, sizes: 39, 40, 41, 42, 43. Launch details: Release date: Saturday, May 16. Available at: L’ECHOPPE Aoyama store. Contact: L’ECHOPPE Aoyama store, phone: 03-5413-4714. About L’ECHOPPE: With the hope that the discovery of a single garment can connect people, L’ECHOPPE travels the world in pursuit of unseen new things and overlooked value, collects them, and shares those valuable discoveries. L’ECHOPPE Aoyama store: 1F, 3-17-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Hours: weekdays 12:00-20:00; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-20:00. Closed irregularly. L’ECHOPPE Shibuya store: 2F MIYASHITA PARK SOUTH, 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Hours: 11:00-21:00. Closed irregularly. Press contact: Aoto Shikibu, TEL: 03-5413-4714, aoto-shikibu@baycrews.co.jp. Company information: BAYCREW’S Co., Ltd. Founded July 22, 1977. Representative Chairman: Shigeru Sugimura. President and Director: Masayoshi Komine. Head office: 1-23-21 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Business activities include planning, manufacturing, and sales of women’s and men’s total fashion; operation of directly managed stores; restaurant operation; e-commerce site operation; and furniture sales. Group companies include Saint James Japon Co., Ltd., WILL WORKS Co., Ltd., LADUREE JAPON Co., Ltd., and Le Petit Mec Co., Ltd. Website: http://www.baycrews.co.jp/