goeymon Teams Up With Harajuku-Based Cafe Baggage for New Unda Sandal
Japanese footwear brandgoyemonhas teamed up with Harajuku cafe Baggage for a new limited-edition collaboration available now. Dubbed the 'Goemon Unda Baggage Coffee,' the hybrid sandal-sneaker draws inspiration from post-football relaxation, merging traditional Japanese geta design with modern streetwear sensibilities. Crafted in a coffee-toned colorway that evokes the warmth of espresso, the shoe features Baggage's logo embossed on the footbed and a custom blue heel label using a bespoke font previously exclusive to goyemon. The ¥33,000 JPY ($230 USD) pair highlights the shared philosophy of both brands, where culture, comfort and playfulness meet.
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