There is no exaggeration in saying that the development of the canvas sneaker came with basketball. In the 1950s and 1960s, professional American athletes wore canvas sneakers and sought the functional design of the present day. “Doek Basket” follows the design of the open-lacing basketball shoe and eliminates anything that could be viewed as a specific statement by only considering the material and making the best use of it. The upper uses “New Chamois” which is made of domestic gabardine fabric. The texture is very smooth and has just the right amount of luster, giving it a different look from plain-weave canvas and making it easier to wear all year round. The gabardine fabric, which is densely woven with fine thread, has excellent water repellency and durability, not to mention that caring for it is easy because it is 100% cotton. The footbed is made of cork, which is a naturally breathable material. The vulcanized manufacturing method, which is based on careful handwork, creates products that are necessary and sufficient for today’s lifestyles in terms of beauty, ease of wear, and durability.

DOEK SHOE INDUSTRIES
“Doek” is the original brand of GoodWeaver. Doek is the Dutch word which is the etymology of the Japanese word zukku (“canvas”). Its original meaning is “textile”. The mission of “Doek” is to “make sneakers with high-quality textiles”. From expressive canvas made from old-fashioned power looms, to modern fabrics made with new technologies. They create products that complement the material.