Shintaro Yamamoto

Shintaro Yamamoto

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Shintaro Yamamoto is a Tokyo-based footwear designer renowned for his avant-garde creations that challenge traditional shoe design. As the founder of the label Kids Love Gaite, he has gained acclaim for his whimsical and unconventional shoes, including collaborations with Comme des Garçons Homme Plus. His work often incorporates playful and surreal elements, such as shoes with exaggerated shapes and features, reflecting his philosophy of breaking free from orthodox styles.

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Shintaro Yamamoto is the footwear Dr Frankenstein behind them all.

Socks & Jandals: How To Nail Fashion’s ‘Wrong Shoe Theory’ Trend
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
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Shintaro Yamamoto is the footwear Dr Frankenstein behind the most form-shattering, smirk-inducing dress shoes in recent memory.

‘Monster shoes’: When brands need a truly wild shoe - they hire this man
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-22
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