Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) developed PARCASSIO man-made leather, which is known for a luxurious feel and lightness on a par with natural leather, as well as ease of care. New Balance Japan (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has selected PARCASSIO for a new line of travel and walking shoes that will go on sale in July 2005. (There will be two models: the MW660 for men and the WW660 for ladies.) New Balance Japan has an established reputation for producing shoes that offer the optimum fit.
PARCASSIO is a luxury man-made leather developed by Kuraray that offers the characteristic lightness of man-made leather (approximately 30% lighter than natural leather) and ease of care, together with a soft feel and excellent air and moisture permeability. Because it can be worked using the same traditional methods used on natural leather, it also offers the look and feel of luxury.
New Balance Japan chose PARCASSIO for this new line of travel and walking shoes because its lightness and softness allow design and production of the most comfortable shoe possible, suitable for wear when on the move or in an airport, walking or in flight, whenever a comfortable shoe for walking is needed. In addition, PARCASSIO allows the design of shoes suitable for casual wear, business, and a broad range of other applications. Its suitability is further enhanced by the ease with which it is cared for. Even on long trips or in rainy weather, a quick wipe is all that is required.
Since Kuraray introduced CLARINO in 1965, it has remained the leading manufacturer of man-made leather by constant study of natural leather and the development of new materials. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Company's participation in this industry, and it remains committed to expanding its man-made leather business through the development of highly original new materials through the honing of its technological expertise in the areas of nonwoven fabrics and processing.
Widths and sizes | Up to EE, 24.0 to 28.0cm |
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Colors | Brown and black |
Price | ¥10,290 (¥9,800 before tax) |
Availability | From July 2005 |
Widths and sizes | Up to EE, 22.0 to 25.0cm |
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Colors | Red and mahogany, black, and off-white |
Price | ¥9,765 (¥9,300 before tax) |
Availability | From July 2005 |