Up for sale is a pair of Issey Miyake Slip ons in Purple and a size Large (US9-10, EU42-43).
From the brand's Spring Summer 2000 collection.
Designed by Naoki Terizawa in collaboration with Takashi Murakami & his studio Kaikai Kiki.
Features the eyes that would show up in a couple of his paintings.
Comes with the original box, this pair is one of the harder ones to find, particularly in this size. Generally, the white pair with artwork featured on the lining is more prevalent.
This pair is quite worn, ranging from wear on the canvas to drag on the soles.
Different from a pair of regular vans, they decided to fill the midsole with polyurethane, similar to basketball sneakers. That means that these are disintegrating basically from the inside, as seen in the pictures. When wearing them, the inside of the heel is what is most worn and most felt. The practical solution is to just put a cushiony insole inside to give comfort. The actual outsole of the shoe is like a regular pair of vans, so with a comfy insole they should be as comfy as a pair of vans.
More for collecting purposes given their condition, but have just enough life in them that they can be restored.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for your time.