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# SUBU’s anniversary tour puts winter-footwear shapes on show
- URL: https://simpl.asia/subu-anniversary-tour-kyoto-winter-footwear/
- Published: 2026-10-27T06:01:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-27T06:01:13.000Z
- Description: SUBU’s tenth-anniversary tour puts its winter-footwear collection in a setting where visitors can try the shapes rather than judge them from a catalogue. The Kyoto stop is scheduled at Shoden Eigen-in through 3 November, with advance reservations required.
- Author: Team
- Tags: News, Footwear, SUBU

SUBU’s tenth-anniversary tour puts its winter-footwear collection in a setting where visitors can try the shapes rather than judge them from a catalogue. The Kyoto stop is scheduled at Shoden Eigen-in through 3 November, with advance reservations required.

## A loafer shape without the heel

One example is DOTS LOAFER Black, shown here in the brand’s product and lookbook photographs. A bit-style metal detail gives the front a familiar loafer reference, while the back remains open. The Japanese online shop lists ¥12,100 including tax. That catalogue price does not establish the price or stock of a particular size at the event.

The official specification is a polyurethane upper, a brushed polyester insole and a synthetic-rubber sole. It should not be mistaken for a conventional leather loafer simply because the surface looks glossy in photographs. The construction and open heel make it a different proposition from a closed dress shoe.

![SUBU DOTS LOAFER Black pair viewed from above, official product photograph](https://simpl.asia/content/images/2026/10/body-01-49.jpg)

SUBU DOTS LOAFER Black pair viewed from above, official product photograph Photo: SUBU / Idea Port.

![DOTS LOAFER Black side profile showing its open heel](https://simpl.asia/content/images/2026/10/body-02-50.jpg)

DOTS LOAFER Black side profile showing its open heel Photo: SUBU / Idea Port.

## The fitting opportunity

SUBU’s 19 October announcement describes an anniversary collection of ten forms and 22 colours alongside archive displays. Kyoto’s advertised hours are 11:00–16:30\. Reservation availability has not been verified, and the venue photographs here are supplied previews, not images of an attended event.

A tour-exclusive item is also teased, but its exact specification and remaining stock are not established. The photographed DOTS LOAFER is a named catalogue model; we are not presenting it as that secret item.

![DOTS LOAFER Black pair with bit-style metal details](https://simpl.asia/content/images/2026/10/body-03-50.jpg)

DOTS LOAFER Black pair with bit-style metal details Photo: SUBU / Idea Port.

![Model wearing DOTS LOAFER Black in the official anniversary collection lookbook](https://simpl.asia/content/images/2026/10/body-04-49.jpg)

Model wearing DOTS LOAFER Black in the official anniversary collection lookbook Photo: SUBU / Idea Port.

## Practical limits still matter

For DOTS LOAFER, SUBU advises gentle surface cleaning and shade drying and says to avoid a washing machine. Its size ranges are guidance, not a guarantee of personal fit. We have not tested warmth, grip or durability.

For readers outside Japan, this is a regional fitting and retail event. Malaysian stock, international delivery and access to a particular session remain unconfirmed. The useful reason to pay attention is the chance to compare unfamiliar sandal shapes on foot, not an assumption that an anniversary edition is inherently a better buy.

![Kyoto Shoden Eigen-in garden, venue photograph supplied by SUBU](https://simpl.asia/content/images/2026/10/body-05-50.jpg)

Kyoto Shoden Eigen-in garden, venue photograph supplied by SUBU Photo: SUBU / Idea Port.

![Shoden Eigen-in veranda and garden, official venue preview photograph](https://simpl.asia/content/images/2026/10/body-06-50.jpg)

Shoden Eigen-in veranda and garden, official venue preview photograph Photo: SUBU / Idea Port.

Sources: [SUBU / Idea Port original tour announcement](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000150214.html?ref=simpl.asia); [Official DOTS LOAFER Black product and care details](https://subu2016-onlinestore.com/products/dots-loafer-black?ref=simpl.asia); [Official shop with current Kyoto reservation banner](https://subu2016-onlinestore.com/?ref=simpl.asia); [Official anniversary tour site](https://subu2016-10th.com/?ref=simpl.asia). Checked 2026-10-27T00:44:08.326777+00:00.