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Japanese Brand Fisherman's Sandals Japanese Brand Fisherman’s Sandals “GYOSAN” Vectop Co., Ltd. Sanmaicho 89-2, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa 221-0862, JAPAN Made in Japan TEL: +81-45-624-9772 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.vectop.jp What is “ GYOSAN ” ?? 1. Fisherman’s stylish sandals in Japan. 2. Popular among Japanese youth & Celebrities. 3. Durable, Anti-slip, Comfortable. 4. Great variety of colors, Extensive selection. Gyosan are stylish thong sandals “MADE IN JAPAN”. Gyosan have been very popular among Japanese youth since the year 2000. Originally, Gyosan were local sandals worn in Ogasawara islands because their durability and anti-slip effect were loved by local fishermen. Around 2000, Gyosan gained popularity in mainland Japan developing the variety of colors and styles. Gyosan won the favor of Scuba Divers, Surfers, Fishermen, and Hula-dancers. Some celebrities introduced Gyosan as their fashionable footwear, and their reputation spread nationwide. Mark of Quality Engraved brand mark of “PEARL” guarantees the quality SECRETS of “GyoSan” of “MADE IN JAPAN”. PEARL is the only authentic manufacturer of GYOSAN. Single-piece Structure Gyosan is made of single-piece. There is NO joint between sole and thong. The durability is second to none. That’s why so many professionals love Gyosan. Anti-slip cutting The secret of Gyosan’s Anti-slip effect lies in its cutting. The technical cutting* grip the slippery ground. You will not slip anymore on wet floor, deck board and rocky shore. *There are two types of cutting depending on the styles. Material Synthetic Resin Basic DATA Origin MADE IN JAPAN Weight About 460g / pair Men’s : 25～28.0cm (US 7～10) Size Lady’s : 22～25.5cm (US 4.5～8) Gyosan has huge variety of colors and styles. There are 4 styles, 11colors, 3sizes. (plus, Variety of “GYOSAN ” 2types of strap for Men’s.) For the detail, refer to the “GYOSAN Catalog”. 4 Styles (Sample : Pink) & Normal Clear Metallic Neon 11 Colors Color\Style Normal Clear Metallic Neon Red ○ ― ○ ― Pink ○ ○ ○ ○ Green ○ ○ ○ ○ Purple ○ ○ ○ ― Yellow ○ ○ ― ○ Triple Single Orange ○ ― ― ○ (Men’s Normal ONLY) Sky Blue ○ ○ ○ ― SIZE Navy Blue ○ ○ ― ― Lady’s M 22.0～23.0cm Black ○ ○ ― ― Lady’s L 23.0～24.0cm White ○ ― ― ― Lady’s LL 24.0～25.5cm Silver ― ― ○ ― Men’s L 25.0～26.0cm Popular styles are Clear and Metallic. Men’s LL 26.0～27.0cm Popular colors are Pink and Black. (in Japan) Men’s 3L 27.0～28.0cm GYOSAN got a ride ※You MUST NOT distribute these images. on the Big Wave of “ARASHI ”. In 2009, Satoshi Ohno, the leader of the most popular Japanese idol group “ARASHI”, introduced GYOSAN in the famous TV show. That became the breakthrough for GYOSAN. ARASHI is especially popular in Asia, like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, and Thai. Mr. Ohno is well known as a fishing lover. He became fond of GYOSAN personally, and introduced GYOSAN in a famous TV show to the viewers not only as the fisherman’s sandal, but as the stylish Satoshi Ohno casual footwear.(right) The feedback was immense. Even during the program was still on the air, the phone call for order kept on ringing. The color he wore was sold out in a minute. In the other show, Mr. Ohno introduced his original style to wear different colors on each foot.(left) Many fans of ARASHI rushed to get GYOSAN, and followed his style. The Big Wave of GYOSAN caused by Mr. Ohno overwhelmed over Japan. And the Big Wave is coming to Asia now!!! GYOSAN Catalog Normal (Men’s) Red Green Purple Yellow Orange Navy Blue Black White Vectop Co., Ltd. Strap SINGLE Sanmaicho 89-2, Kanagawa-ku, Men’s : L 25.0～26.0cm (US 7～8) Yokohama City, Kanagawa 221-0862, JAPAN Size Men’s : LL 26.0～27.0cm (US 8～9) TEL: +81-45-624-9772 E-mail: [email protected] Men’s : 3L 27.0～28.0cm (US 9～10) http://www.vectop.jp GYOSAN Catalog Normal (Lady’s) Pink Yellow Orange Sky Blue Black White Vectop Co., Ltd. Strap TRIPLE Sanmaicho 89-2, Kanagawa-ku, Lady’s : M 22.0～23.0cm (US 4.5～5.5) Yokohama City, Kanagawa 221-0862, JAPAN Size Lady’s : L 23.0～24.0cm (US 5.5～6.5) TEL: +81-45-624-9772 E-mail: [email protected] Lady’s : LL 24.0～25.5cm (US 6.5～8) http://www.vectop.jp GYOSAN Catalog Clear (Men’s & Lady’s) Pink Green Purple Yellow Sky Blue Navy Blue Black Strap TRIPLE Men’s : L 25.0～26.0cm (US 7～8) Men’s : LL 26.0～27.0cm (US 8～9) Vectop Co., Ltd. Men’s : 3L 27.0～28.0cm (US 9～10) Sanmaicho 89-2, Kanagawa-ku, Size Lady’s : M 22.0～23.0cm (US 4.5～5.5) Yokohama City, Kanagawa 221-0862, JAPAN Lady’s : L 23.0～24.0cm (US 5.5～6.5) TEL: +81-45-624-9772 E-mail: [email protected] Lady’s : LL 24.0～25.5cm (US 6.5～8) http://www.vectop.jp GYOSAN Catalog Metallic (Men’s & Lady’s) Red Pink Green Purple Sky Blue Silver Strap TRIPLE Men’s : L 25.0～26.0cm (US 7～8) Men’s : LL 26.0～27.0cm (US 8～9) Vectop Co., Ltd. Men’s : 3L 27.0～28.0cm (US 9～10) Sanmaicho 89-2, Kanagawa-ku, Size Lady’s : M 22.0～23.0cm (US 4.5～5.5) Yokohama City, Kanagawa 221-0862, JAPAN Lady’s : L 23.0～24.0cm (US 5.5～6.5) TEL: +81-45-624-9772 E-mail: [email protected] Lady’s : LL 24.0～25.5cm (US 6.5～8) http://www.vectop.jp GYOSAN Catalog Neon (Men’s & Lady’s) Pink Green Yellow Orange Strap TRIPLE Men’s : L 25.0～26.0cm (US 7～8) Men’s : LL 26.0～27.0cm (US 8～9) Vectop Co., Ltd. Men’s : 3L 27.0～28.0cm (US 9～10) Sanmaicho 89-2, Kanagawa-ku, Size Lady’s : M 22.0～23.0cm (US 4.5～5.5) Yokohama City, Kanagawa 221-0862, JAPAN Lady’s : L 23.0～24.0cm (US 5.5～6.5) TEL: +81-45-624-9772 E-mail: [email protected] Lady’s : LL 24.0～25.5cm (US 6.5～8) http://www.vectop.jp .
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