"Limited to Ginza: Did You Know You Can Create Custom Shoes at Repetto, Famous for Ballet Flats?"
2021.01.08 published
You Can Create Original Shoes at Repetto ♡
The French ballet shoe company "Repetto" is synonymous with ballet shoes, having invented the stitch-and-return method derived from the craftsmanship of dance shoes*
It has been a while since it landed in Japan, and it’s a brand known for being "easy to walk in" and "not tiring even after long hours of walking" ♡
Did you know that you can create original shoes at Repetto?
Customizable "Atelier Repetto" ♡
You can create your customized Repetto at "Atelier Repetto," located in Ginza. This service is exclusive to the Ginza store in Japan*
There are four types of shoes you can customize at Atelier Repetto*
☑Barellina base: Round-toe ballerina shoes. You can change the heel height and the length of the vamp (toe area)*
☑Zizi: Lace-up shoes. Available in women’s, men’s, and kids’ sizes♩
☑Michael: Loafer shoes. Can be created for men as well*
☑Brigitte: Pointed ballerina shoes.
Prices start from ¥51,840 for women, ¥64,800 for men, and ¥42,120 for kids*
There are eight types of materials you can customize at Atelier Repetto.
☑Lamb leather
☑Gingham check lamb leather
☑Crystal goat skin suede
☑Goat skin suede
☑Patent leather
☑Satin
☑Rurex
☑Fancy fabric
You can also add ribbons, engrave letters on the insoles, place Repetto's "r" logo on the right heel, and attach charms, allowing for various customizations♩
While there are high-end shoe brands that allow some customization like changing materials or colors and adding names,
I have never seen a brand that allows for such freedom in customization♡
Stunning Creations from "Atelier Repetto" ♡
So, what kind of customized Repetto shoes are stylish people actually making?
A base of white with black dots, black piping, and a pale-toned ribbon for a chic and cute look ♡
There’s gold glitter on the back♩
Ballet shoes made from soft materials with elastic for easy walking* A charm featuring a ballet dancer and a tag is on the left foot, while a charm with a star and a heart is on the right foot ♡
A blue base with cream-colored piping. It has a special feel as the couple wears matching shoes♩
Shimmering gold and pink ballet shoes ♡ The light pink piping with a darker pink ribbon looks stylish♩
Cream and white pointed-toe shoes. Perfect for bridal shoes ♡
Shocking pink base with light blue piping. You can even engrave your name and the date of creation on the insole, which is unique to Atelier Repetto*
Pink pointed-toe shoes with pink piping and pink ribbon, a fully pink Repetto ♡
Ice blue Repetto shoes with blue ribbon ♡ A demure design that could serve as something blue too*
A vibrant light blue base with navy piping and ribbon ♡ Light blue shoes aren’t readily available, so it could be nice to boldly try a rare color*
Pink shoes with pink piping. A blue ribbon adds a cute accent ♡
Rare all-pink men’s shoes ♡ Especially unique for a wedding♩
Let’s Create My Repetto ♡
Isn’t it wonderful that you can create original shoes at "Repetto," the famous ballet shoe maison?
It would be amazing to customize them to be bridal shoes*
The fact that you can create matching shoes with your partner is also a nice point♩
Since this service is exclusive to the Ginza store in Japan, if you're interested, be sure to visit the store directly*
➡【Official HP】About Atelier Repetto