Experience shoe fitting with 3D technology in Ginza

When you are choosing a pair of shoes, what do you look for? Your favourite brand? A cute design? Of course, shoes that don’t fit will just cause exhaustion and pain. Finding clothes that fit is certainly important, but even more care is needed when searching for shoes that fit.

Visit the women’s footwear area on the second floor to try the free personal shoe counselling service. Experts there can help you find a pair of shoes that fits perfectly. After your feet are measured in 3D, a counsellor-certified stylist will analyse the data and work with you to find perfectly fitting shoes.

First, a 3D measuring instrument is used to accurately measure the size and shape of your feet.

The results are made into a chart on a single sheet of paper that provides a variety of information at a glance. In addition to the length, circumference and width of your feet, it provides information on the length of each section and on the unique characteristics of your feet, as well as your recommended shoe size. It even gives advice to help you choose a pair of shoes that is just right for you. Although the charts are printed in Japanese, you can receive an explanation in a variety of other languages.

3D results: many customers learn interesting facts about their feet after an analysis. People with thin heels tend to slip out of shoes, resulting in the need for a narrow fit for everyday comfort. Dimension variations between narrow and wide feet can be as small as 0.3mm and result in the need for different fits of shoe.

Based on the data from the chart, the stylist picks out several shoe styles that would be perfect for each season. For an evening party, clear glass mule sandals from the Japanese brand Boutique Osaki are a popular choice because of their cool and elegant bow design.

Low-heeled glass mule sandals with a narrow 22mm fitting are a perfect fit for some feet, compared to a standard 22.5mm measurement.

For those with short toes, insoles are recommended in order to raise the foot to a comfortable level and eliminate pain.

You can find inserts and other shoe accessories at the Shoes Cosme section in the corner of the footwear floor. These convenient products can make your shoes more comfortable with little fuss.

The personal counselling service for shoes requires a reservation. Many customers make an appointment the same day* and then do some shopping on other floors while waiting. Foreign language attendants are available, so there’s no need to worry about anything getting lost in translation.

*(Note you may be unable to make a reservation during busy periods or if no foreign language attendants are available.)

The women’s shoes section features a wide range of items which only a department store can provide. Mitsukoshi Isetan also features products from its original brand, Number Twenty-one. You can find your perfect pair of shoes no matter what brand it is. So why not come on down and give the service a try? Mitsukoshi Isetan’s courteous stylists will help you to learn about your actual shoe size and you can try on a pair that perfectly fits your feet.