Sofa Series
The shoes on this page have a high rebounding comfort insole.
We want to solve all problems related to pumps!
The number of formal and business occasions where [it is necessary to wear pumps] has drastically decreased. The ability to wear a variety of shoes is a delight for those who have been cramped in pumps, and for Belle as well.

Q1 How do you feel about wearing pumps?
Impossible for a long time
They become uncomfortable quickly.
I have a hard time standing up at work.
Too tight!
My toes hurt too much!

Q2 If they didn't hurt, what would you like about them?
More choices of shoes I can wear!
I would look taller!
I wouldn't have to worry about the hem of my clothes!
I would have a straighter back!
I would be more conscious of my posture
Stylish

So what if there was a pump that was easy to wear, didn't tire you out, and didn't hurt?
Conclusion [I would wear pumps if they didn't hurt!]
Then we want to solve all your problems about pumps!
Belle & Sofa, which has been making shoes for over 50 years
President Masaharu Takayama, who is also a shoemaker, started to invent a new structure to solve the problems related to pumps while living in pumps.

[Can't you make pumps that don't get tired even if you wear them all day long?]
President Takayama, who felt the same way as our female staff, continued to voluntarily live in pumps after that.
I want to make pumps that are as good as sneakers!
At the somewhat strong request of the female staff, we asked the male staff, including President Takayama, to spend some time wearing pumps.
At first, they were comfortable [surprisingly, I can run...], but after some time, they stopped moving [the soles of my feet are so tight], [the heels catch on the stairs], [I want to sit down].
People don't realize until they experience it themselves!
After receiving numerous requests from staff who love pumps and customers who need pumps, the president decided to develop new pumps.
We had received frequent requests for them before, but to be honest, they were a bit of a stranger to us because our male staff, including the president, had never worn pumps.

[What are the requirements for the perfect pumps?
President Masaharu Takayama, a shoemaker, realized the necessary conditions for perfect pumps in his life with pumps. .......
A wide range of sizes Softness of the material (21.5~25.5cm)
Cushioning, no forward slipping, easy on big toe, and load distribution
Vegan leather for a gentle feel around the foot
Shock absorption ・ Highly resilient insole maintains cushioning for a long time!
The insole and outsole (sole) interlock to act as a stopper to prevent forward slippage.
Arch support distributes and supports body weight and reduces thumping sound.

01 Maintains cushioning for a long time
High resilience insole reduces fatigue
Low resilience insoles are slow to return to normal after sinking, and they sag when weight is placed on them continuously. High resilience insoles do not sink, but continue to absorb shock to the feet and legs with pleasant elasticity.
In addition, the cushioning of the sole material not only softens the impact on the feet, but also reduces the noise of heels, which can be a problem.

02 Preventing forward slip with an unprecedented structure
Reduces load on the toes
The slope of the heel causes the foot to slip forward, concentrating the load of body weight on the toes, which can lead to fatigue after long periods of wear, even if the size is right.
Toe stress contributes to deformation of the joints of the foot and affects health and longevity.
The structure prevents the foot from slipping forward and does not put excessive stress on the toes.
The unevenness of the foot, insole, and sole interlock to prevent forward slip.
Insole and foot engage + sole and insole engage = no forward slippage!

03 Arch support to distribute the load
Reduces load on the toes
The sole material is angled to support the arch of the foot.
By supporting and pushing up the arch, the weight load concentrated on the toes could be distributed over the entire sole.

About VENUS insoles
This product is a pump with a special structure insole built in. Depending on the shape of your feet, you may feel pain when you start wearing them.
If you feel a great deal of discomfort, please try them on indoors first in the following way. 1.
1) Put your feet in as they are.
First, please try on the shoes as they were delivered. If you do not feel any pain or have any size problem, please wear them outside as they are.

2. toe insole addition
Use the black side with the stickers [left] and [right] facing up.
If you experience forward slippage or pain or discomfort in the toes, please try on the toe insoles without removing the sticker on the back side. If the pain or discomfort is resolved with the addition of the toe insole, please peel off the sticker on the back and adhere the insole, and wear it outside as it is.

(1)Take out the insole
Remove the insole once it has been in the shoe from the beginning.

(2)Add the toe insole
Place the black side up in the toe. At this time, do not remove the seal on the back side yet.

(3)Put the insole back in and try it on
Place the removed insole back on top of the toe insole and try it on again. If the discomfort is resolved, peel off the sticker on the back side and adhere the insole.

[Vegan leather is gentle to animals and the earth.]
Protects the global environment: The material reproduces a texture similar to genuine leather, and is made without using animal-derived materials.
Gently fits your feet: Super soft! No soreness from the day you put them on.
Can be worn even on rainy days: Easy to care for as they are resistant to mildew.

If the difference between your foot circumference and foot width is plus or minus 4mm, there is no problem due to the elongation of the material.
Please consider the foot circumference and width of the foot after special order processing as approximate dimensions, since there is an error due to the elongation rate of the material.
Please consider these dimensions as approximate.

[Note on color]
The actual color may look slightly different depending on your monitor settings and the lighting in your room.
Vegan leather is a material that reproduces the texture and color tone close to genuine leather by having craftsmen repeat the dyeing process many times. Insole and sole materials are also mixed with pigments by hand by craftsmen. The coloring is affected by temperature and humidity, so each lot has a different hue and grain (wrinkle). We hope you will enjoy it as the individuality and taste of each product.
Please be assured that we try to match the color of both pairs of shoes.
The color of vegan leather may migrate to your socks depending on the conditions of use due to the nature of the dye. Please avoid wearing light-colored socks because they are particularly prone to color migration when the inside is damp from rain or perspiration.
Please note that the colors of the lining, insole, sole material, and insole are subject to change without notice.