It was named for the traditional Japanese stitching method — sashiko — that its 15 workers use to upcycle secondhand sneakers, including New Balance, Vans, Converse, Nike and even Dr.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 25: Detail of the sneakers worn by OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on March 25 ...

These buckle slides that look like a Birkenstock and a jelly sandal had a baby are poised to be *the* shoe of the summer.