Marubeni Consumer Brands Co., Ltd. From the United States! Kizik, a hands-free shoe that 80% of people try on and buy, opens Japan’s first pop-up store in Daikanyama, Tokyo

[Marubeni Consumer Brands Co., Ltd.] From the United States! Kizik, hands-free shoes that 80% of people who try them on purchase, opens Japan’s first pop-up store in Daikanyama, Tokyo ​
Marubeni Consumer Brands Co., Ltd. Press release: April 18, 2025 From the US! Kizik, hands-free shoes that 80% of people who try them on purchase, opens Japan’s first pop-up store in Daikanyama, Tokyo “Pop-up limited pre-sale” of new colors from the best-selling item “Athens 2” coming this summer has also been decided
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-fb6eec8035f08215e1d6ffd6fa7eb19e-3900×3607.jpg Kizik POP-UP STORE Kizik, a hands-free shoe brand from the United States developed by Marubeni Consumer Brands Co., Ltd. (location: Taito-ku, Tokyo/President: Hideto Takahara), will hold its first pop-up store in Japan in Daikanyama, Tokyo for one month from Saturday, April 19, 2025 to Sunday, May 18, 2025. A pop-up store where you can try out new products from Kizik, a rapidly growing brand in the U.S. that is loved by innovators and foreign celebrities Kizik, based in Utah, USA, is a hands-free shoe brand that allows you to put on shoes instantly without using your hands by just casually stepping on your heel, and is also difficult to take off. The brand has been rapidly growing in recent years, producing products that incorporate cutting-edge technology and ideas that are innovative in the industry, and has sold over 3 million pairs in the United States over the past three years. Kizik’s hands-free shoes are different from the typical slip-on heel method. When you step on your foot dynamically, the unique “Spring Back Heel” feature in the heel instantly returns to its original position, keeping your foot firmly in place. This highly unique technology, developed and created by design engineering majors and mathematicians, has created hands-free shoes that are “hard to take off.” It can be used not only in daily life, but also in various situations such as travel and business trips. The Springback Heel is one of more than 20 innovative technologies built to enable
comfortable movement, and we also have more than 200 hands-free patents or pending patents, including our patented step-in shoe technology, branded as F.A.S.T.(R) (Foot Activated Shoe Technology). Its innovative universal design has captivated people all over the world, and it was awarded Best Accessibility Tech at the world’s largest technology exhibition, “The Best Tech at CES 2023,” held in Las Vegas, USA. Japan’s first pop-up store to open in Daikanyama will feature the highly repulsive and ergonomic HandsFree Labs(R) technology “External In addition to all 8 models available in 46 colors available in 46 colors, including Kizik’s latest product “Monaco” which uses “Arc (TM)”, “Paris” which is decorated with elegant and stylish leather, and “London” which boasts outstanding cushioning among Kizik products, we have also decided to pre-sale new colors from the best-selling item “Athens 2” that will be released this summer in a pop-up limited manner. Kizik is purchased by approximately 80% of people who try it on in stores in the United States. Please come visit us and enjoy the thrilling experience the moment you put on our shoes. *Cumulative sales volume in the US for the most recent three years from 2022 to 2024
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-a34ad7a456fdb035b6cf365eb24fc762-3900×3098.jpg Kizik POP-UP STORE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-bcc76634e2dee9c428b3a1cd62032088-3900×2925.jpg Men’s Athens 2 New Color Willow Bough
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-8b7bc55cee2eebee6894a130a3b83d03-3900×2600.jpg Men’s Monaco White/Black
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-9eca712feef7e3a8aff6c985c3dafae3-3900×3900.jpg Women’s Brooklyn Pristine Kizik pop-up store overview Name: Kizik POP-UP STORE Period: April 19, 2025 (Sat) – May 18, 2025 (Sun) 11:00 – 19:00 Address: 25-3 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 3 minutes walk from Daikanyama station, 11 minutes walk from Ebisu station Approximately 30 seconds walk from “Forest Gate Daikanyama” and “Daikanyama T-SITE” Products: 8 models, 50 colors (Pop-up limited advance sale including 4 colors) Campaign: Everyone who visits the store will receive a coupon that can be used on the spot
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-5deb7063c1664528f755f92263df9b0e-400×400.jpg *We have the entire lineup available at Japan’s official online store. *Depending on stock status and your request, you may be able to purchase the item on the spot from the online store and have it delivered at a later date. [Partial advance sale] Athens 2 It is made to fit a lifestyle that revolves around movement. Dynamic hands-free technology, superior comfort and reliable propulsion deliver the ultimate hands-free experience.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-478d8e9fa21cec547b16c40a72868750-3900×2600.jpg Men’s Athens 2 Tigerlily Men’s Athens 2 Sales price: 24,200 yen (tax included) Color options: Blackout, Bright White, Lapis Blue, Alloy, Naval Academy, Whitecap Gray, Tigerlily, Willow Bough Size range: 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 29, 30 (cm) Release date: New color Mid-May 2025 *New colors: Tigerlily, Willow Bough Women’s Athens 2 Sales price: 24,200 yen (tax included) Color options: Black, Bright White, Pristine, Wild Rose, Surf Spray/Peach Parfait, Cockatoo, Fairy Wren/Spectra Yellow Size range: 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5 (cm) Release date: New color Mid-May 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-b9731696302ce73c803d7863a4fcf392-3900×2600.jpg Women’s Athens 2 Cockatoo *New colors: Cockatoo, Fairy Wren/Spectra Yellow [Latest model] Monaco Kizik’s latest product incorporates the highly repulsive and ergonomic HandsFree Labs(R) technology “External Arc(TM)” into the design. A soft, responsive shoe that seamlessly combines a timeless retro-classic and modern design with layers of suede and textiles, bold runner-inspired proportions, and
world-leading hands-free technology.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-caf14a448007d119333e9bd06da3edf2-3900×2600.jpg Men’s Monaco White/Black Men’s Monaco Sales price: 25,300 yen (tax included) Color options: White, White/Black, White/Granada Sky, White/Tigerlily Size range: 26 (White only) (cm) / 27, 28, 29 (Excluding White) (cm) Release date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Women’s Monaco Sales price: 25,300 yen (tax included) Color options: White/Moonbeam, White/Black, White/Iceberg Green, White/Wild Rose Size range: 23, 24, 25 (excluding White/Moonbeam) (cm) / 23.5, 24.5, 25.5 (White/Moonbeam only) (cm) Release date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-3dae8030ffc2d5abb950643cb7117aef-3900×2600.jpg Women’s Monaco White/Iceberg Green [Japan’s first landing model] Paris Elegant and feminine style shoes made of leather.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-6b8e3b43a60512e61a0221d25d432e84-2160×2700.jpg Women’s Paris Pristine/Black Women’s Paris Sales price: 27,500 yen (tax included) Color options: Pristine/Black Size range: 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25 (cm) Release date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 [Japan’s first model] London Shoes with the best cushioning among Kizik products and employing lace lock. Men’s London Sales price: 26,400 yen (tax included) Color options: Castlerock, Mayfly Size range: 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 29 (cm) Release date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-5ec8e071d76046dc9d819f0cc4621f31-3900×2600.jpg Men’s London Mayfly
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-4374328fbdbac3ff0553c889029b2d93-3900×2600.jpg Women’s London Harbor Mist Women’s London Sales price: 26,400 yen (tax included) Color options: Coronet Blue, Harbor Mist Size range: 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25 (cm) Release date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 [Japan’s first model] Madison Cupsole shoes with a retro look with canvas upper. Women’s Madison Sales price: 18,700 yen (tax included) Color options: Bright White/Wild Rose, Poppy Red, Soft Chambray, Surf Spray Size range: 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5 (cm) Release date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-ecfe2c0363f1e32a6969ce1adeca8f4a-2160×2700.jpg Women’s Madison Bright White/Wild Rose Prague 2 A classic, casual canvas sneaker with an improved hands-free design. A timeless design with luxurious details, added confidence and comfort for everyday comfort. Men’s Prague 2 Sales price: 19,800 yen (tax included) Color options: Blackout, Bright White, Black, Reflecting Pond, Whitecap Gray Size range: 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 29, 30 (cm) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-2944efa195bfe2fe2b136c376bc64cc8-3900×2600.jpg Men’s Prague 2 Whitecap Gray
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-f92c59da7510dc3be88f0eaaf94c7b46-800×571.jpg Women’s Prague 2 Poppy Red Women’s Prague 2 Sales price: 19,800 yen (tax included) Color options: Bright White, Wild Rose,
Pristine/Transparent Yellow, Reflecting Pond, Poppy Red, Soft Chambray Size range: 21.5, 22.5, 23.5 (cm) / 22,23 (excluding Soft Chambray) (cm) / 24.5, 25.5 (excluding Poppy Red) (cm) / 24,25 (excluding Poppy Red, Soft Chambray) (cm) Release date: New color (Poppy Red, Soft Chambray) April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) Brooklyn Hands-free, low-top canvas shoes designed to move with you. Brighten up your day with easygoing style that combines classic charm and comfort. Women’s Brooklyn Sales price: 18,700 yen (tax included) Color options: Bright White, Iceberg Green, Pristine, Soft Chambray Size range: 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5 (cm)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-201aca41c362a8749e983f4012afa3a5-2160×2700.jpg Women’s Brooklyn Pristine Kids‘ Brewster The hands-free step-in feature allows children to quickly slip on the shoes, allowing them to keep moving, exploring, and playing, and increases their intellectual curiosity. It features a classic coat-style look and a playful silhouette.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-cb75967486722f6de33bcc7197e48b40-3900×2600.jpg Kids‘ Brewster Salsa Kids‘ Brewster Sales price: 11,000 yen (tax included) Color options: Bellwether Blue, Paisley Purple, Salsa Size range: 13, 14, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5 (cm) The charm of “Kizik” hands-free shoes that overturn common sense and are “hard to take off” Point 1 Dynamic hands-free technology “Spring back heel” Kizik’s hands-free technology reduces daily movements and frees people’s actions and minds by enabling an unconventional way of wearing shoes that dynamically steps in like a heel. The unique “spring back heel” feature installed in the heel area instantly returns to its original position the moment you step on the shoe, keeping your foot firmly in place.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-94a3a571a8a6a2633b54822d73a8a51b-3900×2600.jpg Point 2: Technology and continuous innovation efforts Kizik is leading the hands-free industry as the world’s first brand whose shoes are all hands-free. We always strive to stay one step ahead of consumer needs and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We have over 200 innovative patented technologies or have applied for them, and are working to make all kinds of shoes hands-free, including selling the world’s first hands-free snow boots. *Snow boots are a product that has not yet arrived in Japan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-138cbcbb811df230e9677a059a82a912-2160×2700.jpg Point 3: High quality and wide variety to suit any style At Kizik, we put all of our products through 30,000 heel compression tests (the equivalent of putting on and taking off your shoes approximately 5 times a day for 20 years) to ensure durability and responsiveness. This ensures consistent comfort and performance every time you walk, which is one of the hallmarks of Kizik’s technology. We also offer a variety of shoe styles to suit your style and preference, from simple sneakers to shoes with designs inspired by runners, canvas shoes, and shoes incorporating leather. Due to its wide variety of designs, it has expanded its recognition and sales channels as a rapidly growing brand that is chosen by a wide range of people in the United States.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/149907/5/149907-5-540ee635a2844f366a9e4d640ac26ed1-3900×2600.jpg Japan official online store overview Store name: Kizik Official Online Store Opening date: February 25, 2025 Product category: Hands-free shoes *There is a fake mail order site (spoofed EC site) pretending to be Kizik. The “fake mail order site (spoofed EC site)” has no connection with Marubeni Consumer Brands Co., Ltd. We have an exclusive sales agency agreement for Kizik in Japan, so please be aware that our website is the official website, and any other website that claims to be an “official website” is a fake website. About Kizik Kizik, based in Lindon, Utah, is the industry’s leading hands-free shoe brand. We have over 200 hands-free technology patents or are applying for them, and are constantly creating products incorporating innovative cutting-edge technologies and ideas. Supported by constant innovation, Kizik pursues innovative universal design that allows everyone, regardless of age or gender, to be themselves, based on the idea that we can go out freely, meet people, act, explore, realize the wonder of movement, and open up a large, frictionless world. In 2019, two years after its release, Nike invested and signed a licensing agreement. It is recognized as an advanced brand in the hands-free shoe market. Kizik Japan official Instagram: Kizik_JP
(https://www.instagram.com/kizik_jp/) Headquarters address: 1172 West 700 North, Suite 200, Lindon, UT 84042, U.S. Kizik official online store (home country): https://Kizik.com/ Company profile Marubeni Consumer Brands is a company that creates the future with its shoe business as its starting point, with a vision of “EverStride.” (The word “EverStride” is a combination of “Everlasting” and “Stride,” and represents the attitude of continuing to walk together with friends.) In May 2024, marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment, the company changed its name from “Marubeni Footwear,” and is taking on the challenge of creating new value for consumers through a variety of brands such as “IFME,” “MERRELL,” “ROCKPORT,” “CARIUMA,” “Saucony,” and “Kizik.” Head office location: 12th floor, Akihabara i-mark building, 1-30-7 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo HP: https://www.marucob.com/