A sharply colorblocked wedge sandal in turquoise, pink, orange, black, and yellow, the sculptural silhouette is defined by its platform base and bold contrasts — a visual language characteristic of Issey Miyake’s Pleats Please line in the early 2000s. The upper is constructed in matte synthetic with a black rubber sole, fastening at the ankle with an unbranded buckle and grommeted strap. The insole carries the embossed "PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE" logo in stacked sans-serif capitals, with "MADE IN CHINA" and size "225" gold-stamped on the sole underside.
The platform wedge base, rendered in black, is engineered for stability and visual impact, while the synthetic upper arches across the foot in smooth, uninterrupted bands of colour. Stitched and riveted details provide structure. No visible branding appears on the exterior, in keeping with the minimalist tendencies of the line; the only logo is embossed discreetly on the insole.
This pair dates to the early 2000s, identifiable by the specific Pleats Please insole logo and construction style, as well as the exuberant palette and synthetic materials that defined Issey Miyake’s approach in this period. The design reflects Miyake’s ongoing exploration of industrial materials and architectural forms in footwear, extending the Pleats Please philosophy beyond textiles to everyday objects.
Condition: Good — visible scuffing to heel and base; material crumbling/flaking; damaged, with notable flaking and deterioration to the yellow material at the midsole and platform edge.
Material: Synthetic upper with black rubber sole
Colour: Turquoise, pink, orange, black, and yellow synthetic upper; black rubber sole; unbranded silver-tone buckle
Dimensions: EU 36.5
Made in: Japan
