The chausser ses amis wingtip sneakers are a pair that combine the polished look of leather shoes with the convenience of sneakers.

With beautiful medallion detailing reminiscent of dress shoes, yet made using a vulcanized construction that delivers a supple, comfortable fit, these sneakers belong to chausser's ses amis series. True to its name—"ses amis" means "his friends" or "her friends" in French—the wingtip sneakers are like a close, easygoing friend: shoes that develop character over time while keeping just the right amount of distance.

So, what exactly is the "ses amis series"?

ses amis is a sneaker line from chausser, a brand known for making leather shoes that fit Japanese feet well. It's the perfect pair for days when you want to walk a lot but feel that overtly casual "obviously sneakers" footwear would cramp your style, or for travel days when comfort and style both matter.

The fine medallion detailing that wraps from the toe around the sides to the heel gives off the air of a leather dress shoe, but the comfortable, foot-hugging fit reminds you that these are, indeed, sneakers. When you slip your foot in, you'll notice the toe box has a relaxed fit, while the six-eyelet lace-up design across the instep allows for adjustment. The heel is also gently contoured, giving the shoe both a secure hold and a comfortable sense of openness.

The ses amis series is also made using a "vulcanized" construction, in which the upper and sole are bonded together under high heat and pressure—a technique that gives the shoes their signature supple feel. This method is typically used for canvas sneakers, but chausser has applied it here to leather shoes. As a result, the shoes move naturally with your feet, making it easy to keep walking mile after mile. While cultivating a classic look, the series never loses sight of sneaker-like comfort, achieving a beautiful balance between "quality" and "style."

Ordinary leather shoes often take time to break in and can cause discomfort along the way, but the ses amis series is designed to gently wrap the foot in soft cowhide. An insole that follows the curve of the arch enhances the fit, and the soft cushioning helps minimize stress on the feet.

Plain style? Or the classic version with a quilt?

▲With quilt

With the ses amis wingtip sneakers, you can choose whether or not to include the quilted panel that covers the instep. The quilt also features the medallion detailing, so adding it instantly gives the shoe a more classic, leather-shoe-like impression, while removing it emphasizes the casual, sneaker-like feel. If you choose the version with the quilt, you can switch between the two looks, which opens up even more styling possibilities.

▲The quilt can also be removed.

How's the sizing? Reviews from three staff members who tried them on.

When buying shoes, choosing the right size and finding a comfortable fit are essential. Let's take a look at reviews from three staff members with different foot sizes who tried on the ses amis series.

The casual-style staff member, 22.5–23.0cm

Staff H:

"I chose size 【36 (23cm)】.

Even though my instep runs a bit high, the width and instep height felt just right. There's about 1cm of extra room in length, making it slightly roomy, but I think that can be adjusted by tying the laces. One thing I liked right away was how easy the shoes are to slip on and off, thanks to the wide opening—I could put them on almost like slip-ons."

▲The elastic gusset at the side of the shoe opening makes putting them on and taking them off very smooth.

"The sole is also soft and fit comfortably against my arch. There's a notch and elastic panel at the opening, so I don't have to retie the laces every time—it makes the shoes really easy to wear.

Compared to chausser's other popular TRAVEL SHOES series, the leather here feels a bit firmer, but thanks to the elastic at the opening, the tongue and instep area still felt very soft. Also, compared to TRAVEL SHOES, the opening on the ses amis felt looser and roomier."

The polished-style staff member, 23.5–24cm

Staff H:

"I chose size 【37 (23.5cm)】.

The width isn't too tight, but it's not overly roomy either—it feels just right. There's a bit of extra length for me too, but it's the kind of thing you can adjust with the laces, so it's not a problem."

"It has that leather-like suppleness, but I'd say it's on the softer side. I usually prefer wearing leather shoes, but having a leather sneaker like this that's easy to wear seems really useful.The version with the quilthas a more classic look, which I personally prefer. It also seems easy to style regardless of the season."

The balanced-style staff member, 24.5cm

Staff I:

"I chose size 【38 (24.0cm)】.

Normally I'd go with size 39 (24.5cm) as usual, but for the ses amis series, size 38 was a perfect fit. Many of the other staff members also chose one size down from their usual size. The length was just right, and 38 had a better fit than 39. My feet are wide with a high instep, but as for width, it was just barely touching my little toe or not. The upper part uses laces, so you can adjust it to a comfortable fit without it feeling tight, which is reassuring."

"I usually wear chausser's TRAVEL SHOES series as well, and for that I take size 39. The ses amis series has a roomier fit overall, including in the width. I think many people who normally wear TRAVEL SHOES will find that one size down fits them perfectly. Since we get a lot of inquiries from customers about sizing for this series, I hope this will be helpful as a reference."