Everyday footwear that combines the safety of shoes with the ease of sandals

What are the key features of HOSP?

In terms of function, the heel is made of stretch material and can be stepped on like a sandal, and the low-resilience insole reduces the burden on the feet. As for the style, a wide, eye-catching band provides a coordinated accent. The overall rounded shape is 'cute' and favored by many female customers. The wide band can be fully opened with a hook-and-loop fastener, so it’s easy to put on and take off. The instep under the band has an elastic cloth tape to prevent the shoes from coming off when walking.

HOSP can be worn like a sandal by stepping on the heel.

After checking the prototype (photo on the left), the elastic fabric was added to the instep to prevent the shoes from coming off.

What is OMOIYARI 510, the roots of HOSP?

MoonStar's OMOIYARI nurses' shoes collection incorporates voices of Japanese healthcare professionals. Among the lineup, OMOIYARI 510 is characterized by its instep band. Above all, the heel structure, which can be stepped on with stretch material, is the main reason why 510 was chosen as the roots of HOSP. HOSP can be worn safely as shoes, and can also be worn casually by stepping on the heel. With that being said, it does not look as casual as flip-flops or sports sandals, so it fits in a variety of situations. HOSP has been in the 810s lineup since the brand’s debut. It simply expresses the brand concept of "bringing the functionality of shoes for professionals to everyday life”.

What did you focus on to make the shoes fit in with everyday life?

While keeping the instep and heel design of the roots model, HOSP does not follow the quietness and breathability required in nurse shoes. Instead, it has deeper grooves on the sole surface to prevent slipping, and the upper is mainly made of synthetic leather without mesh, emphasizing fashion and style as daily shoes.

Casual and comfortable wearing is the appeal of HOSP. The cushioned insole reduces the strain in your feet even after prolonged wear, so it is suitable for standing work as well. HOSP is also just right for going to a convenience store during a work break or going out for a bit on your day off. Since it has a certain degree of neatness, we would recommend HOSP to people of all ages.

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