Doek

Founded in Kurume, Japan — a historic centre of rubber and textile craftsmanship — DOEK distils traditional Japanese manufacturing into a minimalist canvas sneaker. The brand operates at the intersection of heritage weaving, vulcanized rubber construction, and understated industrial design, producing shoes that feel closer to crafted objects than seasonal fashion products.

The name “Doek” derives from the Dutch word for cloth, and is also the linguistic origin of the Japanese word “zukku,” meaning canvas shoes. That etymology reflects the brand’s core philosophy: fabric comes first. Rather than building sneakers around logos or trend cycles, DOEK emphasizes texture, weave, dye, and material character — especially heavyweight canvas developed using traditional Kurume textile methods.