Cedar Cove Path
New Balance 574 Core¥14,300 ASICS Gel-Kayano 31¥22,000 Vans Old Skool Pro¥11,000 Salomon XT-6¥26,400
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Pick up a pair. Build your walk.

Every pair here comes apart.

Cedar Cove Path is a sneaker shop in Kyoto where we pull out the whole tray. Colourways, soles, lacing systems, the lot. So you can tinker until the fit is exactly yours.

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New Balance 574 Core

The 574 has been in continuous production since 1988 and the reason is simple: the ENCAP midsole. A polyurethan…

¥14,300

ASICS Gel-Kayano 31

The Kayano is the shoe we reach for when someone comes in with a long commute and a history of knee trouble. Th…

¥22,000

Vans Old Skool Pro

The Pro version of the Old Skool has a UltraCush HD insole that makes a real difference over a full day on your…

¥11,000

Salomon XT-6

Originally a trail runner, the XT-6 has found its way onto city pavements because the Contagrip outsole handles…

¥26,400
With respect

The story behind Cedar Cove Path

Kenji Muraoka opened Cedar Cove Path in the spring of 2019 in a narrow shopfront on Fuyacho-dori, a few minutes' walk from Nishiki Market. He had spent the previous six years working the floor at a large sporting goods …

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Pick up a pair. Build your walk.

The measuring board
Gets both feet down to the millimetre before anything else happens.
The lace drawer
Forty-plus types. Pull it open and see what changes.
The wear-pattern reader
Looks at your old sole and tells us how your foot actually moves.
The trimming scissors
For cutting an insole to exactly the right shape, right now.
The pressure pad
Stand on it and see where your weight goes. Useful every time.
The test-walk block
The pavement outside. The most important tool in the kit.

Come in and tip out the tray.

No appointment needed on weekdays. Bring both feet. say hello

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How we do things differently

The full tray, every time
When you come in, we pull every relevant size and colourway out onto the counter. Nothing stays on the shelf if it might be your pair. We want you to handle them, flex the sole, compare the toe boxes side by side.
Lacing is part of the fit
We keep a drawer of spare laces. Flat, round, waxed, elastic. And we will re-lace any shoe in the shop before you buy it. A different lace changes the whole feel of a shoe. Most shops skip this. We do not.
Honest sizing advice
Japanese sizing, US sizing, EU sizing, and the actual last shape all disagree with each other. We measure both feet (they are rarely the same) and tell you plainly which size to go for, even if that means going up half a size from what you came in expecting.
News & Announcements

News & Announcements

  1. 01

    How to Choose a Running Shoe for Kyoto Streets

    Kyoto is not a flat city and it is not a simple one underfoot. Within a single afternoon walk you…

    2026-06-05
  2. 02

    Understanding Shoe Sizing in Japan: A Practical Guide

    Japanese shoe sizing is in centimetres, which sounds straightforward until you realise that the…

    2026-05-10
  3. 03

    Insoles for Flat Feet and High Arches: What Actually Works

    The insole that comes in most shoes is a thin foam layer whose main job is to make the shoe feel…

    2026-04-28
Quick quiz

Not sure which shoe to try first?

Answer three questions and we will point you toward the part of the shelf most likely to have your pair. Takes about a minute.

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What will you mostly be wearing these for?

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Have you had any foot or knee discomfort with your current shoes?

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How do you feel about a visible, chunky sole?

Here is where to start

Based on your answers, we would pull two or three pairs for you to compare in-store. The fitting takes about 30 minutes and costs nothing. If you want to come in, no appointment is needed on weekdays. You can also send us your answers by email and we will have a shortlist ready when you arrive.

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FAQ

Common questions

Do I need an appointment for a fitting?

On weekdays, no. Walk in and we will get to you as soon as we can. On Saturdays and Sundays it gets busy, especially in the afternoon, so sending us a message the day before helps us save you some time. We are closed on Tuesdays and the first Monday of each month.

Can you source a specific model I cannot find in Japan?

Sometimes, yes. We have a network of distributors and a couple of trusted shops in Seoul and Portland we work with. Tell us the model, colourway, and size and we will look into it. We do not charge a sourcing fee, but we also cannot promise we will find it. If we cannot, we will tell you honestly rather than stringing you along.

Do you buy or trade used sneakers?

We do not, sorry. We are a small shop and we do not have the space or the expertise to run a resale operation properly. For used sneakers in Kyoto, Ragtag on Kawaramachi is worth a look.

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Tell us what you are looking for

Fill in the form and we will reply by the next business day with a straightforward answer. Whether that is a model recommendation, a sourcing update, or just our current stock in your size.

Usually a reply within a working day.
No marketing emails. We reply to your question and that is it.