Doek

Doek make simple canvas sneakers, and the pitch is refreshingly plain: shoes that are durable and comfortable. They are produced in a historic textile factory in the Kurame region of Japan, which is a fitting home for a brand built around cloth.

The uppers are cut from hardwearing 'kasuri' canvas. Underneath sit sturdy kiln-baked rubber soles and a comfortable cork footbed, so the parts that take the most punishment are the ones with the most attention paid to them.

Trunk Clothiers, who stock the label, make the point that Doek are not like other plimsolls. They reckon these work all year round, not just when the sun is out. If you want a straightforward canvas shoe with a proper Japanese pedigree, this is worth a look.