Canal City Hakata – Bigger and better than ever!（2/2）

2011.12.19

Stylish shoes at affordable prices – ORiental TRaffic

Next up I visited "ORiental TRaffic," located on the same floor.

ORiental TRaffic specialize in ladies shoes and are often sighted in various fashion magazines. The stylish cuts and affordable price-tags of these shoes make this store a huge hit with young women! The Canal City Hakata East Building store is ORiental TRaffic’s third store in the Kyushu region.

The warm, bright interior has a very retro vibe and they stock a range of shoes from simple to elegant. The pumps bearing various star, flower and ribbon motifs were incredibly cute! I can see girls of all ages going crazy of these! Also, all of ORiental TRaffic’s shoes are made from genuine leather, so they’re not only comfortable but they breathe easy too! This is an important point for all us girls who like to wear high-heels but can’t handle wearing them long periods of time!

One of the unique aspects of this store is that the stock a range of sizes from 22.5cm~26.0cm. Great news for all the LL sized (26cm) girls who might often have trouble finding a shop that stocks their size! Stylish shoes for all! (*^__^*)

Need some new shoes to get you through the winter season? Then ORiental TRaffic has got you covered! I asked the manager which items have been the biggest sellers this season.

Left Photo: On the right is the No.1 seller at the moment – leopard print lace-up’s 5900 Yen; in the middle, jockey boots 9800 Yen; and on the left, Moccasin pumps 5900 Yen. I love them all!

Right Photo: Knee-high fur boots. From the manager’s recommendations these were the ones that caught my attention the most. They come in black and beige and are priced at 10,800 Yen. I was quite taken with the black as they seemed a little more elegant. There’s a decent amount of room in these boots but you can also fold down the opening to create a lapel if you want a snugger feel! O(∩_∩)O~

● The manager's recommendations for autumn.

● Trying on some boots. If you roll out the fur they instantly become knee-highs!

According to the manager, customers who come to the store aren’t only Japanese, but quite a large percentage are overseas visitors, particularly women from China and South Korea. Also, all the shops in Canal City accept Union Pay cards (a Chinese credit card) so if you’re a Chinese visitor and looking for an affordable gift to take back for a friend, girlfriend, wife, mother, daughter, loved one, etc. in China then ORiental TRaffic may have just what you’re after!

For us girls, shoes aren’t just about keeping up with the latest trends, they’re things we have to wear everyday. But we can’t go around wearing the same shoes day-in day-out; different occasions require different shoes. If you’re on the look-out for comfortable, stylish, affordable shoes then don’t look past ORiental TRaffic! ~\(≧▽≦)/~

● Shoe accessories are another popular item. I recommend the attachable fur - 2500 Yen!

● I LOVED these leopard print pumps!（5900 Yen). The ankle straps keep your feet firmly in place and make for that extra little bit of chic!

COLLECT POINT and Oriental Traffic are but two of a whole bunch of new shops in the Canal City Hakata East Building! There’s also a variety of cafes, bakeries and knickknack shops for you to explore so on you’re next day-off why not grab a friend and check out what this latest addition to the Canal City mega complex has to offer! Enjoy! \(^o^)/~

I’m not done with Canal City yet though! Join me next time for all the info on Canal City Hakata gourmet and dining!

⇒ Back to Previous Page

Follow @asianbeat_en

Canal City Hakata　INFORMATION　

◆ Inquiries：092-282-2525（Information Service Center）
◆ Opening Hours：10:00～21:00
◆ Holidays：None
◆ Home Page： http://www.canalcity.co.jp/
◆ Access
　10 min walk from Nakasu Station (subway); or, 7 min walk from Gion Station (subway).
　 From JR Hakata Station, take the Nishitetsu bus to "Canal City Hakata-mae" - approx. 5 min.

大きな地図で見る

RURU Profile

● Asianbeat translator
● From Guangzhou, China, currently in Fukuoka on exchange
● Arrived in Japan 3 months ago but immediately fell in love with Fukuoka!
● Hobbies include yoga, travelling, cooking
● Loves Fukuoka’s Tonkotsu ramen!

Every 2~3 weeks we’ll be bringing you reports on interesting and unique aspects of Fukuoka! If you live in Fukuoka and you happen to see us out and about don't be afraid to come say hi!～(*´∀｀*)

More "This is Fukuoka" coming SOON!

⇒This is Fukuoka TOP