This Japanese-designed update gives a cult walking shoe a serious outdoor edge

BEAMS x Mephisto Match sneakers.

Mephisto might not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of walking shoes, but the French shoemaker has quietly built a cult following thanks to its premium materials, handcrafted construction and all-day comfort.

Now, one of its best-known models has received a technical makeover courtesy of Japanese retailer BEAMS.