This month is full of some pretty high profile collaborations in the sneaker world, while adidas takes a dive into the past. We couldn’t wait till November to share all our latest finds, so here we are with a mid-month sneaker roundup. Whether you’re looking for your next sneaker to cop for your collection or to update your shoe wardrobe, here’s all the hottest collabs and drops that we’re eyeing.
Converse x Off-White
Virgil Abloh has partnered up with Converse for the second Off-White collaboration that has got us super excited – a stark white canvas Chuck 70 with orange and black accents. The striking shoe takes on a more traditional interpretation of the classic Chuck 70 silhouette this time (no more translucent uppers!) and sees Off White’s stripes make its way onto the midsoles.
Not to forget the iconic zip tie tag in bright orange featuring both brands names, with matching orange soles for a vibrant pop of colour. Virgil Abloh even pays attention to all the little details like trademark labelling on the shoelaces, the Off White symbol on the inner sole and cute little orange tags on the signature Converse All Star Logo patch on the side of the shoe. Definitely a cop if you’re a huge fan of the designer.
$209.90. The shoe is currently sold out online, although you might still be able to get it Dover Street Market Singapore and Limited Edt Vault.
Puma Paul Stanley Suede Classic
It’s only fitting that the frontman of KISS, with his wild makeup and crazy hair, to sport equally loud fashion. Which is why we’re not surprised when Puma announced two fashionably over-the-top sneakers from their collab with rocker Paul Stanley. Inspired by the legendary KISS album, “Animalize”, the shoes feature animal prints and tons of leather and metallic accents.
The first shoe is covered in a zebra print, with leather formstrips running along the sides. The heel and tongue has red leather accents , with glittery brand logos. And even though they call the shoe white, the sole is actually an off-white colour.
The other black version of the shoe features the same zebra-printed tongue, but has furry leopard print along the sides of the shoe with the same black leather formstripe. The jet black jagged sole gives the shoe a more rebellious edge. The unisex shoe will look great on both girls and guys, if you’re into the whole rocker punk look.
Puma x The Weekend
Puma’s also dropping an XO Collection that’s all about 90s streetwear, brimming full of colourblocking and graphics. But the one piece that’s calling out to us is the Puma XO Terrain, designed by Abel Tesfaye. Just in case you were wondering who that is, he also goes by The Weeknd when he’s on stage.
A chunky yet sleek sneaker in jet black, with exaggerated teeth in the midfoot. The uppers are covered in a mix of suede and leather for a touch of luxury. And you can get it in time for his upcoming concert at the end of the year!
$210, now available at CK TANG and PUMA Select MBS.
adidas Never Made
While we’re on the trend of reviving past trends and classics, we might as well take a whole bunch of classics and play around with them to create new shoes! And who knows, they might even turn out to be a hit. That’s what adidas did with heir Never Made collection: they took all their design ideas from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and mixed them all up to reinvent their classic silhouettes.
If you’re a fan of NMDs, you’ll be pleased to find out that there are three new silhouettes adapted from the NDM_R1 tooling, which resulted in the MICROPACERxR1, BOSTONSUPERxR1, and RISINGSTARxR1. There’s also a chunky shoe for basketballers that boasts a segmented sole for greater flexibility, and the classic Marathon shoe gets an upgrade with a Boost sole.
COUNTRYxKAMANDA ($200), MARATHONx5923 ($200), MICROPACERxR1 ($300), BOSTONSUPERxR1($220), RISINGSTARxR1 ($230), 98xCRAZYBYW ($260), and ZX930xEQT ($260) are available from 17 October 2018 at adidas Originals Pacific Plaza and online.
The Ix4D will not be available in Singapore.
Vans Cult
If something is working fine, then don’t stop. Which is why Vans and CULT are back for their 4th collab for a capsule collection. The Sk8-Hi Pro is dressed in Duracap-reinforced suede and canvas uppers, with a reflective Sidestripe to keep it flashy. Throw in the quirky CULT illustrations all over the inners soles and the sides of the shoe, and you’ve got yourself a super stylish pair of kicks that can weather the maximum performance needs of BMXers.
The full capsule collection also includes a matching long and short sleeve white tee, and a black snapback, all featuring CULT’s signature illustrations.
24 Kilates x ASICSTIGER GEL-LYTE III
This pair of shoes from ASICSTIGER nad 24 Kilates pays homage to the railways that connects Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The tonal brown, vampy green and yellow shoe is supposed to mimic the interior of a luxurious train cabin – but we find that it reminded us more of the forest-y terrains that you’ll see zooming by when you’re staring out the window. The half tongue is branded with both logos, with gold accents on the tip of the shoelaces and the GEL LYTE III name embroidered in gold on the side. We’ll call this one… the wanderlust shoes. After all, the high-quality suede, leather and nubuck in the uppers will keep those weary feet protected from rugged conditions!
Now available at ASICSTIGER stores.
Nike EXP-14
Inspired by the Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite, the EXP-14 is all about the streets whilst still keeping it’s fast design. The shoe uses Nike React technology for lightweight durability, with a eye-grabbing translucent upper and bold branding. This is not just solely a running shoe, but is also a lifestyle shoe that’s designed to provide cushion for all-day comfort. Wearing stylish sportsshoes as part of your everyday outfit isn’t impossible!
The Nike EXP-14, $199, is now available online in four different colours -Black/Total Crimson/Dark Grey/Volt, White/Black/Wolf Grey, Mica Green/Storm Pink/Twilight Marsh/White, and Black/White/Wolf Grey/Dark Grey.
New Balance’s Seoul inspired Collection
Catching onto the Hallyu wave, New Balance rolls out a trio of shoes inspired by the cosmopolitan nation. The New Balance X-90 Seoul is vibrantly pink, blue and turquoise – something we can totally picture on our favourite Kpop star. And if you’re wondering, New Balance shoes are considered quite stylish in Seoul.
The 608 follows the chunky sneaker route, and a clean, minimalistic feel with the solid lines and colours. Designed to be a lifestyle shoe, the 608 is cushion for comfort and features a non-slip outsole for durability. White sneakers never go out of fashion, so this can be your next wardrobe staple. Unless you want something that’s even more exclusive, then you can take a look at the limited edition New Balance x Tokyo Design Studio RC_1 Trace Fiber. The RC_1 Trace Fiber is a simple, sleek aesthetic that is designed for all your daily sporting needs. Whether its nature or sports, the high tech fibres protect your feet while providing just the right amount of rigidity and flexibility.
New Balance x Tokyo Design Studio RC_1 Trace Fiber is available exclusively only at Dover Street Market, while the New Balance X-90 Seoul and New Balance 608 is available at all New Balance Experience Stores.
ICYMI: Check out our previous sneaker roundup for more cool kicks!
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