Month: March 2021

Rick Owens DRKSHDW has introduced a new silhouette to its expansive Spring/Summer 2021 lineup. Dubbed, Abstract Sandal, the piece embodies an open design that’s made up of lightly padded straps and a chunky midsole.The sandal, with its large geometric build and quilted uppers, has been dressed in triple black to bring some sleekness to the chunky mold. There are a total of three straps. One at the upper quarter, one near the toes and one that wraps around the back of the ankle. Each strap is horizontally quilted with tonal top-stitching and it’s velcro construction allows wearers to adjust the fit to their liking. As a finishing touch, the sandal boasts a thick midsole with geometric accents. This, along with the piece’s neoprene footbed, offers optimal and comfort suited for warm summer outings.Rick Owens DRKSHDW Abstract Sandal is currently available on HBX’s website for $640 USD. In case you missed it, here’s an on-foot look at Rick Owens DRKSHDW and Converse’s TURBODRK Chuck 70.

Nike’s iconic Air Max 90 has received another spikeless golf shoe update: a refreshing “Flash Lime” for the flamboyant golf fanatic.The Nike Golf Air Max 90 G emerges in white with black and flash lime accents. Uppers also feature a neutral grey swoosh. The lime green accents are spotted on the runner golf hybrid, TPU accents, and rubber heel patch with Nike branding. In addition, the AM90 G also has black eyelets, and a black mudguard extends throughout the shoe’s posterior. Like the prior AM90 G silhouettes, the golf shoes boast integrated traction and are designed with waterproof material. The foam midsole and Max Air unit in the heel, reinforce an increased cushioning.The Nike Air Max 90 G is available on Nike’s official website and priced at $130 USD.In other footwear news, Noah has served up a salomon-hued Solovair Gibson for spring.

AURALEE and foot the coacher are no strangers to partnership, having joined together for various leather shoes in past seasons, tackling a variety of quirky, low-key kicks that match AURALEE’s minimalist aesthetic. The Japanese brand’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection is no different, matching a host of sleek, flowing garb with a new selection of understated footwear silhouettes.This time, foot the coacher has cooked up a twist on its barely-there Barefoot Sandal, swapping in a custom cushioned sole with square toe and a less strappy closure for snug fit. Now dubbed the Belted Beach Sandal, it’s imagined in both yellow/beige and brown/navy makeups.Meanwhile, the slip-on is classic AURALEE: no branding, no extraneous accents, just a plush cow leather upper and understated elastic gusset for easy on-off. Olive Khaki and black iterations both feature identical moldable uppers and trim crepe soles for maximum ease and comfort.Look for the foot the coacher shoes on AURALEE’s website, various Japanese stockists and international web stores like COVERCHORD. Each of the leather slip-ons weighs in at ￥53,900 JPY (approximately $491 USD) while the Belted Beach Sandals are both ￥28,600 JPY (approximately $260 USD). View this post on InstagramA post shared by foot the coacher (@foot_the_coacher_official)AURALEE has kept busy with a series of covetable footwear collaborations, recently dropping a New Balance Tokyo Design Studio R_C2 sneaker and teasing a forthcoming New Balance 550.