Month: May 2021

Melbourne-based sneaker boutique Up There and Saucony are back together once again, and for their second-ever collaboration, the duo has worked on the Shadow 6000. Dubbed “Doors to the World,” the collaborative effort is an ode to travelling, specifically around Europe.Drawing inspiration from the brightly colored doors and tiles that frequently appear throughout traditional European architecture and design, the Shadow 6000 features a multi-textured, multi-colored aesthetic that’s perfect for the warmer months ahead — or all-year-round, if you happen to be from where Up There is from.A base of cream mesh peaks through on the toe box and mid-panel section, but plenty of overlaying action takes place too. For example, “Olive Green” wolverine suede finds itself covering the toe, sidewalls and mid-panels, the eyestay placket, tongue, rear-quarter and heel sections, while a flash of “Vibrant Pink” iridescent leather has been used for the “S” panel.More of this iridescent leather can be seen peeking through on the bottom of the rear-quarter and at the heel, while plush cream leather has been used to accent the heel and the tongue’s lining. As if this isn’t clean enough, Up There rounds out the shoe with a white-and-gum sole unit, before adding passport-inspired branding stamped onto the tongue and the insole.As with all good collaborations, attention to detail is not spared. Making the release even more special is the “Vibrant Pink” dust bag that will house your shoes and the four pairs of complementary laces, as well as a special box that features more passport-inspired design details.The Up There X Saucony Originals Shadow 6000 “Doors To The World” can be seen above and is due to release on June 4 on the Up There Store website. The sneaker will cost £140 GBP (approx. $198 USD).In other news, Bad Bunny’s adidas Forum Low might be releasing in a black colorway very soon.

In order to show some love to the LGBTQIA+ community, Vault by Vans has taken the opportunity to release a brand new footwear and apparel collection that aligns with this year’s Pride festivities. The product range involves three elevated takes of the Slip-On VLT LX, Authentic VLT LX and the Sk8-Hi VLT LX in addition to apparel items that have been dressed with rainbow elements as a symbol of self-expression.The footwear items are the main event of this entire capsule. Each is essentially manufactured with the same type of materials, the uppers of which amalgamate black nubuck paneling with rainbow and white woven leather materials. The intertwining of these materials goes beyond just the shoe’s build as it’s also symbolic of the beauty of life when we all come together. Additionally, all three renditions are completed down below with a clean white midsole.In the apparel department, this assemblage features an ivory pullover hoodie and a black t-shirt, both of which are adorned with rainbow Vault by Vans logos.If interested, not that you can now shop these items now at select Vault by Vans retailers. To coincide with this release, Vans has also donated $200K USD to four different organizations around the world that support the LGBTQ+ community.Interested in more footwear news? Take a gander at Coutié’s recent Vans Style 73 with custom “Ideas That Connect” graphics.

As Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan 1 Mid continues to grow in stature, the Jumpman continues to experiment with its materials and build — and one of the latest results of this experimentation is a pair with heat reactive detailing. Combining a crisp, classic base with a vibrant, unique rear half, it’s an optimal blend of old and new that helps put the mid-cut Air Jordan 1 on more level ground with other models in the Air Jordan lineup.Heels, collar flaps and tongue tags alike are all coated in a heat-reactive material that shifts shades from blue to yellow and green in response to light and temperature. Though this is undeniably striking, the rest of the design is all business thanks to a white toebox and quarter panels plus a black mudguard, eyestays and Swooshes, all atop a timeless leather build. Extra branding is supplied by a white nylon tongue plus ball-and-wings and Jumpman logos on the aforementioned collar flaps and tongue tag, respectively. Down below, white midsoles and black outsoles finalize the look. At the time of writing, an official release date for this heat reactive Air Jordan 1 Mid has yet to be revealed. However, it’ll likely arrive at retailers later this summer. View this post on InstagramA post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on InstagramA post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on InstagramA post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888)If you’re looking for more Air Jordan news, check out the latest guest on HYPEBEAST’s weekly Sole Mates series: Vashtie, who discusses her Air Jordan 2 collaboration.