Month: September 2021

Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga has dominated the designer sneaker market ever since its Triple S sneaker debuted back in 2017, following on from this with the Track Sneaker to the more recent Runner Sneaker, and now it is re-introducing the Triple S — this time in a range of faded colorways.As with all trends, the Triple S has come and gone a number of times as the love for chunky dad sneakers has emerged, grown, and evolved over the years. In its new faded effect, Balenciaga delivers the familiar silhouette in a take akin to the very first drop, only now they appear even more distressed than before.Coming in black, blue, green, beige, or red, the infamous shoe is made from a leather-free, multi-layered upper that’s covered in a white overlay, taking “faded effect” to new heights. The result is something that looks as if it’s been rocked at the building site, covered in a thick layer of dust.Everything from the outsole to the three-layer midsole, the synthetic upper and even the toe bumper sport the worn-out effect, while the double foam and mesh under panels remain clean to show off the base color alongside bi-color hiking-inspired rope laces, a clean tongue, and a matching inner lining.Is this enough to bring the Triple S back? For those who think so, head over to Balenciaga’s website to pick up the pairs now, which retail for $1,090 USD each.For more colorful sneakers, check out the Palace x Salomon collaboration that drops later this week.

After dropping off the “Water Be the Guide” 200R in June, Salehe Bembury has taken to Instagram to reveal a full first look at his fourth collaboration with New Balance: a suede gray take on the brand’s classic 574 model.Upon first glance, it’s evident that the new silhouette veers away from the vibrancy of Bembury’s past New Balance collaborations, instead opting for a muted, neutral colorway. From a technical perspective, the shoe’s upper construction employs mesh and suede in several shades of gray, a “Salehe Bembury” tag and New Balance’s signature silver “N” emblem on its side.Elsewhere, an unidentified, whistle-like component extends from the back of the upper design, which sits atop a chunky white foam base featuring a special cushioning system at the heel. The silhouette was previously believed to be an entirely new model; however, Bembury’s latest images have put rumors to rest with a small detail on the shoe’s ripstop tongue. Trimmed with matching suede, the tongue’s front-facing tag reads “YURT 574,” confirming the shoe’s signature 574 lineage and hinting at an official name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salehe Bembury (@salehebembury)At the time of writing, a release date, pricing information and an official name have yet to be announced for the latest Salehe Bembury x New Balance collaboration. Stay tuned for updates.In another New Balance update, the brand has unveiled a black and white version of its popular 550 sneakers.

Camper has presented its Fall/Winter 2021 collection, focusing on exploration and utility through its footwear designs. All of the silhouettes in the capsule mix a minimalist aesthetic with functional design elements that have been designed for resistance and protection.Arguably the stand-out silhouette in the pack is the TEIX, which was debuted in collaboration with Kiko Kostadinov collaboration back in 2019. For FW21, the silhouette has been dressed in a white upper with Camper red laces, while its chunky rubber outsole comes in a contrasting black.Other key styles include the nature-inspired Karst sneaker boot — complete with ergonomic design and sustainable construction – and the unisex Walden boot. Additionally, Camper’s FW21 collection features the Ground sneaker, with a teal upper and contrasting brown sole unit, and the all-black technical CLCR.Take a look through all five silhouettes in the gallery above, and head over to the Camper web store from September 15 to get your hands on the FW21 collection.In other footwear news, Supreme recently presented its latest Clarks collaboration.