Month: April 2022

Parley for the Oceans and adidas continue their ongoing partnership by unveiling a duo of sustainable takes of the UltraBOOST 21 and Adizero silhouettes.The two brands — who have also teamed up for a ZX8000 — linked for an eco-friendly UltraBOOST 21 last year and now return to the performance sneaker for another run. Equipped with the comfort associated with the traditional UltraBOOST, this sustainable iteration features a PRIMEKNIT upper made from Parley Ocean Plastic and recycled polyester, which sits atop an energy-returning BOOST midsole.Arriving alongside the UB21 is the lightweight Parley x Adizero. Housing all the features that gives the silhouette its reputation as a speed-focused shoe (most notably the Lightstrike cushioning underfoot), the Adizero is made with a significantly lower footprint than previous versions, with up to 60% less emissions per pair.Both the UltraBOOST 21 and Adizero look set to drop on May 1 and will be available via the adidas Australia webstore.In other footwear news, JJJJound has teamed up with ASICS for a duo of GEL-KAYANO 14 collaborations.

British shoe company DUKE + DEXTER has been on a steady incline within the men’s footwear arena since its launch several years ago, and for Spring/Summer 2022, the brand plans to take things to the next level. The global footwear brand was founded in 2015 by Archie Hewlett – who sold loafers out of his bedroom – and counts celebrity fans including Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, Michael B. Jordan, and Dwyane Wade as brand ambassadors. For SS22, the collection aims to be a reflection of “leisure” and recalls “old school country club” nostalgia of the ‘80s and ‘90s with a range of sneakers and dress shoe options. Tennis shoes comprise white leather uppers with perforated side panel detailing and tan gum soles, while loafers include an all-white version with an extended “penny hole” slit and black outsoles and a brown-and-white colorway version with sleek brown leather contrast. Moreover, a suede running shoe is also offered with a grey and neutral color contrast, white midsole and tan ridged gum sole. Hewlett – who oversees production and works alongside a team – says the brand is, “all about deeply passionate and talented people who are out to push for change in an industry that’s increasingly shifting towards something we hate: fast fashion.” “The team does it with conviction, creating styles and stories that exist for a reason. It’s this purposeful drive and desire to always be better that makes us who we are,” he adds. D+D’s SS22 collection and the campaign will launch on April 29, and more information can be found on the brand’s website. In other news, emerging menswear brand Le PÈRE launched with an aim to re-contextualize fashion.