Month: October 2022

Just over seven years ago, LIKELIHOOD brought its “Make it Special” mantra to the world of sneakers with the opening of its first store in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA. Since then, after cementing itself as a staple to the city, countless exciting product launches have taken place from the hottest Jordan Brand colorways to adidas YEEZY madness to all sorts of designer elegance. Now, LIKELIHOOD has announced that it plans to expand its Seattle presence with a new store located downtown.The 3,000 square foot space looks to maintain the retailer’s signature natural light-filled presence with an open floor plan. Key footwear brand inclusions range from staples such as Nike, Jordan Brand, adidas and New Balance to niche favorites like Mihara Yushiro and East Pacific Trade. As for its apparel options, highlights include Martine Rose, ACRONYM, COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus and WTAPS.Located at 2201 Seventh Avenue, Seattle, WA, LIKELIHOOD’s second store does not yet have an opening date. However, the store is expected to open its doors in the second half of November. In the meantime, take a look at official renders of the new space above and swing by its Capitol Hill storefront and website to get a better feel for what to expect.In other footwear news, adidas has placed the adidas YEEZY line under review as it contemplates its involvement with Ye.

Following his appointment as creative director at Bottega Veneta in 2021, Matthieu Blazy has kept simplicity at the fore. His debut saw minimalistic design cues submerged in hidden textural motifs, exclaiming that the timeless range holds a sense of “quiet power.” Blazy’s most recent collection stormed Milan Fashion Week with dynamic casualwear fit for any occasion. Now, Bottega’s leading man dives into footwear, presenting his first sneaker for the luxury house. First teased in his Fall/Winter 2022 showcase, the shoe takes inspiration from ’90s skate culture in which low-top padded sneakers were at a high. The “Pillow Sneaker” features a calfskin leather construction alongside breathable mesh liners and gum rubber outsoles. Its practical design makes it a modern-day wardrobe essential, delivering a relaxed approach with a cushioned facade that will put your feet to bed. Now available for purchase in “Parakeet,” “Black,” or “Optic White/Parakeet” tones, the sneaker also boasts oversized midsoles, debossed leather tongues and textured bottoms for increased grip. Shop Bottega Veneta’s “Pillow Sneaker” via the brand’s website and physical retail stores for $920 USD. In other news, VANDYTHEPINK readies official Clarks skeleton Wallabee collaboration.

After teasing several custom skeletal Wallabee colorways earlier this summer ahead of his collaboration with CASETiFY, VANDYTHEPINK has announced that he will now be releasing his first official footwear collaboration with Clarks dubbed the Skeleton Wallabee Cup Boot.The upcoming Wallabees are found in a black colorway featuring polished leather uppers with white bone overlays on the toe box and a number of subtle elements including woven flower labels along the collars, wrapped lace attachments, and co-branded suede fabric tags. Rounding out the look are classic crepe sole units in black with exposed gum bottoms. Looking ahead, VANDY also teases a pink colorway that may soon arrive.Take a closer look at the VANDYTHEPINK x Clarks Skeleton Wallabee Cup Boot above and expect the pairs to drop just in time for Halloween at the designer’s website October 6, 6 p.m. ET. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VANDY® (@vandythepink) View this post on Instagram A post shared by VANDY® (@vandythepink)Elsewhere in footwear, adidas Football presents 1-of-1 Sambas inspired by Mexico Football Federation jerseys.