Month: November 2022

Back in the 2000s, Saucony was at the height of the running world and its ProGrid Triumph 4 — which was released in 2007 — was one of its champion styles. Now, the retro runner is set for a Winter 2022 return in two epochal colorways, “White/Silver” and “Lemon/Chrome.”The sneaker is a zeitgeist of its time, and in many ways, evocative of the footwear market today. After the late 2010s’ dad sneaker boom came a slew of runners informed by the past from competitive labels like New Balance, adidas, and PUMA, and now it’s Saucony’s turn to take back its crown. Like all good runners from the past, the ProGrid Triumph 4 is made using open-pored mesh and shiny synthetic leather overlays for that quintessential noughties aesthetic, sitting alongside brand-specific design details like the frequent chrome-colored orbs that decorate wavy synthetic lines all over the upper.Elsewhere, branding from Saucony and the sneaker’s moniker hit up the tongue in the original fashion, while nods to the shoe’s proprietary ProGrid technology are referenced in gummy badges on the lateral-side rear-quarter heel. Arch-lock technology is embedded into the sole unit, as is the brand’s Super Rebound Compound (SRC) technology that acts as a shock absorber for the foot, encouraging a smooth transition into the midfoot.Retailing for €159 EUR (approx. $163 USD), the Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 is set to drop at retailers like Asphalt Gold on November 18. Take a closer look at both pairs above.In other news, Stone Island has referenced football, rock n roll, and grime for its latest sneaker program.

The prevalence of Stone Island in British culture is undeniably important and definitive. From terrace and casual culture in the 1980s to the wider remit of football lifestyle today, to those who still subscribe to a mod aesthetic or streetwear kids who came to know the brand through Supreme collaborations and rappers wearing the Italian label’s highly-desired Shadow Project garments, Stone Island has truly cemented itself as a part of life over the past forty years — why else do you think Hypebeast made Stone Island a special magazine? With all of this in mind, Stone Island has announced the 77FW STONE ISLAND FOOTWEAR PROGRAM, a new range of footwear that starts with its roots in football and looks to U.K. grime and rock music for inspiration.Comprising of the 77FWS0202, 77FWS0101, and 77FWS0303, Stone Island kicks off with the former’s presence in football with a sneaker that’s centered around monochromatic colorways. From here, the imprint uses metallic ripstop nylon and a combination of polished and soft suede leathers to create a low-top silhouette informed by the pitch, adding industrial brushed rubber and embossed finishes (notably stamped branding on the lateral side) to create a sneaker fit for indoor games or for standing on the sidelines. Meticulous stitching on the suede references football boots, while black touches hark back to Stone Island’s archival use of black metal trims.The 77FWS0101 is the brand’s nod to rock music from the U.K., delivering another low-top pair that, this time around, is sleeker. As a result, the pair serves ’70s energy, leaning into the world of military GAT-style sneakers. House cues like a debossed compass adorn the tongue, while a gum outsole accentuates the retro themes.Rounding out the trio is Stone Island’s grime-inspired style, the 77FWS0303. This pair is the most technical of the three as it features a construction made from rubberized leather, a reinforced molded military toe cap and a tactical articulated outsole, coming together on a slick and contemporary silhouette. The molded rubber tongue and the stitched nylon fabric are nods to Stone Island’s archives — references that still infiltrate its street-ready designs today.The 77FW STONE ISLAND FOOTWEAR PROGRAM collection can be seen above and purchased in-store or online now. Prices range from $400 USD to $478 USD.In other news, Hender Scheme and The North Face are back with their fourth and final collaboration.