Month: July 2023

Throughout recent years, Sanrio has tapped a variety of sneaker brands to produce all sorts of footwear bearing the franchise’s beloved characters such as Hello Kitty. Notably, this has included both Nike and adidas since 2022. Now, following an expansive list of collaborative releases as a duo in 2018, Sanrio has rejoined Converse for four themed colorways of the All Star.Kicking things off, the All Star Hi in red sees My Melody in two different stances printed at the lateral heel, complementing the medial heel’s bow-adorned badge branding. As for the All Star Ox, its sole colorway has been covered in a white fluff with Hello Kitty’s red bow at the lateral midfoot of each shoe. Hello Kitty is spotlighted once again on the All Star Hi with the canvas upper’s off-white hue bearing two looks for the character at the lateral heel while the medial’s badge branding sees her bow encircling it. Lastly, Cinnamoroll’s light blue All Star Hi matches the shoe’s other looks with the puppy depicted via two playful graphics and clouds surrounding its badge.If you’re looking to pick up one of the four Sanrio x Converse All Star pairs, release is scheduled for July 21 via atmos stores at a price of ¥13,200 JPY (approx. $95 USD) for the All Star Hi colorways and ¥15,400 JPY (approx. $111 USD) for the All Star Ox.For more of the latest news from the footwear industry, Tyler, the Creator’s GOLF le FLEUR* has teamed up with Converse once again for a Chuck 70 Low “Digital Leopard” capsule.

Daniel Day, better known to the fashion world as Dapper Dan has teamed up with PUMA to release the “Clyde Pre-Game Runway” pack — with a men’s pair in “Blazing Blue/Blazing Blue-Lake Blue” and a women’s pair in “Croissant/Croissant-Rose Dust.”The legend that is Dapper Dan started in Harlem, where he made a name for himself as a couturier known as the “king of knock-offs.” He first came to fame in the late ’80s and early ’90s providing tailored, reworked luxury products for celebrities of all sorts. Chances are, you’ve probably seen some of his work for Gucci, Gap, or maybe his PUMA runway looks from 2022.In this latest collaboration with PUMA, through the Clyde Pre-Game Runway pack, the two aim to continue their ongoing mission of merging the realms of high fashion and casual wear. Details found on each pair in the pack include intricate embroidery, layers of suede and textile, as well as tongues that unzip to feature a hidden pocket of sorts.The Dapper Dan x PUMA collection also includes a variety of both men’s and women’s clothing items, in addition to the collaborative shoes, available now at PUMA’s official site for $150 USD.Take a closer look at the collection in the PUMA post below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by PUMA Sportstyle (@pumasportstyle)In other footwear news, Salehe Bembury reveals Crocs Pollex Clog in “Niagara” colorway.

HOKA has announced the latest addition to its hike line, the Anacapa 2 GTX, a lightweight waterproof hiker available in Mid, Low, and Youth models.The shoes, made from “preferred materials” are available in a wide range of colorways, with our favorites being the Dune/Oxford Tan and Olive Haze/Mercury. HOKA shared that the updated shoes are designed to offer hikers all-day comfort and reliability for use on any trail.Hy Rosario, the Director of Outdoor and Kids Product at HOKA, praised the shoe’s lightweight, weather performance, and eco-friendly construction, stating that “We are excited to share a hiker that treads lighter on the environment and enables youand your family to joyfully explore the outdoors together.”Notable preferred materials used in the construction of the shoes include a midsole made from 30 percent Sugarcane EVA, a PU sock-liner with fifty percent soybean oil formula and other areas constructed with a blend of recycled materials.The Anacapa 2 Mid GTX model introduces a redesign of HOKA’s Achilles heel cradle, designed to offer enhanced fit precision, comfort and ultimately safety.For those interested in purchasing the updated Anacapa 2 GTX Mid, Low, or Youth, they can be found on HOKA’s official site for $195 USD, $180 USD and $140 USD respectively.In other footwear news, Salehe Bembury reveals Crocs Pollex Clog in “Niagara” colorway.