Month: August 2025

Name: New Balance 1000 “Deep Ocean”SKU: M1000SRetail Price: $150 USDRelease Date: Fall 2025Where to Buy: New BalanceNew Balance continues to delve into its rich history, reintroducing the iconic 1000 silhouette in a new “Deep Ocean” colorway. The model, which first debuted in 1999, has been a key player in the brand’s recent archival revival, celebrated for its bold, technical design that feels both retro and futuristic. The “Deep Ocean” version embraces a sleek, monochromatic palette that lends a sophisticated and versatile feel to the shoe’s intricate design.This iteration of the 1000 showcases a refined blend of premium materials and classic New Balance technology. The upper features a unique mesh underlay with more prominent overlay panels, a design choice that gives the shoe its distinct, tech-inspired look. The sneaker is grounded by a segmented sole unit equipped with ABZORB cushioning in the heel and forefoot, providing the comfort and support that defines the New Balance experience. The “Deep Ocean” colorway accentuates the shoe’s reflective details and rubberized “N” logo, ensuring it stands out as a contemporary lifestyle staple. With this release, New Balance successfully bridges its past with the present, confirming the 1000’s place in the modern sneaker landscape. The shoe is expected to be released later this year.

SummaryJan Paul Gaultier luxury house teased a punk-inspired collaboration with Crocs on InstagramThe collection features designs inspired by Gaultier’s cone bra, corsetry, and safety pinsThe collaboration includes the Bae Clog and Classic Clog, expected to drop in August 2025The worlds of high fashion and accessible comfort are once again colliding in a spectacular fashion. Following its successful partnerships with brands like Simone Rocha and Balenciaga, Crocs has now set its sights on a truly iconic collaborator: Jean Paul Gaultier. The legendary French fashion house has teased a collaboration on Instagram, revealing a punk-inspired collection that promises to be a fearless reinterpretation of Crocs’ signature silhouettes.This partnership is a masterclass in creative fusion, blending Crocs’ classic comfort with Gaultier’s rebellious, avant-garde aesthetic. The teaser images reveal a collection that draws from the house’s most recognizable design codes, including the provocative use of safety pins and corsetry details. This isn’t just about a logo swap; it’s a profound re-imagining of the clog as a canvas for high-fashion punk.The collaboration will reportedly feature three distinct designs across the Bae Clog and Classic Clog silhouettes. A faux leather clog adorned with Gaultier’s signature safety pin motif, adding a sharp, punk-rock edge is shown in the teasers, as is one that features a unique lace-like graphic print, evoking the brand’s historic use of intricate patterns and one that gives a nod to the iconic cone bra with subtle circular stitching and corset-style lacing.This collaboration is a testament to Crocs’ remarkable evolution from a utilitarian boat shoe to a high-fashion darling. By partnering with a brand as iconic as Jean Paul Gaultier, Crocs continues to solidify its place at the intersection of couture and streetwear. The collection is set to drop sometime in August 2025, and while pricing has yet to be announced, it’s safe to say these will be among the most coveted Crocs releases to date. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jean Paul Gaultier (@jeanpaulgaultier)

Name: Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Cypress “Tetra”Colorway: Hazelnut/Espresso/BlueSKU: TBCMSRP: $130 USDRelease Date: August 14Where to Buy: BeASpungeSalehe Bembury’s output knows no bounds. The beloved footwear designer continues to work with a wide variety of brands, offering several new sneaker releases each season. For his Crocs partnership, which involves Bembury as the head of the Pollex division, he recently brought the “F&F Tree Camo” colorways of the Pollex Clog and Pollex Juniper to the public. Now, he’s announced yet another launch, this time featuring the Pollex Cypress.Introduced at the end of last year, the Pollex Cypress boot combines a clog-like base, replacing holes with dimples, with a canvas upper. A second colorway is finally dropping with his “Tetra” iteration of the model. As seen on the feet of Crenshaw Skate Club founder Tobey McIntosh, the boot begins with a rich brown Pollex molding at the sole. From there, “Espresso” covers the rubber top while blue graces the canvas upper.The Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Cypress “Tetra” is set to drop on August 14 at 12pm EDT via BeASpunge. Based on the previous launch, you can expect the retail price to be at or around $130 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salehe Bembury (@salehebembury)