Year: 2025

SummaryFootwear trends spotted during Paris Fashion Week SS26 saw high-end brands like Louis Vuitton introduced plush, understated sneakers like the LV ButtersoftPartnerships dominated, with notable releases including Joe Freshgoods x New Balance ABZORB 2000, Doublet x ASICS GEL-Kayano 20, Miu Miu x New BalanceThe season showcased a return to more aggressive, visually impactful designs like the PUMA Mostro and the anticipated Nike Air Max 1000As the Spring/Summer 2026 collections wrapped up in Paris, the runway and the streets alike served as a powerful showcase for the footwear trends poised to dominate the coming year. This season underscored a fascinating convergence of luxury, performance heritage, and avant-garde design, with collaborations taking center stage and established silhouettes getting radical makeovers.Leading the charge in refined comfort, Louis Vuitton introduced the LV Buttersoft sneaker as part of Pharrell Williams’ SS26 menswear collection. A pair of Jonathan Anderson’s newly designed footwear for Dior also surfaced on the streets of Paris, signalling a move by the house towards skate-inspired chunky shoes. Collaborations on the other hand, remained a driving force, pushing familiar models into exciting new territories.A pair of Joe Freshgoods x New Balance ABZORB 2000 in an all-new pink colorway was seen on the streets of Paris next to last year’s Doublet x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 20. Miu Miu New Balances were also spotted. This ongoing partnership continued to solidify the unexpected synergy between Miu Miu’s ultra-feminine, subtly rebellious aesthetic and New Balance’s classic athletic shapes. Other bold footwear in clue the Nike Shox and Martine Rose and other classic ASICS models. The PUMA Mostro highlights a resurgence of early 2000s avant-garde athletic footwear while the Nike Air Max 1000 points to Nike’s commitment to excavating its deep Air Max archive, bringing back technically intricate and visually impactful models that offer maximal cushioning and a bold silhouette for a new generation.

SummarySong for the Mute presented two new adidas footwear collaborations during Paris Fashion Week.The SFTM-008 is the brand’s take on the Tokyo while the SFTM-009 reimagines the Samba into the Samba LX FreizeitRelease is scheduled to take place during Spring/Summer 2026Three years after debuting, the Song for the Mute x adidas partnership is as strong as ever. The Australian and German duo have returned to Paris Fashion Week to unveil two new collaborative footwear silhouettes.In continuation of their naming series, the SFTM-008 offers a retro-inspired interpretation of the Tokyo sneaker while the SFTM-009 reworks the Samba into the formal-leaning Samba LX Freizeit. The former draws inspiration from shoes worn during physical education classes as a kid, offering contrast via bold color blocking while utilizing upper options of nylon and mesh. As for the Samba LX Freizeit, it takes on rich brown leather and black leather looks. Formal school shoes are reinvented via the Samba with a derby-like sole unit backing a stitched leather upper.At the time of writing, neither Song for the Mute nor adidas have provided any firm release details regarding their SFTM-008 (Tokyo) and SFTM-009 (Samba LX Freizeit) sneakers. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at each pair, as we currently expect both to arrive during Spring/Summer 2026 via Song for the Mute, adidas, and select retailers worldwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Song for the Mute (@songforthemute) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Song for the Mute (@songforthemute)

Name: Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”Colorway: Wonder Clay/Wonder Aqua/Ash PinkSKU: JS5052MSRP: $140 USDRelease Date: August 2025Where to Buy: adidasBad Bunny spared no time in making noise this year, dropping his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos (I Should Have Taken More Photos), on January 5. The Puerto Rican superstar also introduced the Ballerina sneaker with adidas in two colorways, expanding on their ongoing partnership.Now, the two look to be returning to the Gazelle Indoor as a new “Cabo Rojo” colorway has surfaced. Our initial preview of the sneaker sees it pay homage to the Puerto Rican beach town of Cabo Rojo with a “Wonder Clay” upper that pairs suede, leather, and synthetic detailing throughout. Benito’s elevated take on the model, which he first presented in white last September, features everything from a puffed layered tongue to a remixed toe and size tag at the heel. adidas Cabo Rojo branding arrives at the lateral heel while the “adidas para Bad Bunny” note is again present at the sockliner.At the time of writing, neither Bad Bunny nor adidas have indicated when this “Cabo Rojo”-themed take on the Gazelle Indoor will be dropping. Stay tuned for updates, including official images of the pair, as we currently expect it to launch via adidas and select retailers this August at a starting price of $140 USD.