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PUMA and Korean designer JiyongKim have officially introduced the collaborative PUMA CELL Geo, redefining the futuristic performance silhouette through the lens of weathering and time. Merging technical sportswear innovation with artisanal surface treatments, the collaboration presents a worn-in study of contemporary footwear.Renowned for experimental menswear that incorporates solar fading, environmental stains, and weather-shaped textures, JiyongKim applies his unique aging philosophy directly to the CELL Geo. The shoe’s sculptural architecture is reworked with aged fabrics, distressed detailing, frayed laces, and specialized surface treatments. Each deliberate imperfection reflects the marks that accumulate naturally over time, creating a deliberate dialogue between PUMA’s technical construction and a weathered aesthetic.At the foundation, the sneaker retains its signature decoupled CELL heel unit, supplying geometric structure and advanced cushioning to the silhouette. Fluid cut lines and semi-shrouded laces preserve the shoe’s streamlined, futuristic profile while emphasizing the contrast with its organic finishing. In addition to the mainline offering, an exclusive Black colorway will launch in limited quantities solely through JiyongKim’s direct retail operations.The PUMA x JiyongKim CELL Geo drops November 7, 2026, via PUMA, PUMA flagships, select stockists, and JiyongKim’s online and Seoul flagship stores, followed by a dedicated Japan release and pop-up at GR8 on November 14.

Name: Salomon Grolle THE BROKEN ARMColorway: Black Olive/Peat/Pumkin SpiceSKU: L45536400MSRP: $210 USDRelease Date: November 4Where to Buy: Salomon, THE BROKEN ARMSalomon and THE BROKEN ARM have reunited for a collaborative spin on the Grolle, a mid-cut boot that the Paris concept store builds around the lives of young people coming of age in villages and rural communities. Arriving in a single “Black Olive/Peat/Pumkin Spice” colorway, the mid-cut silhouette is built around a largely single-piece leather upper in a deep olive-brown shade, finished with an intentionally irregular, cracked surface that is designed to gain further depth and patina through wear.Bright white conventional laces cut sharply through the earthy palette, threaded through embroidered eyelets and metal hardware rather than Salomon’s familiar Quicklace system. Contrast stitching remains deliberately visible throughout, while restrained orange and red accents – including Salomon branding along the side – add small flashes of color against the otherwise subdued construction.Wrapping the forefoot and sides in a Peat-toned brushed rubber mudguard with exposed stitching before transitioning into a chunky archival Salomon bottom unit. Pumpkin Spice-toned details introduce warmer contrast around the darker tooling, while the deeply lugged Mud Contagrip® outsole maintains the traction expected from the brand’s trail footwear. A metal buckle, subtle embroidery and intentionally exposed structural elements reinforce the utilitarian, lived-in quality of the design, reflecting THE BROKEN ARM’s concept of exploring youth and everyday life beyond major cities.Set your reminders and get ahead of what’s dropping next on Hypebeast Drops. View this post on Instagram

Name: HOKA Tor Ultra Lo atmos ExclusiveColorway: Navy BlueSKU: TBCMSRP: ¥38,500 JPY (approx. $244 USD)Release Date: November 6Where to Buy: atmosHOKA’s Tor Ultra Lo returns with an atmos-exclusive colorway that leans into the model’s rugged outdoor DNA without overcomplicating its palette. Dressed almost entirely in deep navy, the pair combines thick nubuck panels with perforated sections across the forefoot and sidewalls, allowing shifts in texture to break up the otherwise monochromatic upper. Tonal laces, eyelets and overlays keep the look restrained, while a small GORE-TEX label near the collar signals the weather-resistant lining underneath. Subtle HOKA branding is worked into the lateral side rather than treated as a contrasting focal point, giving the sneaker a cleaner, more utilitarian finish.Underfoot, the color treatment continues across the Tor Ultra Lo’s oversized, sculpted midsole, reinforcing the heavy, trail-ready proportions that helped establish it as one of HOKA’s original crossover hikers. A Vibram® Megagrip outsole adds technical traction beneath the chunky platform, with the small yellow Vibram badge providing one of the few bright accents against the dark navy build. Rather than adding overt atmos graphics, the collaboration is defined primarily through its exclusive color treatment, allowing the Tor Ultra Lo’s nubuck construction, perforations and exaggerated tooling to remain the visual focus.Set your reminders and get ahead of what’s dropping next on Hypebeast Drops.