Category: Shoes

Name: Song for the Mute x adidas Adizero EVO SL “Dove Grey”Colorway: Dove Grey/Grey Two/Grey SixSKU: KJ0774MSRP: $180 USDRelease Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: adidasThe Song for the Mute x adidas Adizero EVO SL “Dove Grey” sneaker delivers a muted yet expressive iteration of the lightweight runner. Built on a tonal grey mesh base, the shoe is accented with hand‑drawn graphics and text details that add a raw, artistic edge. Lightweight construction and a streamlined silhouette highlight the Adizero EVO SL’s performance heritage, while the artistic overlays bring a lifestyle‑driven narrative to the design.Breaking up the tonal grey palette is a series of oversized, childlike hand-drawn graphics that bring an organic, homegrown appeal to the technical runner. Sketch-like branches stretch across the toe box, while “Run, Run, Run” script is scrawled along the medial forefoot — a playful contrast to the “slow down” text found on the tongue. Cursive Song for the Mute co-branding is subtly integrated into the tongue stabilizer and lateral midsole, ensuring the collaboration remains visible without disrupting the sleek, aerodynamic shape of the shoe.

Name: adidas Originals Adistar Control 5 “Watermelon Smoothie”Colorway: “Watermelon Smoothie”SKU: TBCMSRP: $160 USDRelease Date: September 12Where to Buy: adidasadidas Originals and Bay Area artist Larry June continue their collaborative partnership with the release of the Adistar Control 5 “Watermelon Smoothie.” Serving as the second colorway following an exclusive Friends & Family drop, this iteration reimagines the early-2000s runner through a fresh lifestyle lens.Inspired by June’s personal health and wellness routines – specifically his ritual of making a watermelon smoothie – the design translates his West Coast intentionality into aesthetic cues. The “Watermelon Smoothie” colorway features an open white mesh base paired with layered tonal overlays, establishing a clean, breathable foundation. Its standout design element is a vibrant gradient finish that transitions fluidly through “Semi Lucid Red,” “Semi Solar Slime” and Clay hues, directly mimicking the refreshing tones of its namesake beverage. Custom Larry June signature branding completes the upper, adding a personalized touch to the vintage-inspired silhouette.

Name: KEEN Jasper MerkoMSRP: $135 USDRelease Date: September 3Where to Buy: KEENKEEN is reimagining its iconic climbing-inspired sneaker with the bold, ultra-minimal Jasper Merko. Designed to deliver a barefoot-inspired experience with a lighter environmental footprint, the shoe combines tried-and-true shoemaking techniques with groundbreaking sustainable solutions.Arriving in a stealthy black, muted grey and beige colorways, the upper is constructed from premium, responsibly sourced suede, utilizing a stitch-and-turn construction that creates a seamless, flexible fit that feels tailored directly to the foot. This heavily textured, low-profile sole wraps dynamically around the shoe’s sidewalls, promoting natural movement and a more connected sensory experience. Staying true to its crag-culture roots, the silhouette features a generous original fit for natural toe splay and a distinctive lace-to-toe design.For durability and sustainability, the shoe employs KEEN.FUSION, bonding the upper to the sole using heat and pressure rather than toxic glues. This also marks the brand’s first silhouettes to feature an EcoEnd bio-enhanced midsole, which allows the foam cushioning to organically biodegrade at the end of its lifecycle.