Category: Shoes

Name: WORKSOUT x Vans Premium Authentic “WORKGU SAN?”Colorway: White, BlueSKU: TBCMSRP: TBCRelease Date: September 17Where to Buy: WORKSOUTSouth Korean select shop WORKSOUT is teaming up with Vans to release a playful, collaborative take on the Premium Authentic silhouette, officially dubbed the “WORKGU SAN?” pack. Scheduled to launch exclusively at WORKSOUT Aoyama in Japan on September 17, 2026, this partnership reimagines the classic canvas sneaker through a whimsical lens.Built around the thematic concept of finding “unexpected fun encountered in a boring everyday life,” the design brings a lighthearted, contemporary twist to the heritage footwear model. The release draws heavily on WORKSOUT’s distinct brand identity, seamlessly merging Vans’ elevated Premium series construction with the Korean label’s signature playful energy.Coming in crisp white and navy blue colorways, both iterations feature a custom, all-over graphic print spread across the canvas upper, showcasing WORKSOUT’s cartoon dog mascot, “WORKGU,” intertwined with distinctive lettering and the brand’s logo. Adding to the detailing, the sneakers are equipped with thick white rope laces threaded through matching white eyelets, alongside traditional Vans branding on the lateral tag and heel spoiler. The shoes are anchored by a classic white vulcanized rubber midsole, which sits above a standout semi-translucent outsole that boldly displays WORKSOUT branding underneath, completing the thoughtful and meticulously detailed finish.

Name: Han Kjobenhavn x Mizuno WAVE MUJIN TL “Black”Colorway: BlackSKU: D1GD261301MSRP: ￥22,000 JPY (approx. $142 USD)Release Date: Septmber 18Where to Buy: MizunoExpanding on their collaborative footprint, Danish fashion label Han Kjøbenhavn and Mizuno are teaming up once again to release a striking new iteration of the WAVE MUJIN TL. Known for its unapologetic approach to design, Han Kjøbenhavn injects a stealthy, utilitarian edge into the technical running silhouette, creating a bold statement piece that transitions effortlessly from demanding outdoor environments to modern city streets.Arriving in a sleek, monochromatic “Black” colorway, the collaborative sneaker emphasizes raw texture and advanced material engineering. The upper is constructed using lightweight yet incredibly durable Dyneema Composite Fabric, delivering a structured, weather-resistant finish with a distinctively crinkled, slightly translucent visual effect.Beneath the tactical exterior, the shoe is equipped with Mizuno’s signature WAVE technology in the midsole for superior dampening and stability. Grounding the aggressive design is a heavy-duty Michelin rubber outsole fitted with deep lugs, ensuring exceptional multi-directional grip and traction across unpredictable terrains.

Kith and publisher Assouline have officially announced Kith: The Footwear Archive, a 444-page catalogue raisonné celebrating the lifestyle brand’s 15th anniversary. Created to document the footwear category that defined founder Ronnie Fieg’s creative career, the publication features over 1,800 collaborative models and developmental prototypes across partnerships with adidas, ASICS, Clarks Originals, Moncler, New Balance, Nike, On, Timberland, and more.Documented by photographer Tyler Mansour, the volume stands as the largest release in Assouline’s Ultimate and Classics Collection to date. The book is divided into two sections: the first presents 700 released pairs through dedicated studio photography, while the second indexes Fieg’s archival collection chronologically by brand to trace the development pipeline from early concepts to final products.The publication debuts in two formats. The Classic edition will release alongside an Ultimate Edition limited to 300 individually numbered copies, each signed by Ronnie Fieg and enclosed in an all-over Kith monogram-debossed leather clamshell. Ahead of the global launch, Kith will host a public exhibition from September 25 to September 27 at 25 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, placing all 1,800 archival pairs on public display for the first time while offering early sales of the Classic edition.The Classic edition of Kith: The Footwear Archive will release on September 30, 2026, via Kith stores, online, and the Kith App, followed by select Assouline boutiques on December 9, 2026. The Ultimate Edition launches on September 30, 2026, exclusively at select Assouline boutiques.