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WHAT MAKES YOUR SOUL BOUNCE?The CreativeWorld ofDr. MartensBouncing SolesWithSophia WilsonSeen on every Dr. Martens heel loop, “With Bouncing Soles” has gone from referencing its trademark air-cushioned sole to encompassing the countless communities who wear their Docs to express their individuality.The defining slogan now headlines a new global platform exploring how it has transcended meaning in culture. To celebrate its launch, the brand joined photographer and visual artist Sophia Wilson for a special New York City event. The Bouncing Soles experience spotlighted her unique creative voice and how she stays inspired through style, girlhood, and an overarching sense of togetherness.In a look back at the event, Hypebeast dives into her story in dedicated chapters. Resonating with many other creatives in the city, we find out what makes soles like Wilson’s truly bounce today.Go Inside Bouncing Soles with Sophia Wilson’s Space TourDR MARTENS 18/10/2026 WHAT MAKES YOUR SOUL BOUNCE?MADE WITHBOUNCECharms have been having a moment in fashion, accessorizing bags and shoes with personal flair. At Bouncing Soles, Sophia Wilson took on the trend with a charm-making bar, encouraging guests to channel their Bouncing Soles into creating key rings with an assortment of miniature trinkets. Get creative by dragging charms from the bar onto the keyringCLICK AND DRAGSOPHIA’S NOTESSophia’s notes on the nightConceptualized by Manon Macasaet and Raquel Michel, a New York City skyline set the scene for the event, illustrating the place that many creatives call home. The backdrop was paired with a Polaroid wall, where guests could put their mark on the space.Continuing the customization theme, a charm-making bar allowed guests to craft bespoke Crazy Horse leather key rings with unique charms. From sweet treats and smiley faces to trinkets of iconic landmarks, each piece drew on Wilson’s playful lens of the city.Lounge areas brought a joyful energy to the space, styled with tactile furry sofas and bold striped pillows so guests could kick back, enjoy a fresh matcha from Matchaful, take in DJ Memphy’s set, and get inspired while making their charms. My work is all about girlhood. Every facet embodies my experience growing up as a girl one way or another.The vibe was perfect, colorful, delicious, energetic, and fabulous. A great artist can convey their aesthetic and point of view – but doesn’t feel the need to stick to just one medium. Don’t forget to put yourself out there as much as possible because you never know who’s watching.Girlhood defines your entire life growing up as a woman; even when you’re old, you’re still growing up, and I think that’s really beautiful. I love putting little charms on my bags, shoes, and keys, so I thought the charm bar would be perfect for my Dr. Martens With Bouncing Soles experience.The Crazy Horse Leather collection serves up must-have Dr. Martens styles in a new sumptuous leather that invites you to build character with each wear. In the spirit of the design approach, we asked our community how they’ll be styling the 1461 shoe in the fall-ready “Cherry Red” colorway.

Name: Merrell x Harris Tweed CollectionMSRP: $130 – $190 USDRelease Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: MerrellMerrell brings Harris Tweed into its outdoor archive with a limited-edition collection spanning the Chameleon Redux SE, Jungle Moc, Moab 2 Slide SE and Relay Lace SE, with the latter offered in both men’s and women’s sizing.Made from pure new wool in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the fabric is fibre-dyed and spun on the islands before being handwoven by local craftspeople, with its layered coloration drawing inspiration from the region’s heathers, mosses, lochs and rugged Atlantic landscape. The entire range is unified in a single “Dark Walnut” colorway, allowing the construction and texture of the handwoven Scottish cloth to become the defining visual element. Deep brown leather and rubber components frame the richly textured Harris Tweed panels, whose multi-tonal weave gives the shoes a softer, more tactile character than Merrell’s usual technical textiles.The Chameleon Redux SE x Harris Tweed takes the collection’s most technical approach, applying the woven textile to its highly segmented, dimensional upper alongside leather reinforcement. A toggle lacing system, molded TPU heel counter and substantial rubber tooling preserve its outdoor character, while a FloatMax foam midsole softens the ride; against the complex construction, the warm Dark Walnut tweed gives the otherwise futuristic silhouette a distinctly heritage-driven finish.The Jungle Moc is considerably simpler, using Harris Tweed across its rounded slip-on profile with dark leather framing the upper. Its familiar comfort package remains intact through a removable EVA footbed, lightweight EVA midsole, heel-mounted Merrell Air Cushion and sticky rubber outsole, creating a contrast between the model’s utilitarian shape and the more traditional wool surface.The Moab 2 Slide SE carries the textile into an open-backed format, pairing its broad tweed-covered upper with a chunky, dark Vibram TC5+ outsole and lightweight EVA midsole. The difference between the soft, visibly woven wool and the aggressive trail-derived tooling gives it perhaps the clearest meeting point between Harris Tweed’s tailoring heritage and Merrell’s outdoor DNA.The Relay Lace SE offers the collection’s cleanest, most conventional sneaker profile, mixing full-grain leather with Harris Tweed panels, a traditional lace closure and streamlined rubber sole. Across all four models, Dark Walnut keeps the footwear visually cohesive while allowing differences in proportion and construction to determine each pair’s personality.

Name: Tyrrell Winston x adidas Spiritain 2000Colorway: Red/Cream/GoldSKU: KJ7676MSRP: $160 USDRelease Date: October 22, 2026Where to Buy: adidasadidas and New York artist Tyrrell Winston are expanding their collaborative lineup with the upcoming adidas Spiritain 2000. The running-inspired design serves as the footwear centerpiece for Winston’s first full collection with the Three Stripes following his transition from Reebok earlier this year.The Spiritain 2000 channels early-2000s running aesthetics into a modern silhouette, reflecting the retro design language adidas has explored across models like the adiStar Control 5. For his interpretation, Winston constructs the upper primarily from bright red mesh, contrasted by cream overlays treated with a cracked, worn-in texture.Metallic gold accents elevate the package across the adidas branding, custom lace tips, and Winston’s signature stamped near the heel. Grounding the vintage-informed aesthetic, a thick, sculpted sole unit retains the chunky profile typical of performance running models from that era. The effort presents a distinct aesthetic departure from Winston’s inaugural Lightblaze POD project, highlighting a versatile design direction within his ongoing collaborative roster.The Tyrrell Winston x adidas Spiritain 2000 is expected to release October 22, 2026, alongside a matching apparel collection.