Category: Shoes

ACRONYM has teamed up once again with 3D-printed footwear brand ALIVEFORM to release a new “SILVER FANG” colorway of THE BLADE. The shoe will launch exclusively at GRAFT.PD’s Pudong space in Shanghai as part of a special project for the brand’s Open House event this November.Inspired by Tsui Hark’s 1995 martial arts film *The Blade*, the shoe’s design merges ACRONYM’s signature techwear aesthetic with ALIVEFORM’s 3D-printing technology to create a highly sculptural silhouette. The shoe features a barefoot construction to prioritize natural foot movement and flexibility, while an open mesh design extending across the upper and sole improves breathability. Cushioning, support, and flexibility are integrated directly into the 3D-printed structure, eliminating the need for traditional stitching or glue.This new “SILVER FANG” colorway further enriches the visual language of THE BLADE and will be available exclusively through GRAFT.PD.Additionally, GRAFT.PD in Pudong, Shanghai, will host an Open House event from November 7th to 8th. The event will showcase the FW26 collection alongside exclusive releases and offer an opportunity to interact face-to-face with the designers. GRAFT.PD has long supported independent designers exploring the intersection of clothing, the body, and technology, and this event will further highlight different creators’ perspectives on the future of apparel design.Event Information: GRAFT.PD Open HouseDate and Time: November 7–8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Room 204, Building 5, 3000 Longdong Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Nike has crafted the Nike Caitlin 1 “Duke” PE, outfitting the Duke University women’s basketball team with a custom player-exclusive rendition of Caitlin Clark’s debut signature silhouette. The special makeup arrives for the Blue Devils despite Clark having previously competed against the program during her collegiate career at Iowa.The performance model is constructed with a predominantly black upper utilizing Nike’s OptiCast material, which integrates custom “2” and “C” graphics finished in signature Duke blue. Black extends across the tongue, laces, and sculpted midsole to provide a clean, uniform backdrop. Bright white accents offer sharp visual contrast, defining the lateral Swoosh, the Blue Devils’ hallmark “D” insignia on the tongue, and Clark’s “CC” branding along the medial support shank.The custom sneaker expands Duke’s growing roster of exclusive on-court footwear, which recently included a Sabrina 4 PE rendered in blue, white, and black with the program’s emblem, alongside several player-exclusive models supplied from Nike’s signature basketball category throughout the past year.The Nike Caitlin 1 “Duke” PE will not be released to the public, remaining strictly exclusive to the Duke women’s basketball program. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duke Women’s Basketball (@dukewbb)

Name: COMME des GARÇONS HOMME x New Balance 1890A “Black,” COMME des GARÇONS HOMME x New Balance 1890A “Beige”Colorway: Black/Charcoal, Beige/OrangeSKU: TBCMSRP: TBCRelease Date: November 6Where to Buy: COMME des GARÇONSCOMME des GARÇONS HOMME and New Balance are bringing the 1890A collaboration to retail following its debut at Paris Men’s Fashion Week earlier this January. The collaboration starts from New Balance’s 1890, a model that keeps the brand’s core design language while experimenting with exposed technical elements, and gives it a more polished treatment suited to COMME des GARÇONS HOMME’s tailored sensibility.The apron upper is the biggest change to the 1890 template, and it shifts the shoe’s overall character. The construction wraps the forefoot in a single, clean section that echoes classic moc-toe styling, taming the busier visual language of the original runner and giving it a sleeker profile. The result reads as a sneaker that can sit alongside COMME des GARÇONS HOMME’s workwear-leaning wardrobe as easily as it can handle a long day on foot.Comfort has been left in New Balance’s hands underneath. An ABZORB midsole handles shock absorption, while the heel is built with added structure to keep the foot stable with each step. Together, those elements push the 1890A toward everyday versatility instead of the purely technical focus of its base model.Set your reminders and get ahead of what’s dropping next on Hypebeast Drops.