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Raf Simons’ first show for Prada Fall/Winter 2021 — dubbed “Possible Feelings” — stirred up a lot of emotions, but for us at HYPEBEAST (which speculated big things from the epoch-making designer), we were rather impressed by his debut, particularly because of notable pieces that were seen such as the nylon slippers that you see above.Indeed, this season the mule, slipper, slide, sandal, whatever you want to call it, is staying. Following on from a lockdown-induced hype for all things Crocs, Merrell, and Birkenstock, came a wave of designers and brands making their own laidback shoes, and as the trend remains it now means that houses are having to get more creative with their footwear efforts.So, with this in mind, welcome to Prada’s next offering. These nylon slippers combine Prada’s quintessential tech-infused sportiness by using nylon for the entire upper, but scream comfort (thankfully) as the nylon is quilted using tonal stitching. On the outside, a toggle rope lace system is embedded into the collar to make them tighter, while a rubberized Prada Milano triangle logo adorns the tongue section.Rounding out the slippers is the full shearling lining for that extra level of opulent comfort, as well as a thick, lugged sole unit meaning these can be worn outside without fear.Naturally, these Prada nylon slippers don’t come cheap. Head over to Très Bien to pick these up now for $840 USD.For something familiar, check out Reebok’s Beatnik “Cordura Pack” that’s re-releasing soon.

By now, the sneaker community has seen an insane amount of Dunk colorways spring from the Nike family in recent years from collaborations to collegiate makeups and more. And the the Swoosh still has intentions of keeping the silhouette’s strong momentum trucking along, but this time it’s doing so in the form of a modernized variation: the Nike Dunk Low Scrap. The fresh take atop the classic basketball model is designed with intentional disarray and it’s been officially unveiled in “Archeo Brown” and “Sea Glass” colorways.The uppers of this latest offering features a healthy blend of both mesh, leather and suede constructions. The “Archeo Brown” installment drops its titular shading to the mid-foot, tongues and toe boxes, and comes complemented with a blueish-green tone atop the Swooshes and laces. Earthy tones fall on the front and interior lining while splashes of orange, yellow and red arrive on its various abstract overlays. Extra accents are also displayed through the purple toe box panels and the minty stitchings that show face on the quarters.Its release sibling skews to the brighter side of the color wheel. A “Sea Glass” pigment dyes the underlays while a sail-like skin forms the accompanying overlays. Other neutral accents are found via the white finishes applied to the side Swooshes and laces while creamy doses pop out on the exposed stitches. Down below, a white midsole and gum outsole round off its look.If interested in copping, these are dropping via Nike Korea on August 12 for $112 USD.Elsewhere in footwear news, early images of the Nike Dunk Low “Toasty Pack” have surfaced.

Joining the early looks we have already received, we now have another look at Drake’s NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra. Coming in a clean “White/Chrome” colorway, the upcoming collaborative sneaker continues the Canadian artist’s ongoing NOCTA sub-label partnership with Nike.The NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra features a premium white leather upper constructed with dynamic paneling that creates a quilting effect marked by perforations. Further detailing comes in the form of an aggressive heel counter and shining silver elements at the eyelets and mini Swoosh branding. Elevating the shoe are sculpted matching midsoles with large yellow Air units paired with toothy rubber outsoles.Priced at $150 USD, Drake’s NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra “White/Chrome” is now expected to release sometime this fall.For more footwear news, take a detailed look at the Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Low “THE 50” 16 of 50.