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Shortly after unveiling Salehe Bembury’s take on the  Classic Clog, Crocs is now joining SANKUANZ for a limited-edition collaboration.Incorporating the Chinese label’s “SHOES FOR SHOES” design released in 2019, the co-branded Classic Clog focuses on padded protection, including a detachable protector as the exterior part of the silhouette. Offered in green, white, and black, each pair sees straps in contrasting colors, embellished with gold/silver Jibbitz shoe charms with SANKUANZ’s logo and sea dragons on the Crocs-branded strap and forefoot.Priced at approximately $139 USD, the new Crocs x SANKUANZ limited-edition Classic Clog will be launched on Crocs’s website and in-store on August 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SANKUANZ OFFICIAL PAGE (@sankuanz_official)For more footwear news, Off-White™ delivers Nike Dunk Low “THE 50” 01 of 50 and 50 of 50.

It’s been quite the eventful year for the fairly fresh New Balance 237 model as it has been released in both collaborative and GR colorways. And hot off the heels of being produced in a super-clean white and gray palette alongside size?, the model is returning to the spotlight in the form of an exclusive colorway with BEAMS.The color schemes on this lifestyle offering are reflective of the forthcoming leaf-changing season. A fall-friendly beige spills onto the shaggy suede overlays that are stationed at the toe and on the lower heels, and this comes contrasted with muted teals which flood the mesh toe boxes and heightened parts of the heel. Next in line are touches of purple that line the interior, border the throat, and arrive on on the lower mid-foot as well as the angelic finishes that make their way onto the laces, tongues and oversized N logos on the sides. Completing the upper is a dark navy panel that makes up the collar. Stringing together its design is a semi-chunky white midsole unit and gum treading.These New Balance 237s released exclusively through BEAMS for ¥10,340 (approx. $95 USD).If interested in more footwear news, peep an early glance at the upcoming Levi’s x New Balance 990v3.

Nick Sisombath’s footwear label Collegium is going from strength to strength, and for its latest release, the L.A.-based brand has emerged from the realms of sneakers by entering a more formal sphere, introducing its Pillar Penny loafer.The Pillar Penny quietly dropped this weekend in “Nero” leather, “Cognac” suede, and “Terracotta” suede, with the very latter currently sold out in all sizes. But fear not, as the two former pairs are still up for grabs.So, what do you get with the Pillar Penny? Well, in Collegium’s usual form, the shoes are crafted from the finest soft Italian calf leather or suede, and feature a soft calf leather lining to boot. The whole shoe has been hand-stitched in Italy as per the brand’s signature construction approach, while a natural leather sole and compressed leather heel have been incorporated into the shoe’s design for a classic, yet elevated, touch.As for the design itself, it follows classic cues but is heightened using some core Collegium touchpoints. For example, the loafer’s throat has the standard “Penny” slot on the front tongue section, the sole unit is low-profile but still fitted with a heel, and the stitching looks very traditionally on-point.At the rear, we find a detachable Collegium-branded metal tassel, serving as a nod to tradition while bringing Collegium’s contemporary aesthetic into the picture.The Collegium Pillar Penny loafer in “Nero” and “Cognac” is available in a limited range of sizes on Collegium’s website now. It retails for $250 USD.In case you missed it, check out Nick Sisombath’s issue of Sole Mates.