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Name: Blackstock & Weber x Joe Freshgoods Ellis Penny LoaferColorway: TBCSKU: TBCMSRP: $395 USDRelease Date: October 23 (Online), October 24 (In-store)Where to Buy: Blackstock & Weber, Joe FreshgoodsBlackstock & Weber and Joe Freshgoods are teaming up on the “Ellis” Penny Loafer, a glossy red take on the dress shoe made exclusively for Joe Freshgoods. The project is the Chicago designer’s first-ever release outside the athletic world, swapping performance runners for a Goodyear-welted loafer with a lug sole. The partnership grew out of a shared respect between the two labels and a desire to express it through a single, detail-driven product.The upper sets the tone with high-shine red patent leather sourced from Carasco, Italy, giving the classic penny silhouette a bold, almost lacquered finish. A checkerboard pattern is laser-etched directly into the vamp, adding a subtle graphic texture that only reveals itself as light catches the surface. Inside, a pink lining contrasts the red exterior, a detail that shows each time the shoe is slipped on or off.The construction leans toward durability as much as style. The loafer is Goodyear welted, a stitched build that allows the sole to be replaced over time and extends the life of the shoe. Underfoot, a Vibram 1757 lug sole adds chunky traction and a heavier stance than a traditional leather-soled loafer, giving the pair a more modern, rugged profile that fits street wear as easily as tailoring.The finishing touches carry the story of the collaboration. Every insole is stamped with a message from both brands that names the project “A Special Moment” and closes on a line that doubles as a shared motto: “We don’t complain… we figure it out!” Each pair ships with a branded dust bag and arrives in a special edition collaborative box in bright orange.The loafer also anchors Joe Freshgoods’ Early Fall capsule, which includes a companion “A Special Moment” T-shirt. For Joe Freshgoods, best known for his New Balance collaborations, the release is a clear step into tailored footwear. Blackstock & Weber, founded by Chris Echevarria, has built its following around modern takes on classic American loafers, with the “Ellis” serving as one of its signature silhouettes.

For their second collaboration, SOREL and Aries introduce a tough yet tactile silhouette, called the Daystorm™ Chukka Boot. In tune with the season, the new model boldly draws on the Caribou™’s durable design, which has stood out for its reliability in the winter outdoors scene. The sole features a similar chunky style, built with an outsole made from moulded XS TREK EVO Vibram™ compound and a moulded rubber midsole, while the vamp comes wrapped in soft, full-grain leather. Echoing the textural details of Aries’ Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the Daystorm™ Chukka Boot adopts swathes of sumptuous materials. Above the hard-wearing leather edges, the upper ties in a patch of pony hair, as the inner lining incorporates shearling for a cozy feel. These elements are tinted in tones of black, brown, and cream to match the two colorways and give them a plush look that fits layered winter looks. A new campaign featuring D Double E amplifies this distinctive aesthetic. Posed against a digital landscape with frosty blue tones, photographer and multimedia artist Joe Cruz captures the rapper in the Daystorm™ Chukka Boot paired with fur-trimmed coats, tonal shirts, and heavy knits.Explore the full lookbook in the gallery above. The SOREL x Aries Daystorm™ Chukka Boot is now available to buy online in “Tobacco Brown” and “Black.”

Name: JW Anderson Run RabbitSKU: TBCRelease Date: TBCJonathan Anderson recently took to his personal Instagram to offer a first look at the new JW Anderson “Run Rabbit” sneaker. The silhouette introduces a sportier direction to the label’s footwear lineup, borrowing the proportions of a contemporary running shoe while filtering them through JW Anderson’s characteristically exaggerated design language.The colorway centers on a saturated teal green, accented with hits of ochre yellow, while the upper appears to be constructed primarily from suede. The lacing further develops the palette through a mix of flat two-tone patterned laces and a solid teal, rope-like round lace, adding another layer of texture to the design.An orange, dice-like charm threaded through the laces features a running rabbit motif, directly referencing the silhouette’s name and lending the otherwise technical shape a more playful finishing touch. For now, JW Anderson has yet to confirm pricing, release timing or distribution details, with further information expected to accompany the sneaker’s official launch.