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Literary Sport, the Canadian label that has quietly become the new standard-bearer of chic activewear among fashion’s inner circle, is now making a case for barefoot sandals.For its latest collaboration, the brand has teamed up with Xero Shoes to reinterpret the Genesis, the footwear company’s original sandal first introduced in 2009 and inspired by the huarache-style sandals worn by Mexico’s Tarahumara runners. The silhouette has remained largely unchanged for more than a decade, defined by its thin sole and minimalist lace construction.Rather than reinventing the formula, Literary Sport focuses on the sandal’s most distinctive feature: its lacing system. Swapping the original paracord for navy leather cording finished with a polished silver bead, the collaboration subtly elevates the Genesis without compromising its minimalist ethos. Each pair is also packaged in a custom mesh drawstring bag complete with dedicated shoe compartments and an interior pouch.The Literary Sport x Xero Shoes Genesis Sandal is available now through Literary Sport for $150 USD.Name: Literary Sport x Xero Shoes Genesis SandalColorway: Black/NavyMSRP: $150 USDRelease Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: Literary Sport

Name: adidas Originals Samba Decon “Auco” & “Brndes” BILLY’s ExclusiveColorway: Auco/Auco/GUM5, Brndes/Brndes/GUM3SKU: KZ6693, KZ6694MSRP: ¥19,800 JPY (approx. $124 USD)Release Date: July 10Where to Buy: BILLY’s TokyoBILLY’S is set to release two exclusive adidas Originals Samba Decon sneakers, arriving in “Auco” and “Brndes” colorways.The “Auco” edition features a light beige leather upper accented with tonal stitching and a soft suede toe cap, creating a minimalist yet refined finish. Its gum sole grounds the design with vintage appeal, while subtle perforations and embossed branding on the tongue highlight the deconstructed aesthetic.The “Brndes” iteration contrasts with a rich brown leather upper, paired with darker suede overlays for added depth and texture. Like its counterpart, it sits atop a gum sole, reinforcing the Samba’s heritage identity while offering modern wearability. Branding remains understated, with the Three Stripes executed in tonal leather and discreet adidas wordmarks at the heel. For added versatility and customization, each pair comes equipped with three distinct lace options – tonal flat laces, patterned flat laces, and round laces – allowing wearers to easily adapt the sneaker to their personal styling.

Name: NEIGHBORHOOD x Vans Authentic 44Colorway: Black, WhiteSKU: VN000XVJ7VJ, VN000XVJBLAMSRP: TBCRelease Date: July 2026Where to Buy: NEIGHBORHOODThe NEIGHBORHOOD x Vans Authentic 44 is the latest entry in a partnership that has spanned close to two decades between Shinsuke Takizawa’s Tokyo label and the California skateboarding institution. The two-piece pack surfaces in black suede and chalk white suede, each built around tonal construction, debossed toe box lettering, and etched sidewall branding referencing NEIGHBORHOOD’s 1994 founding, and is tied to the collaborators’ Paris Fashion Week debut.NEIGHBORHOOD has operated from Harajuku since Takizawa founded the label in 1994, building a design language rooted in military surplus, motorcycle culture, and American workwear that prioritises material integrity and utilitarian detailing over conspicuous branding. The phrase “Craft With Pride” has served as a foundational motto for the label across its three-decade run, and its appearance on the sidewalls of this Authentic 44 pack functions less as decorative branding and more as a statement of design philosophy.The pack itself keeps that philosophy visible. Both the black and chalk white colorways are constructed in suede, staying mostly tonal with debossed wording pressed into the toe box for a stamped aesthetic that connects to NEIGHBORHOOD’s dog tag-inspired visual language. It is a small, deliberate detail that gives the shoe its collaborative identity without overcrowding the design. The sidewalls carry the clearest branding element: etched serif lettering reading “Craft With Pride Tokyo Est. 1994,” tying the release directly to NEIGHBORHOOD’s founding year and home city. Against the plain suede upper, that line carries most of the visual weight.Takizawa’s label and Vans have built one of the more quietly consistent collaborative relationships in the streetwear-adjacent footwear space, returning to each other across models and years without the limited-run spectacle that often defines brand partnerships. The Authentic has appeared in their shared output before, and this latest iteration continues a pattern of restraint, letting premium materiality and tonal construction lead rather than graphic overhauls or radical silhouette changes. The suede build, stamped detailing, and minimal color palette position the pack as distinctly NEIGHBORHOOD in character while preserving the Authentic 44’s clean, unembellished heritage.