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Name: Merrell CHAM REDUX GHOST METRO, MOAB SPEED 2K METROColorway: BlackSKU: TBCMSRP: ¥22,000 JPY (approx. $140 USD)Release Date: September 4Where to Buy: MerrellMerrell has introduced two new models under its Metro Collection, designed to merge outdoor performance with urban style: the CHAM REDUX GHOST METRO and the MOAB SPEED 2K METRO.Both silhouettes are unified by an all‑black, stealth‑inspired aesthetic that draws from the rhythms of city life, shifting seamlessly from day to night. The CHAM REDUX GHOST METRO features a synthetic and TPU upper reinforced with 3D print overlays for durability, while its voluminous FloatMax™ foam midsole delivers a smooth, cushioned ride. The design emphasizes a modern silhouette that balances rugged outdoor heritage with sleek metropolitan appeal.As for the MOAB SPEED 2K METRO, the silhouette emphasizes breathability and versatility with a mesh, synthetic and TPU upper, paired with a lightweight underfoot shield for shock absorption. Its FloatPro™ foam midsole ensures responsive comfort, while the Vibram® TC5+ outsole provides reliable traction across varied surfaces.

Name: Bottega Venetea Pier Boat ShoeColorway: Tannin, EspressoSKU: 876072V6TG12006, 876065V4QN02388MSRP: $1,400 USDRelease Date: Available nowWhere to Buy: Bottega VenetaBottega Veneta has reworked a warm-weather classic with the Pier Boat Shoe, applying its house craft language to the traditional deck silhouette. Made in Italy, the shoe leans on rugged suede and the brand’s instantly recognizable woven detailing to lift a familiar shape into elevated territory.The defining feature sits right at the front of the shoe. Bottega Veneta carries its signature Intrecciato weave across the vamp, rendering the technique in suede so the interlaced panels read as texture rather than ornament. It is a direct nod to the leatherwork the house is known for, translated onto a silhouette that rarely gets this kind of treatment.Construction pairs two leathers for the body of the shoe. A rugged suede exterior gives the boat shoe its worn-in, tactile surface, while calfskin and lambskin handle the build and a smooth calfskin lining finishes the interior. A rubber outsole grounds the pair for everyday wear, and the whole thing is produced in Italy, keeping the make in line with the brand’s craft positioning.The Pier Boat Shoe comes in two earthy options that play to the material’s natural depth. Tannin leans into a warm, leathery brown, while Espresso runs darker and richer, giving the style two takes on the same tonal, understated palette. Both keep the focus on texture and construction rather than color contrast, staying true to the shoe’s quiet, material-forward design.

Name: J.Crew x Vans Premium AuthenticColorway: Classic WhiteSKU: CK973MSRP: $75 USDRelease Date: Available nowWhere to Buy: J.CrewJ.Crew and Vans have reissued the Premium Authentic, the exclusive canvas sneaker the two first released in 2025. The return gives a collaboration that proved hard to find a second life, keeping the low-top’s clean, everyday build intact for a new round of buyers.The shoe is built on the Authentic, the model that started it all for Vans. Originally sold as the #44 Deck Shoe, it was the brand’s first sneaker and remains the blueprint the rest of the catalog grew from. This version pushes the classic into premium territory: durable eight-ounce cotton canvas uppers sit over waffle-rubber outsoles, finished with the signature Vans heel tab, while anti-fatigue Sola Foam ADC insoles handle all-day comfort.For this run, the pair comes in a Classic White colorway kept deliberately understated, accented by a slim, dark green side stripe. The restraint is the point, positioning the J.Crew collab as a wardrobe staple rather than a statement piece and leaning on quality materials over loud design.