Remember the Loewe menswear collection that featured actual grass on its garments and shoes? The sneakers from the Spring/Summer 2023 runway have officially arrived at the label's stores, signaling the start of a warm and grassy spring season.Those who watched the presentation will remember that the grass on the designs was real, created in partnership with the artist Paula Ulargui Escalona who planted seeds onto 42 pairs of shoes in anticipation of the show. For obvious reasons, the sneakers hi...
Botter debuted its latest innovation during the brand's Fall/Winter 2023 runway show, a 3D-printed sneaker designed in collaboration with Reebok, HP and the New Guards Group.Combining Botter's love of the ocean with Reebok's sneaker heritage, the shoe draws inspiration from the distinctive design of the Murex seashell, an object supposedly used by the Greek goddess Venus to comb her hair. Taking cues from Reebok's vintage football silhouette, the Botter revisited its "Banker" from 2017 to create...
Parley for the Oceans and adidas have joined forces again to update the footwear brand's 4DFWD running shoes, reimagining it in two new colorways -- "Non-Dyed" and "Core Black."Utilizing recycled ocean plastics to create the innovative shoes, the sneakers feature an exciting base in "Silver Violet." The woven texture resembles a coral reef with its sculptural netted appearance. The latest collaboration leaves its signature lateral stripes behind and opting for flowing waves along the side. The s...
Nike is fighting for its rights as the iconic brand is suing Lululemon for alleged patent infringement over its Flyknit sneaker technology.The athleisure label's Blissfeel, Strongfeel, Chargefeel Low and Chargefeel Mid shoes reportedly bear strong similarities to the Flyknit, especially in terms of function. The Canada-based company utilized a knitted fabric for ease of movement in its silhouettes, much like Nike's designs. Nike asserts that the flexible material and flat-knitting found in the u...