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adidas' Classic adilette Slide Gets a Velcro Sandal Makeover

As comfort continues to reign supreme in fashion and footwear, adidas is set to release a brand new iteration of its classic adilette slide. Dubbed the adilette Sandals, the silhouette arrives in a clean "Cloud White" colorway with hits of "Core Black."For a more supportive fit and feel, the sandals come with a two-strap Velcro system on the upper that secures the wearer's foot in place. Additionally, the adilette's original footbed features the label's signature logo in black for added contrast...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 26 Feb 2021 HYPEBAE
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Birkenstock Sold to LVMH-Backed Firm

Birkenstock has sold a majority stake to L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by Bernard Arnault's luxury conglomerate LVMH. According to a new report by CNN, brothers Christian and Alex Birkenstock, members of the footwear brand's founding family, will retain a minority stake.Arnault has also enlisted Financière Agache, a holding company controlled by the Arnault Group, to fund Birkenstock. "In L Catterton and Financière Agache we have found not just shareholders, but also partners for a...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 26 Feb 2021 HYPEBAE
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Balenciaga Introduces Its Latest Sneaker Style, the Speed 3.0

Following up on the 2.0 silhouette, Balenciaga has now revealed the latest update to its family of Speed trainers. Dubbed Speed 3.0, the new sock-sneaker boasts both comfort and style.First revealed in the house's Summer 2021 collection, the footwear style arrives in form-fitting three-dimensional knit. The lightweight shoes are highlighted with a double-B logo at the ankle, Balenciaga branding at the toe and "Speed 3.0" text on the midsole. The minimal design comes with a molded sole that featu...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 25 Feb 2021 HYPEBAE
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KITH Drops Exclusive Nike Air Force 1 “Paris” Sneaker

Long-time collaborators KITH and Nike have once again teamed up on another footwear release, this time tackling the signature Air Force 1 sneaker. Celebrating Ronnie Fieg and KITH opening a location in France, the new collab pays homage to the capital city with its "Paris" colorway.Featuring a white upper with quarter panelling sporting KITH's logo embossed, contrasted by a cream midsole, the sneaker is timeless yet has a retro feel. Lined with a navy blue velvet, and finished off with a small e...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Wed, 24 Feb 2021 HYPEBAE