Looking to step up your footwear game?
Then we’ve got the kicks for you! From comfy, all-rounder sneakers to limited-edition shoes that every fan must have – here are two new drops all sneakerheads have got to cop.
Commonwealth x Padmore & Barnes Mules
Commonwealth has once again joined forces with Padmore & Barnes to create the perfect indoor and outdoor shoes of the season! Blending comfort with simplistic sophistication, these mules are here to raise the standard of your everyday footwear game.
Crafted with premium materials, these shoes stand out amongst the crowd thanks to their clean suede upper and cork and leather insole, the latter of which features a deep groove for your feet to be nestled in for a plush fit. Rounding off the entire structure is a durable EVA sole, giving you excellent traction and support, be it on the city streets or a grassy field.
The mule’s slip-on design and round toe box help you get out the door in a matter of seconds without suffocating your feet just to stay on. To top it all off, the Commonwealth logo and “For The Greater Good” have been laser etched onto the shoe for some subtle detailing, while “peace” and “anarchy” are embossed at the very tip of the shoe and help you distinguish the right from the left.
The Commonwealth x Padmore & Barnes mules are available in “Navy” and “TanTerra” colour palettes and can be purchased through the Commonwealth official website on 6th September for US$150 (~RM647) each.
Naruto: Shippuden x ASICS GEL-NYC “FINAL ARC”
Anime lovers and sneakerheads, it’s time to embrace your ninja way as ASICS is collaborating with Naruto: Shippuden to bring you the ultimate ninja running shoes. Dialling on the anime’s most iconic moments, the shoe’s “Final Arc” colourway gives a direct nod to the protagonist’s “Sage Mode” as well as the series’ “Pain” arc.
French pop culture host and founder of creative agency Hype Notice, Sébastien Abdelhamid, designed the trainer and is heavily inspired by the titular character’s fiery personality. The shoe features a black body with red and orange accents, which seeks to emulate Naruto’s iconic cape during his epic battle against the leader of the Akatsuki, while a lace lock is moulded after his scroll.
The Leaf Village Logo is displayed on a bespoke metal lace dubrae, and Naruto’s Uzumaki mark is located on the right tongue. The right shoe’s insole features a unique graphic featuring the show logo, while the left heel sports a Kyubi scratch.
The limited-edition Naruto: Shippuden x ASICS GEL-NYC “FINAL ARC” will be available on 31st August at HYPLAND’s Little Tokyo store for US$198 (~RM854). Only 200 pairs will be available for purchase.
