Some shoes are designed to be the pinnacle of fashion, while others are made for peak performance. The best kicks though, are the ones that marry both.
If you want to know what walking on clouds feels like – while looking like a cloud-hopping deity – then these new drops from New Balance and On have gotchu.
Cloud x FKA Shoe
To create an enthralling tribute to mixed-movement mediums and the beauty of defying conventional shoe designs, FKA Twigs initially collaborated with On on the captivating “The Body Is Art” campaign.
The pair are now building on that idea by examining freedom of movement and launching their first-ever full-length collection that includes both clothing and shoes.
The collection’s pieces and the Jordan Hemingway-shot campaign are enhanced by additional surreal moving images by Zeel Free.
Both highlight fluidity and versatility, drawing heavily from Twigs’ versatility as an artist and performer.
The Cloud x FKA shoe was inspired by dancing. The sleek, light trainer, which is made of woven material with a satin feel, embodies a dance-inspired design.
Regarding clothing, the pair offers a collection of athletic pieces in muted hues, including sports bras, cropped hoodies, and track jackets and skorts.
The Spring/Summer 2025 On by FKA Twigs capsule collection will be sold on On’s official website beginning 26th June, with standard pricing to follow.
New Balance ABZORB 2000 “Blue/Grey”
After the first sneak peek of the New Balance 2000 ABZORB appeared online earlier this February, when Sao Paolo-based stylist Gustavo Soares shared the retro-futuristic silhouette in a baby blue hue, another colourway emerged.
Later this year, New Balance is anticipated to release the 2000 model, which updates the shoe’s appearance by fusing modern inspirations with the running shoe style of the early 2000s.
This new colourway comes in a light blue upper that contrasts with the gradient grey tones used throughout.
It features a streamlined upper silhouette with a breathable mesh upper and synthetic overlays.
Along with the grey tints on the insole and “N” branding, the silver accents on the eyelets, overlays, and full-length ABZORB cushioning system give the shoe a more futuristic appearance.
The New Balance ABZORB 2000 “Blue/Grey” is slowly hitting shelves as well as the official website. You can snag a pair for US$170 (~RM727).
