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Pharrell Williams’s New Adidas Slides Look Like Perforated Socks, and My Feet Are Happy
Pharrell Williams has been collaborating with Adidas since 2014, around the time he reportedly dreamed up these colorful slides that provide maximum comfort. Of course, we all know they’re not the only slides out there for summer 2020, but we expect the hype over these in particular will be something to talk about, given the singer and Hollywood star’s famous brand of athleisure and his 12.5 million Instagram followers, whom he shared this preview with to announce the exciting news.
The shoe, called the PW Boost Slide, is a new take on the brand’s Adilette, with extra padding on the midsole and upper and an adjustable strap. What makes these slides different than the others you’ve seen or likely walked in? “[Comfort] is the one thing that gets overlooked when it comes to sports slides. It is always about how much a brand can save and how much of a profit margin can they garner by just throwing something in some regular old mold. These are different because they were crafted with the expressed intention of making every step comfortable,” Pharrell told Vogue.
Even though the orange, pink, navy, olive, and black colorways are now available at adidas.com/pharrell and other select retailers, it appears Williams got his hands on a highlighter-yellow version – or perhaps he crafted these just for himself and the sake of his selfie. Whatever the case, time will tell what new colorways may be introduced down the line. Scroll through for an all-angles view, then shop your favorite pair.Related:
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Adidas’s New Vegan Superstar Sneakers Are Covered With Flowers Made Out of Colorful Threads
The Kicks: Adidas Originals x Sean Wotherspoon Superearth Superstar
The Price: $110
Why We Love Them: Adidas has teamed up with Sean Wotherspoon for its Superearth initiative, and together they have reimagined a rad new version of the iconic Superstar sneaker that has flowers embroidered on it. You probably remember Sean from his collaboration with Nike for his creation of rainbow Air Max 97s that went viral a few years back. For his collab with Adidas, Sean made sure the sneakers are free from animal ingredients, making this one of a handful of vegan sneakers by the brand.
“People know that I’m vegan, and it’s a foundation of who I am. It’s a cornerstone of all my projects, and part of sustainable living. Adidas loved it and we started to look at all the ways we can bring vegan materials to the Superstar,” he said in a press release. The sneakers feature floral drawings sketched by Wotherspoon, with embroidered threads emerging from the upper.
Through the Superearth initiative, the sneakers were created in mind to reduce material waste during the footwear manufacturing process, as well as the use of products like recycled rubber. Keep reading to see all angles of the seriously unique floral sneakers that are set to drop Aug. 29 on Superearth initiative.Related:
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Birkenstock’s New Corduroy Slides Could Totally Double as Slippers – They’re That Cozy
Birkenstock and Stüssy have announced a unisex collaboration that features the classic Boston Clog. The duo has come together to merge its “brand codes into a new classic.” Birkenstock is known for its laidback footwear, while Stüssy has a cult following in the streetwear game. The collab gives a modern refresh to Birkenstock’s classic design of the original Boston Clog, and it’s a minimalist’s dream.
Instead of leather, the shoe’s upper comes in corduroy and is complemented by the classic adjustable strap with buckle. As a suble touch, the Stüssy logo is debossed on the outside upper. The sandal is completed by Birkenstock’s signature anatomically designed cork footbed to provide comfort. The sandals also come with an integrated latex foam cushion and suede lining paired with an EVA outsole, which is plastic sole is lighter and more flexible than rubber. (That means you don’t have to worry about your feet hurting and you can rock ’em for hours on end!)
The corduroy clogs will be available in two sleek and simple colors, Anthracite and Bone. The collab will be available at select stores worldwide, on stussy.com, and on 1774.com on August 21st.Related:
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Brother Vellies’ New Launch Is A Collaboration With When We All Vote & Keds
No matter how much love we have for our fancy shoes, given our new at-home lifestyles, opportunities for wearing them these days are few and far between. Instead, over the course of the last five months, it’s been our collection of logo-printed, polka-dotted, and color-blocked socks that have adorned our feet. And the cozier they are, the better. So when we caught wind that Aurora James’ Brother Vellies was designing a crew sock that’s just as luxe as the beloved (and often sold-out) Cloud Sock, our ears (and toes) immediately perked up. And that’s not even the best part.
On Wednesday, Brother Vellies launched a two-piece collection in partnership with sneaker brand Keds and When We All Vote, a nonprofit organization, launched by Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, and more celebrities, that focuses on increasing participation and closing the race and age voting gap. The capsule includes a pair of crew socks with a logo design that reads “Vote” in red and gray lettering, and canvas slip-on sneakers with the words “When we all vote” written on the side in James’ handwriting. The sneakers’ laces are also printed with the organization’s name and include detachable silver “Vote” charms.
All proceeds from the sneakers, which are priced at $95, will go to When We All Vote, to help ensure that everyone who is willing and able to vote in the November presidential election can do so safely. For every pair of $35 crew socks sold, the brand will donate $5 to the same cause.
Both the outdoor and indoor footwear options courtesy of Brother Vellies, Keds, and When We All Vote will be available for purchase on Friday 8/14 at noon EST, but you can pre-order them today on BrotherVellies.com.
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