Footwear
featured-image

Feng Chen Wang's UGG Boots Transform Into Sandals

UGG has teamed up with Feng Chen Wang on an innovate sheepskin boot that transforms into a summer-ready sandal. Expanding its roster of impressive designer collaborations (Molly Goddard and Telfar being recent examples), UGG tapped the Chinese designer three years ago. Two years in the making, the duo's joint effort is a truly versatile offering that places UGG at the forefront of comfort and style.Designing a transformable UGG boot was no small feat. "Initially, it was a challenge to design a p...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 16 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE
featured-image

Birkenstock's New Sandals Have Big Buckle Energy

Sandal weather is officially here, and Birkenstock is celebrating with a new collection of slip-on shoes. The "Big Buckle" collection revamps three of the footwear brand's hero silhouettes -- the Arizona, Madrid and Gizeh -- with oversized silver hardware.Arriving in clean white leather along with earthy colorways "Mud Green" and "Almond," the Arizona's dual straps are adorned with hefty buckle closures. The Gizeh, a thong-style slip-on, features the oversized fastening at the quarter lateral wh...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 16 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE
featured-image

adidas' Latest Stan Smiths Are Made Out of Mushrooms

Continuing its sustainability efforts, adidas has now revealed the latest iteration of its Stan Smiths that are made out of mushrooms. The concept shoe is built with Mylo, an eco-friendly and renewable alternative to leather.The new material, created in partnership with biotechnology company Bolt Threads, is more specifically constructed with mycelium, the underground roots of mushrooms. Taking two weeks to grow, it serves as an efficient option to help save the Earth. "The introduction of Mylo ...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 15 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE
featured-image

Rick Owens x Veja Return With New Sustainable Sneaker Collaboration

Building on their ongoing partnership, Veja and Rick Owens are now back with a new sneaker style. The duo has reworked the Runner Style 2 in three updated colorways.The fourth collaboration maintains Rick Owens' signature style while adding a pop of pink to the mix. The spring- and summer-ready kicks are crafted with 100 percent recycled polyester on the upper, along with 57 percent sugar cane, five percent banana oil, 30 percent Amazonian rubber and 31 percent rice waste on the midsole. As sugg...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 15 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE