News — Collab
PUMA x THE HUNDREDS: SS20
Joining forces for the first time this Summer, leading sportswear brand PUMA and L.A-based THE HUNDREDS construct a collection of footwear and apparel inspired by cultural profiles and characters seen from the '90s to present.
From preps, jocks, party kids, and the youth of today, this collaborative Capsule Collection draws influence from the styles of individuals from vastly diverse cliques. Bobby Hundreds' famous mantra - "People over Product" is the progressive message that underlies the collection inspiring unity among the youth.
2 of Puma's silhouettes - the RS-Pure and Performer Mid anchor the color-palette used throughout the rest of the creative collection.
Release Info: Available now Online and all Sneakerbox locations
Price: $50 - $170 CAD
VANS VAULT x RAISED BY WOLVES: BY JIM GOLDBERG
Vans Vault teams with legendary photographer Jim Goldberg this season, using elements from his 1995 photo book, Raised by Wolves throughout a curated capsule. Mirroring some of the book's key themes, pieces are covered in a static design – inspired by the flickering TVs of motels – and also feature hand scrawled messages around the foxing tape. The 5-piece footwear collection encapsulates the full range of iconic Vans silhouettes with an additional curated set of matching apparel pieces.
Release Info: The footwear & apparel collection is available in-store now at Sneakerbox Metrotown, Sneakerbox Richmond and online.
Price: $100 - $250 CAD
CONVERSE x THESOLOIST: ALL-STAR DISRUPT CX
Re-introduced as the latest in Converse's line up of creative collaborations, Japan-based TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist joins forces with the iconic One-Star brand to release two all-new iterations of the CX Disrupt sneaker. Offered in "Triple White" and "Triple Black", each CX Disrupt features minimal Converse branding, while Soloist takes point in design with bold text applications on the canvas upper of the shoe. Each pair features a rubberized toe cap and matching eyestay component to match the chunky aesthetic of the stacked outsole.
Release Info: Available now in-store at Sneakerbox Metrotown, Sneakerbox Park Royal, Sneakerbox Richmond and online.
Price: $180 CAD
PUMA x RHUDE: SS20
Inspired, as always, by both the sporting prowess and off-court cool of its namesake, PUMA's Ralph Sampson low-top gets a vintage-inspired makeover courtesy of Rhude for the pair's SS20 collab. Crafted with a textured chalky suede upper, it's overlaid with silver and translucent accents – reflecting the collection's motoring influences – and fitted with a chunky rubber outsole. The NBA star's signature brands it subtly at the heel to finish.
NIKE AIR MAX 90 ACG: QUICKSTRIKE
Nike ACG, after dressing to the demands of Acronym founder Errolson Hugh, has gone back to basics with their new direction. The latest Air Max 90, a fitting notch in its 30th birthday run gets hit with Vibrant purples while hidden details also tag along, as the insole print pays direct homage to a classic vintage ad.
Release Info: Available now at Sneakerbox Metrotown, Sneakerbox Park Royal and online.
Price: $170 CAD
