ANTA and Kyrie Irving proudly introduce the latest addition to the KAI 1 line, the
KAI 1 Speed Pass the Torch. Released globally today, this exclusive drop celebrates a deeply personal narrative of growth, legacy, and family. The design honors Kyrie’s defining moment of triumph over his father, Dred, in a pivotal one-on-one game, symbolizing the passing of the torch between generations. This shoe represents hard work, perseverance, and the enduring bonds of family.
The ANTA and Kyrie Irving KAI 1 Speed Pass the Torch is rich in storytelling and symbolism. Its gray speckled upper reflects the textured pavement of the Irving family’s driveway, where Kyrie spent countless hours perfecting his game. This driveway became the stage for countless battles with his father, culminating in Kyrie’s first victory, a milestone that encapsulated the spirit of competition, camaraderie, and the life lessons shared through basketball.
Further enhancing the design, vibrant red, yellow, and orange accents mimic a torch’s flame, capturing the passion, energy, and drive that have defined Kyrie’s career. These fiery tones echo the theme of passing the torch, symbolizing the transmission of wisdom, inspiration, and resilience from one generation to the next.
"This drop isn't just about the shoe — it's about the moments that define us and the people who shape us," said Kyrie Irving. "'Pass the Torch' is a tribute to my father and all the lessons he's passed down. It's an honor to share this story with the world through the KAI 1."
More than just footwear, the ANTA and Kyrie Irving
KAI 1 Speed Pass the Torch offers fans a unique blend of performance and personal storytelling. Available exclusively through
www.ANTA.com and at select Foot Locker locations across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, this release is a celebration of basketball history and a tribute to family legacy.
Ground Up International is proud to unveil its enchanting new ballet flat collection for girls, celebrating the much-anticipated release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked. Available exclusively at Target, the collection draws inspiration from the beloved characters Glinda and Elphaba, offering two stunning designs that embody the magic of the iconic story.
Ballet flats, one of the hottest footwear trends of 2024, are stepping into the spotlight as a chic alternative to platform and chunky shoes for summer. Ground Up reinvents this classic silhouette with an imaginative twist, giving fans a fashionable way to showcase their love for Wicked. Designed for both casual and dressy occasions, the collection features:
Glinda-Inspired Flats: Adorned with delicate pink and gold 3D butterflies, these flats capture Glinda’s ethereal charm and her radiant kindness.
Elphaba-Inspired Flats: Decorated with silver rhinestone bows and embossed flying monkeys, these flats exude Elphaba’s bold, spellbinding spirit.
This collection captures the essence of the Wicked movie, offering fans a way to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of their favorite witches while embracing the season’s top fashion trend.
Ground Up International has built a reputation for creating footwear that blends fun, fashion, and fandom. By partnering with beloved brands, the company empowers fans of all ages to express themselves through designs inspired by their favorite stories and characters. Known for delivering high-quality, imaginative footwear, Ground Up continues to inspire creativity and joy with collections that resonate with the whole family.
Whether you're a fan of Glinda’s grace or Elphaba’s daring spirit, this Wicked-themed ballet flat collection offers a magical addition to any wardrobe. Step into style and celebrate the wonder of Wicked with Ground Up International, available now at Target.
Ground Up International, a leader in creative footwear, has joined forces with
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to unveil an exclusive line of high-top sneakers inspired by Universal Pictures’ Wicked. The collection, inspired by the beloved characters Elphaba and Glinda, coincides with the much-anticipated release of the Wicked film this November. These enchanting sneakers offer fans a fashionable way to celebrate the magic of the story while making a bold style statement.
The Wicked high-top sneakers captivate the spirit of the iconic musical and upcoming film with whimsical designs that embody the essence of the characters. The shoes feature a stunning pink-and-green ombre design, symbolizing the contrasting personalities of Elphaba, the fierce and rebellious Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the charming and glamorous Good Witch. Complementing this unique aesthetic, the sneakers are adorned with silver sugar glitter accents and classic white twill laces, combining comfort with a touch of fairy-tale flair.
Adding a personalized element, each sneaker includes a distinctive bumper message. On the right shoe, “Defy Gravity” reflects Elphaba’s empowering and daring nature, while the left shoe’s “Perfectly Pink” celebrates Glinda’s signature elegance and optimism. These details allow you to channel your inner witch and embrace the magic of Wicked in their daily lives.
This collaboration exemplifies Ground Up International’s innovative approach to footwear design, blending pop culture and style seamlessly. With the buzz surrounding Wicked’s theatrical release, these sneakers offer fans a creative way to showcase their love for the story and its unforgettable characters.
Available exclusively at
Walmart, the Wicked high-tops deliver a magical combination of fashion and fandom. Whether you’re drawn to Elphaba’s rebellious edge or Glinda’s sparkling charm, these sneakers let you step into the world of Wicked like never before.
Chaco, a renowned outdoor footwear brand, and the Japanese retail icon Beams have teamed up to release a custom version of the
Z1 Cloud Sandal. This unique collaboration has produced a fresh take on the classic sandal, blending traditional outdoor aesthetics with contemporary fashion elements. The Chaco x Beams Z/Cloud Sandal features an eclectic "crazy mix" of throwback webbings, ensuring that each pair stands out with a one-of-a-kind style. It’s a reinvention of the Classic Z Sandals, enriched with a touch of luxury and modern flair.
The Z/Cloud series is celebrated for its combination of timeless style, exceptional comfort, and remarkable durability. These sandals are designed to be versatile companions, whether you're navigating the bustling streets of a new city or setting out on an adventurous outdoor expedition. The Chaco x Beams Z/Cloud Sandal boast the ChacoGrip™ rubber outsole, which is well-regarded for its superior traction and durability. To elevate comfort, a top layer of ultra-soft polyurethane (PU) is integrated, providing a cushiony feel with every step. This design ensures that wearers experience the utmost comfort, even during extended use.
One of the standout features of all Z sandals, including the
Chaco x Beams version, is the distinctive strap system. This unique design allows for a fully customizable fit, addressing common issues like uncomfortable straps that can cause irritation or digging into the skin. Instead, the Z/Cloud sandals offer a cloud-like softness, making them an ideal choice for those who value both comfort and style.
In keeping with contemporary values, the Chaco x Beams Z/Cloud Sandal is constructed with vegan-friendly materials. It features a LUVSEAT™ dual-density PU midsole, known for its excellent support and cushioning. Additionally, the sandals are equipped with high-tensile webbing heel risers for added durability, and an injection-molded ladder lock buckle for secure fastening.
The Chaco x Beams Z/Cloud Sandal is now available for purchase and is priced at $110.00. This release exemplifies a perfect blend of functionality and fashion, making it a must-have for both outdoor enthusiasts and style-conscious consumers. Whether you're looking for comfort, durability, or a unique design, these sandals promise to deliver on all fronts.
Kelly Rowland has joined the growing list of celebrities who have partnered with JustFab for a footwear and apparel collection collaboration. The Kelly Rowland x JustFab Collection features Kelly's favorite fall styles, timeless styles to inspire confidence and empower women. The first
Kelly Rowland for JustFab collection dropped on October 15th, with new styles refreshed on November and December 1st.
Just in time for the cooler seasons, the collection boasts an array of tall and short boots, all in classic silhouettes that will work very well with many items in your wardrobe. As they say, the classics never die, and you can't go wrong with the footwear offerings from the Kelly Rowland x JustFab Collection.
Shoe styles in the collection include over-the-knee boots, lug boots, ankle booties, faux shearling lined boots, duck boots, rain boots, oxfords, cozy slippers, and low top sneakers. The Kelly Rowland for JustFab collection also includes plus size and wide width/wide calf options for select styles.
“When I have the perfect pair of shoes on I feel like I can do anything. Nothing can stop me.” Rowland shared with the brand during design meetings. “I partnered with JustFab to make sure that women everywhere feel confident and empowered this fall. I want this collection to make women feel unstoppable.”
“We are so thrilled to announce Kelly Rowland as the global face of our brand.” shares Daria Burke, CMO of JustFab. “Kelly is a fashion icon, singer, songwriter, actress, mother, champion of women and so much more. We couldn’t have asked for a more incredible woman to represent the brand.” JustFab turns 10 this year, and with this new decade, the brand has committed to elevating the product and brand experience. They are steadfastly dedicated to their mission of offering accessible fashion that inspires confidence, and to their goal of ensuring their customers feel seen, represented, and empowered. “There is no better woman to help us tell this next chapter of our story as we begin a new decade with a newly reimagined voice and visual signature,” Burke adds. “Kelly is the epitome of the chic, relatable friend that we set out to be for our members”.
Are you excited for this footwear collaboration? What are your favorite Kelly Rowland x JustFab Collection styles?
Since 1949, the iconic brand GANT has been defining what preppy American sportswear is. Even when Bernard Gantmacher started the brand in New Haven, Connecticut, he knew that durability and longevity would be the two key pillars for every piece his company would design and produce. As consistent branding across all channels can increase revenue by 23%, GANT's consistent commitment to high-quality shoes helped it become the success it is today. This success has enabled the sportswear brand to pursue its first-ever footwear collaboration.
GANT is partnering with Italian footwear maker Diemme to create a collection of hiking boots that you can wear anywhere, from the streets of your favorite city to the trails of your favorite park. Diemme's artisanal factory, which is about an hour north of Venice, will produce this limited-edition collection. Brothers Dennis and Maico Signor founded Diemme in 1992, bringing their knowledge and love for shoes they inherited from their family's roots in creating handcrafted footwear. While GANT has long focused on durability and longevity, Diemme is known for its high-quality designs and traditional craftsmanship.
"Diemme has been on my radar for a long time. They’re the perfect example of a brand that has catapulted a heritage product range into the higher echelons of fashion without compromising on quality and craftsmanship. When the opportunity to collaborate came along it was a no brainer," said the Global Artistic Director of GANT, Christopher Bastin.
Through this balanced partnership, GANT and Diemme are making hiking boots that feature design elements from Diemme's mountaineering DNA as well as GANT's heritage. The collection will be made from vegetable-dyed, full-grain cowhide leather. The boots will feature custom tonal and non-tonal rubber trims that protect against mud, rocks, and road salt. For ultimate comfort, the boots will have a cushioned latex compound sole as well as a soft calfskin leather lining. The design for the collaborative collection, known as Diemme x GANT, is based on Diemme's class Roccia Vet hiking boot.
The new boots will be available in three colors that take inspiration from the earth:
Persimmon Orange, Solar Power (yellow), and Dry Sand (tan). Each boot will also come with laces in multiple color options so that the wearer can instantly transform their look and make it even more unique. The Diemme logo will be embossed on one side of the boot while the GANT Diamond icon is on the other. The logos are combined in a shared stamp on the boot's padded tongue to represent their collaboration.
The limited-edition collection of these stylish yet functional boots was made available in select retailers on Sept 24. The collection was also released online, making it available to the estimated 4,083,105,000 Internet users around the world. Any of these billions will be able to choose the color of boot they desire within the size range of Euro 40-46. You can visit GANT's website to browse the Diemme x GANT collection and pick out your perfect hiking boot.
More and more footwear brands are collaborating to create earth and animal-friendly shoe options. What better time than the month of Veganuary to showcase that. The latest vegan footwear collaboration is the vegan sneaker from Mercer Amsterdam X Vibram. This is Mercer's first vegan-only silhouette in collaboration with Vibram. The on-trend silhouette and thick sole of the
Mercer Amsterdam X Vibram Racer Vegan Sneaker shows that going vegan has never looked so cool.
What makes this vegan sneaker special? This standout features an upper and lining that are fully constructed with OnSteam® vegan “leather”, a 100% breathable microfiber providing a leather-like sensation that is capable of absorbing 8 times its own weight in water. Its upper features 3M reflective detailing on the toe box and two colors of 3M reflective laces. The Racer also boasts thermo-regulating ability that ensures maximum comfort and total dryness in the interior of the shoe; all made from a material that is produced according to the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 class I certificate. This fabric has passed the most stringent controls, and can be declared Eco-friendly and free of agents that are harmful to your health.
The Racer's outsole offers unparalleled grip while the Phylon midsole offers extreme cushion and plushness. All of it is made without any animal-derived ingredients. The Mercer Amsterdam x Vibram outsole was designed exclusively in collaboration between the two companies with the goal of offering an extremely soft and plush feeling on the midsole with supreme grip on the outsole. The Phylon midsole is soft while supportive and offers an unparalleled softness in the luxury sneaker market.
Available in Navy/Orange, the Mercer Amsterdam X Vibram Racer vegan Sneaker is available online only, for €240.00, or approximately $267.97USD, at
www.merceramsterdam.com.
Here's a footwear collaboration worth purring about. Maison Atia, the first luxury faux fur brand, has partnered with KOIO, a shoe company created by two passionate sneakerheads, to create the first 100% vegan leather sneakers accented with Maison Atia's signature faux fur. This special collaboration brings you the coolest vegan platform sneaker this season, the
Maison Atia X KOIO Vegan Leather Platform Sneakers.
Founded by Chloe Mendel and Gustave Maisonrouge, Maison Atia is transforming the faux fur market with its luxury touch of real fur to this new material. The platform sneakers are made with quality vegan leather and features the Maison Atia logo imprinted on the back. With foundations in design, quality and craftsmanship, Maison Atia mixes modern styling with traditional fur heritage techniques and works with skilled artisans to create inspirational products that look and feel glamorous.
Both Maison Atia and KOIO are known for disrupting their respective fields and through their passion for excellence and quality, have achieved a sneaker with unrivaled attention to detail that dare to go anywhere.
These limited edition platform sneakers are
made in Italy using the finest craftsmanship. They are available in three color options, After Hours (black), Soho (black/white), and Deja Vu (black/red/pink arrow stripe) and are available for $248.00 at their ephemeral Madison Avenue boutique, located at 833 Madison Avenue, and
on their website.
Calling all female Star Wars fans. You don't have to wait until May for the "force to be with you." Thanks to the second
Star Wars X TOMS footwear collection, the force can be with you with every step you take. You'll love the rich character details that this sequel features.
Today we're highlighting the
Star Wars X TOMS Princess Leia Cascada Boots, designed to withstand Hoth-like conditions (also known as winters in the Northeast). This waterproof, white sneaker-boot hybrid is inspired by the fearless Princess Leia’s snowsuit in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. It boasts a waterproof leather and faux fur upper, braided laces (no doubt in honor of Leia's braided hair), Rebel Alliance embossing, a printed footbed, woven label with character profile, and comes housed in special limited edition packaging with custom Star Wars X TOMS duster bag.
The Star Wars X TOMS Princess Leia Cascada Boots retail for $139.95, and are going fast, so we suggest you grab these limited edition boots while you can. get them now at
www.toms.com, and as always, every TOMS purchase bring goodness into someone's life.
Today we're sharing a collaboration that's as American as Tennessee whiskey. Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Chambrone has joined forces with iconic whiskey brand, Jack Daniel’s to release their newest Jack-inspired sneaker, the Jack Daniel's X The Shoe Surgeon Sneakers.
Seven shoe concepts were put up for a fan vote online that included a mix of various styles of basketball sneakers inspired by the craftsmanship and elements that make Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey the iconic global brand it is, including: grain, Jack Daniel’s cave spring, the distillery, charcoal, the barrel, honey and the Jack Daniel’s iconic bottle.
The winning design, an exclusive pair of Jordan IV’s, is inspired by his visit to the Jack Daniel’s distillery and showcases the heart of Jack Daniel Distillery, the Cave Spring Hollow. The Jack Daniel's Cave Spring Hollow is the lifeblood of Jack Daniel's whiskey. A crisp, cool natural resource that remains at a constant 56-degrees. The cave’s layers of limestone naturally adds a variety of minerals and removes iron from the water. You can clearly see this highlighted in the sneaker's color scheme.
“Hearing the peaceful sound of the clear water flow inside the cave gave me instant inspiration”, said Chambrone. “We wanted to really capture those elements with the shoe by giving them a limestone slate which complements the water-like see through sole.”
Friends of Jack Daniel's and sneakerheads can follow The Shoe Surgeon’s social media channels for updates on giveaways on this latest drop.
For more information on the Jack Daniel's X Shoe Surgeon sneaker collaboration, visit
www.theshoesurgeon.com.
May is long gone, and the only 4th you're probably thinking about was yesterday; but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a little Star Wars joy. Say hello to the women's styles from the limited edition
Star Wars x TOMS collection. The Classic canvas Alpargatas feature custom, storyboard-inspired AT-AT prints from the original trilogy film, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The slip-ons also features printed footbeds featuring a scene from the film and still boasts TOMS's signature details included canvas upper, superior traction thank to its EVA rubber outsole, high-rebound OrthoLite® insole, removable, molded footbed for increased cushioning, and elastic gores for easy fit.
Available in the
White STAR WARS AT-AT™ Print and Black STAR WARS Darth™ Print shoes, these collector's items are available for $69.95 each and is available on
www.toms.com. As always, every purchase enables the TOMS community – and now Star Wars Fans – to bring good to the galaxy.
