From New York-based independent material designer Stella Harry Lee, the Mircogreen Shoe is a prototype sneaker that sprouts edible plants from its bacterial-grown synthetic material. The project consists of crocheted shoe uppers, which have successfully grown radishes and lettuce seeds through everyday use and exposure. While compelling and vibrant, the sneakers also conjure a dystopian future, where climate change has decimated factories and resources and …
The latest collaboration between Converse and Comme des Garçons PLAY reimagines the duo’s first partnership with an even brighter, more striking design. The classic canvas high-tops (available in white or black) feature red midsoles that boldly contrast the rest of the sneakers. Finished with CDG PLAY’s signature heart and eyes logo, this iteration is loudly playful.
Designed in collaboration with Speedland athlete and record-breaking elite runner Liz Canty, these SL:HSV trail sneakers are built for performance. The precise fit offered by the proprietary PerformFit Wrap by BOA Li2 System makes trail running safer and more comfortable. BOA laces stay snugly in place and don’t leave dangling loose ends. Altogether, the sneakers are light but sturdy, supportive and responsive. Speedland’s co-founders, Dave …
