In a follow-up to the discharge of its CENTRE 0.1 and Varick 0.1 sneakers, STAPLE takes on its subsequent problem because it collaborates with Vibram on a recent slide silhouette.
The brand new arrival expertly harnesses the technical StratX compound to reimagine the Jeff Staple-founded label’s pigeon emblem in a wingspan-inspired higher, making it the primary unique launch of StratX within the US. First used for a Slam Jam collaboration and later showcased at Pitti Uomo, the Vibram-engineered materials – molded from rubber sheet and engineered by means of vacuum-forming – helps form the sculptural, feathered kind whereas giving the slide a supple but sturdy high quality much like leather-based.
“We may’ve used printing, embroidery, or laser etching – however we requested ourselves, what if it was formed and molded?” Staple displays on the minimalist design. “Vibram’s progressive new StratX compound was the reply. As an alternative of including design to a floor, we wished to form the floor itself.”
Along with the undulating higher, the only real additionally adopts the fabric to attain an ergonomic curved form, outlined by a cut up black and white colorway. Not taking away from the innovation showing throughout the slide, for the of entirety, STAPLE’s brand is etched subtly alongside Vibram’s signature branding.
Restricted to 50 pairs, the upcoming drop will likely be obtainable tomorrow from STAPLE’s lately opened flagship retailer on Mercer Road, New York.
Head to Vibram’s web site to study extra about how Vibram StratX is shaping the way forward for footwear design.
