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What’s the deal with sneakers and cars these days? I just finished a story on a Hummer EEV-inspired rubber shoe by John Geiger. We are still trying to connect the two. A collaboration between Puma & Porsche was also shown to celebrate the birth of the 911 Turbo.
Lexus has released a pair of shoes that is inspired by the 2021 IS F Sport. We can see the connection between the shoes and the luxury sedan, even though we haven’t read the press release.
The collaboration between RTFKT streetwear and the premium Japanese marque, this one-of-a-kind shoe displays striking features of the Lexus F Sports Dynamic Handling Package.
The sole of the sneaker mimics the tires, while the front opening shows Lexus’ trademark spindle grille translated onto the toe box. The sneaker’s sides feature the Black NuLuxe and light gray stitching. The middle silver stripe was inspired by the headlights. A 3D-printed element at the rear reflects the carbon fiber spoiler from the sports.
Who would not notice the F Sport and Lexus badges, as well the blue color that looks like the new Grecian Water color from the automaker?
Vinay Shahani (Vice President of Lexus Marketing), stated that RTFKT had the same passion in creating this unique shoe as they did with the 2021 Lexus IS. “Steven and Chris created a stunning sneaker that echoes the bold design of the IS and its impressive performance.”
Complex.com documented the collaboration between RTFKT & Lexus, publishing a three-part video within their lifestyle website. This video might interest you.