American footwear label Sperry has teamed up with the film franchise 'Jaws' to launch a new shoe collection inspired by the iconic movies.
The Sperry x 'Jaws' collection consists of sneakers, boat shoes, and floats, all of which feature references and visual motifs taken from the film series. For example, the new 'Striper 2' styles feature specific scenes taken from the second movie, while the 'A/O 3-Eye' comes in three Jaws-themed colorways called 'Great White Gray,' 'Dead Eye,' and 'Orca.' Finally, the 'Cloud CVO' sneakers come in three finishes and feature references to the uniform worn by Amity’s chief of police, Martin Brody.
For those interested, the Sperry x 'Jaws' collection is set to drop on June 21 and will be available to purchase on the brand's website and at select retailers in the United States.
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