Pregis is a brand new footwear label and it recently introduced the AW18 series, full of chunky shoes for the Spring/Summer 2018 season. The pack is designed in London and constructed in Portugal, with the debuting AW18 collection featuring nine styles in total. Among all nine unisex silhouettes, the uppers are crafted from 17-piece durable materials. Some of the sneakers include the ultra-chunky Kayo silhouette and the Gunner, as well as the sock-like Ryder silhouette with knitted uppers and a bright white midsole.
To elevate its durability, the AW18 pack incorporates a study three-part rubber material as well as thermoplastic details to house a series of knitted uppers. The new collection will be available for purchase online at Pregis mid-June.
Durable Thermoplastic Shoes
Pregis Delivers a Range of Shoes for Spring/Summer 2018
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