Mark Gonzales and adidas newest venture are the ‘UltraBOOST by Mark Gonzales,’ a performance sneaker that uses neutral tones to enhance splotches of purple and teal. The pair are longtime partners in the sneaker industry, collaborating on sneakers in the adidas Originals and Skateboarding lineups for iconic silhouettes like the ‘Superstar.’
The sneaker features Gonzales’ Schmoo character in black and white on the toebox and various blue, grey, and black tones. Lacing options in neon green and orange are available in addition to the standard grey. The sneaker draws inspiration from previous ‘UltraBOOST’ releases, including a translucent cage around the lacing unit.
The ‘UltraBOOST by Mark Gonzales’ arrives at the adidas store on June 11 for $180 USD.
Artist-Designed Performance Sneakers
adidas and Mark Gonzales Return for a New 'UltraBOOST' Shoe
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