Universal Works, a London-based men's clothing retailer, collaborated with Novesta Shoes for the second time to offer consumers a wool sneaker series that's modeled on a previous design from the two.
Dubbed the 'Star Masters,' the Fall/Winter 2016 collection features neutral colorways and a textured upper that's contrasted with a patterned rubber sole. The wool sneakers make use of the same structural shape as those previously released by Universal Works and Novesta Shoes -- however transitions it to better suit the upcoming change in season.
The updated colorways include gray and black, brown and black and brown and white, as well as a tricolor variation that features gray and navy on the shoe's wool upper, which is paired with a black sole.
Textured Wool Sneakers
Universal Works and Novesta Shoes Collabored for the 'Star Masters' Series
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