Sorel Partners with Jane Wade to Release Two Chic Sneakers
Kalin Ned — February 18, 2026 — Art & Design
References: sorelfootwear
SOREL, the footwear brand born in Canada and now based in Portland, Oregon, has unveiled a utility-focused footwear collaboration with New York-based designer Jane Wade during New York Fashion Week. Two imaginative and ultra-chic silhouettes draw in consumer attention — the SOREL x JANE WADE CALLSIGN LOW and the SOREL x JANE WADE CALLSIGN MULE SHROUD.
As a brand, SOREL is known for merging reliable performance with daring aesthetics, and the collaboration with Jane Wade continues this legacy. Both utility-focused footwear silhouettes are designed to be modular and adaptable, in order to suit the needs of modern life. The shoes effectively expand Jane Wade's workwear philosophy into new terrain. The SOREL x JANE WADE CALLSIGN LOW, for instance, is "built in layered canvas, with leather, and a pony hair upper" to balance functionality with elevated texture and design details, while the SOREL x JANE WADE CALLSIGN MULE SHROUD introduces removable lace covers and a unique snap-off component that allows the silhouette to change and adapt to the scenario. Both styles incorporate thoughtful construction details, including a removable molded Ortholite footbed, lightweight Livelyfoam midsole, and Vibram outsole to support all-day movement and traction.
Image Credit: SOREL x JANE WADE
As a brand, SOREL is known for merging reliable performance with daring aesthetics, and the collaboration with Jane Wade continues this legacy. Both utility-focused footwear silhouettes are designed to be modular and adaptable, in order to suit the needs of modern life. The shoes effectively expand Jane Wade's workwear philosophy into new terrain. The SOREL x JANE WADE CALLSIGN LOW, for instance, is "built in layered canvas, with leather, and a pony hair upper" to balance functionality with elevated texture and design details, while the SOREL x JANE WADE CALLSIGN MULE SHROUD introduces removable lace covers and a unique snap-off component that allows the silhouette to change and adapt to the scenario. Both styles incorporate thoughtful construction details, including a removable molded Ortholite footbed, lightweight Livelyfoam midsole, and Vibram outsole to support all-day movement and traction.
Image Credit: SOREL x JANE WADE
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