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New Balance CM996 Gray
New Balance‘s 996 was first introduced in 1988. The perennial silhouette of “996” is the canvas of choice for most of New Balance’s collaborations with other Japanese sneaker heavyweights. And this model is only available to select Japanese stockists.
Not Available in the Philippines
Rakuten Japan Price: PHP 6,095.16 (JPY 15,180)
Nike Court Vision Low
In love with the classic look of ’80s basketball but have a thing for the fast-paced culture of today’s game? Meet the Nike Court Vision Low Next Nature. Made from at least 20% recycled materials by weight, its crisp upper and stitched overlays are inspired by the days of hook-shots and tube socks.
Colorway Not Available in the Philippines
Rakuten Japan Price: PHP 2,870.91 (JPY 7,150)
Adidas Stan Smith Shoes Rainbow Pack
The Adidas Stan Smith Shoes have made a name for themselves over the last 50 years as a clean, minimalist essential. While this pair’s low-profile silhouette and crisp upper stay true to the original, Adidas went ahead and added a bit of extra flair and just a hint of color~ A rainbow effect flashes from the translucent outsole, matching the Trefoil, laces, and sock liner.
Colorway Not Available in the Philippines
Rakuten Japan Price: PHP 2,203.97 (JPY 5,489)
Vans Style 36 Marshmallow Racing Red
The Style 36, a Vans classic skate shoe bearing the iconic side stripe, is a low top lace-up featuring sturdy canvas and suede uppers in contrast colors, re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, padded collars for support and flexibility, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.
Philippines Price: PHP 5,498.00
Rakuten Japan Price: PHP 1,762.29 (JPY 4,389)
ASICS Gel-Lyte III OG
Followers of the ASICS SportStyle social media pages were given the opportunity to vote on different materials and color palettes to create this rendition of the GEL-LYTE™ III OG sneaker. This reworks the traditional materials with smooth pigskin nubuck overlays that are rendered with neutral tones and soft color pops on the eyelets and heel counter.
Philippines Price: PHP 7,604.35
Rakuten Japan Price: PHP 3,445.09 (JPY 8,580)