Barneys New York is debuting its latest Sole Series drop with Diadora trainers. This release follows the Adidas Stan Smith sneakers, Vans slip-on sneakers, Filling Pieces sneakers, Timberland field boots and Converse Chuck Taylors.
The sneakers will be offered in a black, gold and white colorway, as well as a blue, bronze, black and white one. Italy-based brand Diadora has been around for nearly 70 years and has been ramping up its U.S. presence this year.
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Chris Pepe, Barneys senior buyer of men’s footwear and creator of BNY Sole Series, says the team decided to replace TPU plastic, a material often used in sneakers, with matte leather. Pepe emphasized their effort to highlight elements of the shoe typically used in sports performance.
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“We wanted to do something a little different, and an underlay of speccio metallic, a mirrored metallic leather, adds detail,” said Pepe. “We chose colorways that you would typically find in a traditional sneaker as well as a fashion sneaker.”
The shoes retail for $315 and are available in Barneys stores and online.
The Sole Series continues through December 2015.
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