What happens when you combine the excellence of Italian craftsmanship with iconic American design? For avid sneakerheads, the answer is the new Saucony Shadow 5000: Made in Italy shoe — a unique sartorial blend of tradition and culture that deserves a prime spot in your AW22 footwear arsenal.
Today, Saucony holds a reputation as one of the most established makers of quality, high-performance running shoes in the world, loved by athletes and racing enthusiasts alike. But its origins lie in a small factory in Pennsylvania, where the company was founded back in in 1898. Saucony is the name of the river that flows through the small village of Kutztown, a legacy that’s honoured by the signature wave motif in the company’s logo.
More than a century later, the brand’s headquarters have migrated to Waltham, Massachusetts in the North End of Boston, which is also home to the city’s thriving Italian-American community. With another Saucony headquarters opening in Italy itself three years ago, these locations have become a symbiotic representation of the link between the two nations — a relationship that has inspired the look, feel and finish of its latest launch.
The heavy Italian influence is evident throughout the manufacturing process of the new Shadow 5000 design. Not only is it made in the country, it’s created by some of its very finest producers, crafted using locally-sourced mesh and premium suede, complete with a ‘Made in Italy’ stamp on the tongue.
A unisex offering that prioritises aesthetics and comfort simultaneously, this shoe destined to become the next must-have. Available in four colourways to suit your style, two of which are exclusive to 2022, it’s a versatile sneaker with the ability to elevate any look, allowing you take a slice of Italian style with you wherever you go.
Our advice? Get yours before the style you’ve got your eye on sells out.
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