Saucony X Engineered Garments - Shadow Velcro

Saucony & Engineered Garments - Shadow Velcro releasing Friday 4/10.

"I think it all started with a simple fact: when I was a child, I remember being fascinated by a new kind of sneaker I saw at the time that used Velcro instead of laces. Since then, I’ve owned and worn several sneakers that used two-strap or three-strap Velcro closures.

Unlike regular shoelaces, sneakers without laces look visually cleaner and smarter, and I think they are a very effective design from a fashion perspective.

With that in mind, I had been wondering if there might be a new way to use Velcro. That’s when I came across the Jazz Hook & Loop in Saucony’s kids’ line. Normally, this would likely have been a typical two-strap Velcro design, but because it was made for kids, the two straps were combined into a single U-shaped strap, which I found very interesting.

This unique Velcro strap was probably developed for children, but I thought it might work just as well if used for adults as it is. That was the initial idea. The end result, I think, is a very mature, simple, elegant, and sleek design.

This U-shaped Velcro grip has more impact than I initially imagined, yet it still maintains a smart and simple style — it has a very nice sense of balance."

Available Friday 4/10 at all Nepenthes and select Saucony retail stores.