Inspired by hot desert landscapes of sand and dunes.
New York-based sneaker retailer, RISE will be joining forces with BrandBlack for a Desert Storm-inspired take on one of their signature sneakers, the Mirage. Dubbed, the RISE x BrandBlack "Desert Mirage," the collaboration will release this weekend.
RISE Co-Founder, Chase Peso spent four years serving in the United States Air Force and two tours of duty in the Middle East. While being deeply involved in the collaboration, Peso goes to share his inspiration behind the RISE x BrandBlack "Desert Mirage" stating,
"We’ve dressed the shoe in camo printed suede, using a distinct color palette to reflect how the heat and sand and dunes of rock begin to appear to the eye over time. It’s a small way to remember that landscape, but one we can wear and take with us. The left tongue features a debossed hit with a four stripe chevron, representing my rank while I was serving. We’ve replaced the traditional center star of the chevron with a basketball, reflecting the origin of Brandblack’s basketball aesthetic. Meanwhile, the right tongue sees Will Durant’s famous quote 'Our knowledge is a receding mirage in an expanding desert of ignorance' debossed. Something that I kept remembering while developing this concept. The interior lining is finished in calfskin leather, and the outsole features the brand’s dual durometer injected Jetlon technology."
"We’ve dressed the shoe in camo printed suede, using a distinct color palette to reflect how the heat and sand and dunes of rock begin to appear to the eye over time. It’s a small way to remember that landscape, but one we can wear and take with us. The left tongue features a debossed hit with a four stripe chevron, representing my rank while I was serving. We’ve replaced the traditional center star of the chevron with a basketball, reflecting the origin of Brandblack’s basketball aesthetic. Meanwhile, the right tongue sees Will Durant’s famous quote 'Our knowledge is a receding mirage in an expanding desert of ignorance' debossed. Something that I kept remembering while developing this concept. The interior lining is finished in calfskin leather, and the outsole features the brand’s dual durometer injected Jetlon technology."
Rise x BrandBlack "Desert Mirage" Release Date
The Rise x BrandBlack "Desert Mirage" will be available in-store at RISE this Friday, on July 14th, while an online launch will take place the following day on July 15th. In addition, this release will be limited to 240 pairs with the price tag set at $240 USD. Scroll below to view the additional images and stay tuned to SN&R for more sneaker news and reviews.
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