Luxury, streetwear, and sneaker worlds have never been more interconnected, and much of the hype has been centered around brands combining their two aesthetics to create coveted collaborations — such as Prada x adidas. The Forum collaboration takes quintessential elements of both brands and blends them together for the most wearable and creative pair to release thus far.

By mixing Prada’s signature Re-Nylon — a sustainable take on regular nylon that’s made by recycling and purifying plastic taken from oceans with premium leather, the shoes are undeniably Pradidas’ most luxurious to date. Yet, the familiar Forum Low silhouette, which has been increasingly pushed as the Three Stripes’ hero sneaker in 2021 and into 2022, brings the pair back to reality. The retro shapes remain, but appear elevated in the aforementioned materials, while further nods to Prada continue to dignify this offering.

Sitting on top of the tongue is a detachable pouch, that is of course made from Re-Nylon, proudly sporting Prada’s emblematic triangular logo plaque on the front and another branded badge inside, accessed via the chrome zipper that runs around the bag’s perimeter. Lastly, “Prada Milano” branding graces the very top of the tongue in rubberized block capitals, while inside the shoe you’ll find the two collaborators’ monikers side by side.

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