Reebok introduces the latest iteration of the signature Aztrek sneakers that were originally debuted back in 1993. The new version boasts retro design elements with direct inspiration drawn from the Nintendo 64 game console translated through the overall colorway of the footwear model. The retro cues include a predominantly gray upper constructed from nubuck materials and colorful panels of red, blue, green, and yellow completed with nylon.
The throwback aesthetic also translates through the lacing systems as it is adorned in Japanese characters and text that reads "Gamer." The branding accents are incorporated through an embroidery process and the midsole boasts playful details that refer to the console's buttons -- it showcases "X, Y, A, B, Reset, and Play." The new retro sneakers are set to drop at BILLY'S beginning December 7th.
Game Console-Inspired Sneakers
Reebok's New Aztrek Sneakers Recalls the Design of a Nintendo 64
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