A Bathing Ape, the famed Japanese streetwear label that's known for its iconic motifs and obscure branding, recently dropped two iterations of new BAPE sneakers, which boast mid-top designs.
The '1st Camo BAPE STA Mid' model is offered in two different colorways, one that combines deep hues of military green, brown and black, and another that features a light yellow with green, brown and black accents. Both of the colorways feature white shooting stars on the sides of the uppers, with the same hue used for the thick soles and classic laces.
The new BAPE sneakers are expected to officially launch on July 14th for $305 USD a pair, and will be available online and at select stores in Japan.
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