UK-based retail label END. worked in collaboration with sportswear brand PUMA by giving the signature Thunder sneaker a tonal makeover entitled 'Shadow Rise.' The new colorway takes on a more muted approach with its predominantly black hue accented with tones influenced by concrete and wood. The uppers are finished in a mix of materials, including leather and nubuck in black.
The upper sits on top of an IMEVA cushioned midsole finished in gray and white, along with an infusion of a semi-transparent gum rubber outsole. The wooden and concrete inspirations are seen across the heel, with colors of beige and gray along the sneaker's co-branded pull tab and footbed made from cork. The Shadow Rise Thunder sneakers are set to drop on October 20th online at END.
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PUMA and END. Dropped a Shadow Rise Colorway for the Thunder Sneaker
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