Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu works in collaboration with Suicoke on the Urich sandal model for the season. The cozy footwear is a slip on silhouette and the latest update of the shoe follows up the previous toothy sandal that dropped mid last year.
The main theme of this collaboration is simplistic, yet slightly bold due to the coral tonal colorway that wraps itself around the entire silhouette. It coats the upper throughout the front and the back as the silhouette is untouched and keeps the traditional nylon taping true to Suicoke. The double straps are also retained and keeps the foot in place, offering additional adjustment capabilities. Branding details can be found debossed on the lateral side of the fotefoot and on the EVA footbeds.
Blush Tonal Comfortable Sandals
Fumito Ganryu and Suicoke Join Forces on the Urich Sandal
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