sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier x VaporWaffle 'Black' Size:EUR 42.5 • US 9 • UK 8

sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier x VaporWaffle 'Black' Size:EUR 42.5 • US 9 • UK 8Nike and sacai continue their creative partnership with a sneaker collaboration that brings in the iconic French label Jean Paul Gaultier. One of two debut colorways, the sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier x Nike VaporWaffle Black delivers a higher cut version of the sneaker that blends elements from the Vaporfly and original Pegasus from 1983. The black textile upper is fortified with tonal overlays in leather and suede, and appointed with sacais doubled up

What sets this colorway apart from the standard triple-black finish is a singular use of tone – it’s a semi-faded black that coats the combination mesh and suede upper

rides on a dark grey herringbone rubber outsole

while the sculpted design keeps the foot locked in place

while the top half of the sneaker’s lateral side is rendered in subtle cream and beige tones

double tongue and double laces

excising the leather quarter panel with a sharp blade reveals a hidden tie-dye print on canvas

Featuring a series of the artist’s iconic motifs throughout the design

as well as Jumpman branding hits atop the tongue and molded heel panel

complete with a distinctive center stitch running down the vamp

The sneaker’s retro-inspired lines worked in tandem with a chunky silhouette reminiscent of an earlier era

Contrasting black branding

finished in a dark beige hue and accented with a tonal lateral side stripe