Prominent hip-hop artist, Westside Gunn, recently announced a collaboration with Saucony to launch his sneaker collection, and fans could not be more excited. In keeping with his usual eclectic style, the sneakers are allegedly Glow-in-the-dark, and there are two different variants that the collaboration is giving rise to.
Gunn has been working closely with Saucony for the design process and took to his Instagram stories to show a couple of behind-the-scenes glimpses to his fans and tease the collab.
The collab has left fans extremely excited, and they cannot wait to get their hands on a pair of cool kicks. However, despite all the hype, there is no official release date for these sneakers, although it is speculated that they will see a release in 2025.
Check out some of the fan reactions to the sneakers below.
Needless to say, fans are beyond excited about this collaboration and cannot wait to get a pair for themselves whenever the kicks launch.
Westside Gunn x Saucony glow-in-the-dark sneakers: All we know so far
The Westside Gunn x Saucony collab is Gunn's first venture into the sneaker world, and he has been very open about the whole process so far. Taking to social media, Gunn shared early designs and first sketches of the sneakers with his fans, keeping them hooked on the whole process.
The collaboration will see two pairs of sneakers - The collection consists of Westside Gunn-inspired versions of two of Saucony's most popular sneakers: the ProGrid Omni 9 and the ProGrid Triumph 4. While the ProGrid Omni 9 stands out because of its all-round bold red colorway, the ProGrid Triumph 4 is the one to go for if you're a fan of Gunn's eclectic fashion sense. The Triumph 4 is a visual treat, featuring a variety of colors.
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Both designs have a unique creative vision that is a true reflection of Westside Gunn's own eclectic fashion sense. The hip-hop star also credited designer Jae Tips for introducing him to the sneaker industry and encouraging him to venture into the same, guiding him through the whole process.
The Westside Gunn x Saucony collaboration is currently in the works and is speculated to release sometime next year, although no official announcement has been made so far. However, in keeping with Gunn's current trend of keeping his fans updated about the collaboration, they will find out whenever there is a new update.
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