2 New Drops From Nike & Équipement De Vie Are For The Bold, Brawny & Boss!
It's a fact of life that the right shoe can make the athlete. Whether it's on the road or the high seas, having the perfect footwear can help anyone rise to the occasion and even surpass expectations.
That's why it's an absolute godsend that the two brands highlighted here recently dropped some jaw-dropping footwear. We call dibs!
Deichmann x Nike's V5 RNR
In order to envision its resurrected trainers on next-generation creatives, Deichmann first partnered with Nike on their 'EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED' campaign.
Returning this spring for a chic second installment, the campaign is defying expectations with an inspiring lookbook of fits.
The new V5 RNR, which just had its first launch, is the subject of the newest images in four essential colourways.
The sporty silhouette of this Y2K-inspired sneaker, which features mesh panels and metallic accents, has been praised recently for perfectly capturing the look of the iconic dad shoe, while being more reasonably priced than the brand's other general release models.
By bringing the V5 RNR into Berlin's cultural hotspots and away from its presumedly sporty realm, featured artists BRKN and Laura Wittek embody the campaign's overarching theme of subverting stereotypes.
While musician BRKN is spotted promoting his uniqueness in vintage leather jackets and denim jeans, Wittek, a content creator and all-around style tastemaker, makes her mark on the sneaker with an eclectic mix of plaid pants and track jackets.
The Nike V5 RNR is available via Deichmann's website, priced at €84.99 (~RM410).
Équipement De Vie's Lemieux Elite
The newest footwear line for active adventurers, Équipement De Vie, offers stylish deep-sea footwear.
EDV creates technical and performance-enhancing styles for sailing enthusiasts, putting young sailors at the forefront.
EDV's 2025 key styles combine adaptable sportswear outlines with oceanwide navigation, making them resistant to rocky ocean waves and slippage.
To go with your versatile sailing gear, the brand's debut lineup consists of four pairs in a variety of neutral colourways.
Leading the collection with racing capabilities for a swift experience, the Lemieux Offshore boasts special technology that balances hot and cool temperatures in 'Grey,' 'White,' and 'Navy.'
For well-rounded and seasoned sailors, the Lemieux Elite is perfect, while the Lemieux Suede/Leather adds opulent style to your sportswear. The collection is completed with EDV's mid-top Finch Chukka in soft cow leather.
The Équipement De Vie's Lemieux Elite is available for purchase now at the brand's website, priced at RM814 a pair.
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