Hanon x Eschler x New Balance “Bionic Project”

After showing you yesterday the video of the production of the Hanon x Eschler x New Balance “Bionic Project”, we can finally show you the outcome of the collaboration – a pack of New Balance 576’s.

For this latest release they looked to explore the possibilities of connecting a performance fabric to an icon from the New Balance archive. This project sees the classic M576 running shoe reworked with Ceramic E3+, an innovative material developed by Eschler.

“Ceramic printing”, a special innovation by Christian Eschler AG of Bühler/CH, is a polyurethane-based coating embedded with diamond-hard ceramic particles. This particularly environmentally friendly innovation is completely free of solvents. Furthermore, the ceramic particles remain permanently embedded in the polyurethane. The main characteristics of the fabric are significantly higher wear and abrasion resistance than regular fabrics

The Bionic Project comprises of two M576 styles. Each model has a fully customized upper with featured detail that is unique to this release. Both have been manufactured at the world famous New balance Flimby factory and constructed with premium material sourced from across the globe. Look out for a release at Hanon and other premium retailers soon.
Via Highsnobiety

Hanon x Reebok PUMP 20 – A Closer Look

Hanon present a closer look into its limited edition collaboration with Reebok, celebrating 20 years of the PUMP basketball shoe. PUMP 20 recognizes two decades of the Reebok icon with a limited release of the original in two first edition colorways, as well as a collaborative project with 20 sneaker stores from across the globe. Hanon’s PUMP 20 is a 31 pair release constructed with a split premium suede and nubuck upper. They opted for a muted tonal colorup and have included some additional old school and technical detailing. Polypag mesh features on the tongue and toe box whilst Playdry technology is applied to the collar and lining. Additional details include a flocked suede midsole section, screened granite tongue backer and woven and embossed dual branding. Each pair is labeled and individually numbered, set to drop via Hanon on November 19th, 2009.
Via Hypebeast

Hanon x Reebok PUMP 20 Video Teaser

Teasing with their Reebok PUMP 20 design, Hanon produced a short video introducing the retailer’s upcoming collaborative effort in Reebok’s 20th Anniversary campaign for its PUMP silhouette. From the short clip you can see that Hanon went with a simple design, pairing Grey hues onto the high top design. Check it out!
Source: Hypebeast