You know Mark Gonzales doesn’t stop. Stop what? You might ask. Stop creating! Moving! Skating! Inspiring. So it’s no surprise he and adidas Skateboarding are keeping things fresh for Spring and Summer with a brand-new colorway of the Aloha Super—one of Mark’s favorite Three Stripes sillhouettes—in Aurora Ruby.
At first glance, the shoes look as strong as they look stylish. Bold and clean. And the best part is, these kicks are actually inspired by an old adidas fencing shoe. It’s just another reminder that Gonz finds inspiration in the most unexpected places. Get a closer look below:
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“The Aloha Super by Mark Gonzales is inspired by an archival adidas fencing shoe that Gonz wore as a part of his customized fencing outfit for his famed ‘Back Worlds for Words’ collaborative performance and fine art installation,” adidas mentions in the caption.
The shoes feature a premium suede upper, embroidered detailing (the Shmoofoil hit on the tongue is a great touch), a comfortable cupsole construction, and the Three Stripes trusted Adiprene cushioning. They might stem from fencing, but these things look (and sound) like they’re ready to skate! Don’t be scared to give ’em your worst.
Related: Look: Mark Gonzales and Adidas Launch New ‘Shmoofoil’ Apparel Collection
That said, it still looks good enough to wear out casually, you know? That balance can be pretty tricky. But it’s adidas and Gonz we’re talking about here. I’d say they absolutely nailed it. You can find them now at finer skateshops across the globe, and over on adidas.com/Gonz (where you can also check out all the other Aloha Super colorways).
If they’re good enough for Gonz, they’re good enough for the rest of us. Go cop a pair while you still can.
