2020 was certainly a year for change. For Nike, they decided to make a change toward the good with their “Move To Zero” initiative, in which they plan to transition manufacturing practices towards a zero impact to the world’s fragile eco-system. Now that 2021 is now here, the genius’ at the swoosh headquarters has a new collaboration to really put this forward-focused conceptualization into full-flight. READYMADE, founded by Yuta Hosokawa, is synonymous with reworking secondhand garments and materials and turning them into pieces of art, their latest canvas results in the READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid.
From the outset, this newest Blazer Mid colorway displays a DIY aesthetic while still capturing modern-day hype appeal, the core of the upper is comprised of a grey-on-white camouflaged textile that plays host to a plethora of unique overlays. White rubber panels cover the toe cap and heel, a large black rough-cut material is positioned on the medial, and a bizarre distorted “Total Orange” swoosh rests atop of it all. Underfoot and adding its own unique flair to the design sits a bubbled white midsole unit that frames a multicolored “Crater” outer sole, which further cements its eco-friendly ethos. Completing this colorway and contributing to the rich tapestry of the palette is the rough cut tongue, intersecting “Volt” laces, and the READYMADE x trio swoosh branding located on the heel.
It’s expected to be released exclusively as part of Yuta Hosokawa’s exhibit at the Kaikai Kiki Gallery (which will be held later in May). According to Zingaro, this small-batch offering in limited sizing is accessible exclusively through an online raffle here.
READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid [F&F]
Release Date: March 6th, 2021
READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid
Style Code: CZ3589-001
Color: Black/Vast Grey/Volt/Total Orange
Release Date: February 27th, 2021
Price:: $160
READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid
Style Code: CZ3589-100
Color: White/Vast Grey/Volt/Total Orange
Release Date: February 27th, 2021
Price:: $160