Hyein Seo x Nike Ava Rover Colab Kickstarts Hyped New Model

The newly revealed is a gorpcore bro’s dream, and as frequently does, the shoe's first unveiling comes with a collaboration. South Korean-born, Belgium-trained designer Hyein Seo has been tapped to generate hype around the new silhouette, in her first colab with the Swoosh. The partnership continues Nike's efforts to maintain a presence in the South Korean sneaker scene, which has recently included the and the soon-to-land . The Hyein Seo x Nike Ava Rover is up next.

Though not much is known about the collaboration at this time, the techy and edgy aesthetic of Seo’s garments fits the Ava Rover's energy – and leaked images show off a deep, purple-grey upper with a black midsole. Seo’s take finds itself as an / hybrid, in a sleek and monochromatic design which well suits the futuristic, fashion-forward silhouette.

No official announcement has been made, but the Hyein Seo x Nike Ava Rover is expected to precede the run of the model's inline colourways dropping later this year – so expect a release in the coming months. Keep it locked to Sneaker Freaker for all the updates!