18 East Are About to Drop Another Padmore & Barnes Collaboration

18 East are based in New York, led by Antonio Ciongoli, and host an epic catalogue of wares, with regular drops that whet the appetite of their fans across the globe. Next up, the crew have just shared another collaborative endeavour with Irish footwear artisans, , which follows late last year.

As with every other 18 East product, their Padmore & Barnes linkup has been well thought out, and it comprises of the Oakledge Hiker Low in two classic colourways. Interestingly, this is the first time that Padmore & Barnes has crafted an entirely new silhouette for one of their collaborative partners. Each part has been expertly crafted in Portugal, boasting a Vibram Bifida sole unit, lush Italian suede and Cordura collar and tongue. Branding is kept minimal, with 18 East logos placed thoughtfully on the inside of the tongue and insole.

The 18 East x Padmore & Barnes Oakledge Hiker Low will launch at their brick-and-mortar in New York on Friday, with an online release to follow on May 21.