INVINCIBLE Deconstruct the Converse Wave Trainer

Taiwanese tastemakers are having a busy 2025. Hooking up with in February for a , Jimmy Wu’s label followed up with collaborations with and to further explore their deconstructed visuals. Now, they’re continuing their minimalist makeovers with and the late-80s-style Wave Trainer.

Arriving in a mix of creased leather and cracked suede, the model's palette of vintage white, beige and grey evokes a worn feel befitting the retro-esque runner. Elsewhere, perforated toe boxes allow for some nice breathability, while INVINCIBLE branding strikes the insoles and heels. INVINCIBLE heighten the well-worn aesthetic by utilising exposed leather edging on the toe boxes, and pressed heels on the product photography alludes to the supple nature of the leather. Of course, it also wouldn’t be a vintage runner without yellow midsoles.

Diligent sneakerheads will know that the deconstructed and faux-worn style has been running rampant in fashion circles in recent times. Popularised several years ago by brands like , the trend found itself ironically trodden across upmarket brands like .

But now for the bad news: the INVINCIBLE collaboration is confirmed to be extremely limited. Only 100 pairs were created and made available exclusively to Friends and Family. While a public release isn’t expected, we can always cross our fingers (and toes) for a more GR-geared edition in the future.

For news on more contemporary road warriors, make sure to our feature on the super shoes to look out for this season.