Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs Officially Unveil the VAALS Silhouette
SummaryKiko Kostadinov and Crocs have unveiled their collaborative VAALS footwear silhouetteThe construction pairs genuine tumbled leather and sandwich mesh with an archival Genna TPU band and LiteRide footbedThe model releases on October 20 in three colorways across Kiko Kostadinov flagships webstore and global retailersKiko Kostadinov and Crocs have officially unveiled the Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs VAALS silhouette. First seen on the runway during the Bulgarian designer's Fall/Winter 2026 menswear presentation in Paris, the collaborative shoe reinterprets the footwear brand's aesthetic language through traditional craftsmanship and technical detailing.Anchored by an oblong toe shape with wrapped saddle-stitch detailing, the upper combines genuine tumbled leather with breathable sandwich mesh. Structural integrity is reinforced by a custom-moulded TPU band paying homage to Crocs’ archival Genna silhouette, joined by an adjustable toggle bungee lacing system and a dedicated heel pull tab. Underfoot, the model integrates a rugged rubber outsole with Crocs’ proprietary LiteRide™ footbed to deliver everyday lightweight support and cushioning.The release is framed by a campaign shot by American artist Jim Mangan near Crocs’ headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Set against the ancient sandstone formations of Red Rocks and the organic architecture of Charles Haertling’s 1969 Mushroom House, the visuals showcase the shoes styled alongside Kiko Kostadinov Autumn Winter 2026 garments. The silhouette will be available in three colorways: "Black," "Kelp," and "Yellow Sand."The Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs VAALS will be available on October 20 at online, in Kiko Kostadinov flagships in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, and through global retailers.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Summary
Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs have unveiled their collaborative VAALS footwear silhouetteThe construction pairs genuine tumbled leather and sandwich mesh with an archival Genna TPU band and LiteRide footbedThe model releases on October 20 in three colorways across Kiko Kostadinov flagships webstore and global retailers
Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs have officially unveiled the Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs VAALS silhouette. First seen on the runway during the Bulgarian designer's Fall/Winter 2026 menswear presentation in Paris, the collaborative shoe reinterprets the footwear brand's aesthetic language through traditional craftsmanship and technical detailing.
Anchored by an oblong toe shape with wrapped saddle-stitch detailing, the upper combines genuine tumbled leather with breathable sandwich mesh. Structural integrity is reinforced by a custom-moulded TPU band paying homage to Crocs’ archival Genna silhouette, joined by an adjustable toggle bungee lacing system and a dedicated heel pull tab. Underfoot, the model integrates a rugged rubber outsole with Crocs’ proprietary LiteRide™ footbed to deliver everyday lightweight support and cushioning.
The release is framed by a campaign shot by American artist Jim Mangan near Crocs’ headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Set against the ancient sandstone formations of Red Rocks and the organic architecture of Charles Haertling’s 1969 Mushroom House, the visuals showcase the shoes styled alongside Kiko Kostadinov Autumn Winter 2026 garments. The silhouette will be available in three colorways: "Black," "Kelp," and "Yellow Sand."
The Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs VAALS will be available on October 20 at online, in Kiko Kostadinov flagships in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, and through global retailers.
