An aesthetic born in Ancient Rome.
Diadora and internationally renowned German sneaker retailer The Good Will Out come together to unveil this textural sneaker pack inspired by the myths and legends of Ancient Rome.
Arriving in a duo of contemporary colourways, the dual sneaker pack is constructed in a range of premium and textured materials which expertly evoke the spirit of the distant past interpreted through a contemporary streetwear lens for maximum kerb appeal.
The S8000 'Nerone' arrives in an ornate gradation of reds, drawing inspiration from the ancient legend that Emperor Nero instructed his infantry to set fire to the city of Rome. The top heel features a deep-ember cracked patent leather, evoking the spirit of a city ablaze. A debossed TGWO logo features on the sneakers tongue, while Diadora's model number for the S8000 silhouette is featured in red Latin numerals on the lateral side wall. The sneaker is finished with a debossed Nero-inspired coin decal features at the heel, and release-exclusive insoles.
The V7000 'Caligula' uses various shades of off-white inspired by the toga; Ancient Rome's traditional dress. The toe box is constructed in linen to reflect the garment's ease and is accented with a a range of ornate textiles including cracked patent leather in a burnished gold for the Diadora quarter stripe and a pony hair in reference to Caligula's noble steed. Sitting in perfect harmony with its Nero counterpart, the sneaker is finished with a debossed Caligula coin to the heel and the silhouette number v7000 to the lateral side wall in Latin numerals.
A masterful expression of concept, Diadora x TGWO break new ground in the story-telling realm of sneaker design with their expressive new collaboration.
Diadora x TGWO will launch at UrlfreezeShops on 11th November.
Diadora x The Good Will Out S8000 'Nerone'
Deco Rose
501.171219
11/11/2017
Diadora x The Good Will Out V7000 'Caligula'
Antique White
501.17122
11/11/2017