Eating Your Words For Dinner

I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of Native shoes. I appreciate the brand's novel approach to classic footwear silhouettes, but I really just couldn't see myself getting behind them. Then, they up and dropped the Apollo Moc which ended up turning a lot of heads toward the lightweight footwear brand. While we wait for the local drop to happen sometime next year, the rest of the world gets treated to a special hand-dyed collection that includes the Apollo Moc's mid-top brother, the Apollo Chukka.

Utilizing dyeing techniques inspired by the Japanese, this limited edition pack drapes the Apollo Moc in Shibori Grey, the Apollo Chukka goes Shibori Blue, while both silos get a black color up as well. Stores such as KITH, Hypebeast, and Livestock will be carrying them starting November 3. But until the first colorway of the Apollo Mocs release locally, I'll quietly eat my words for dinner and maybe save some for breakfast too.

Check out the rest of the pack after the jump.

Native Apollo Moc

Native Shoes made its reputation as a brand that offered timeless footwear silhouettes in lightweight and comfortable materials. This time around, their newest silhouette takes inspiration from the Moc and updates it with a perforated no-sew upper that's ideal for the summertime. Pictured here is the Apollo Moc done up in Black and White. Hints of gum rubber provide both an excellent contrast and added grip for their plush soles. 

By far, this is the nicest pair of Native shoes I have ever seen. It also doesn't hurt that they'll be going for the pretty fair price of $70. If you're in the New York area next month, then you can pick up a pair at Kith on August 15th. Those of us who aren't as lucky will have to wait for wider distribution starting in November. 

In the meantime, check out more looks after the jump.