Comme des Garçons and Nike have been ride-or-dies for well over two decades now – and that's birthed bangers like the Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Cat Eye.’ While the partnership usually skews towards clean, clear sneakers , they've gone for something that's a little more unhinged this time around. Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Cat Eye’ Set to be the Tokyo house's third take on the basketball silhouette following the initial 2021 collection , the ‘Cat Eye’ features a full Foamposite construction (basically polyurethane liquid that's been heated up and moulded).
The lateral and medial sidewalls are decked out in a unique rippled effect that's apparently inspired by Japanese zen gardens. And if that wasn't trippy enough, it's covered in a black and grey marbled design. Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Cat Eye’ The inside of the trainer is made of a stretchy neoprene fabric that's meant to make things a little more snug, while jet black leather hits the lacing system.
The Foamposite One rests on top of a thick Air sole, and it's finished off with two pull tabs: one on the tongue, and one around the heel. But wait, there's more! Because these pull tabs are stitched with vertical gold, silver, and bronze stripes. Why? Because of the Olympics .
It's a brand new detail that wasn't on CDG's OG Foamposites, and it's been introduced just in time to celebrate one the world's biggest sporting event. Comme des Garçons .