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There’s nothing more predictable about the , the cinnamon and nutmeg-dusted flavoring that has become the signature flavor and fragrance of the season. The folks at Saucony seem to love their coffee because their next Saucony Originals Select release pays homage to the pumpkin spice latte, a fixture of coffee shops during this time of year. Planted on the Grid SD silhouette, this upcoming release features a mix of premium burnt orange leather and suede on the upper, with additional spiced accents like the speckling at the forefront of the midsole and on the roped laces. Pigskin materials make up the sock-liner for an added premium effect as well.
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Even if you’ve never heard of or tried Irish coffee, there’s a shot that you already know what it’s all about. Saucony Originals is paying tribute to this spiked energy-boosting beverage with the ; honoring Joe Sheridan, the chef who created the alcohol-laden coffee drink in 1943, Saucony colors up the iconic runner with tonal black, brown, and white suedes with gum outsoles.
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There aren’t many more rabid collector sub-genres out there than the fans of vintage Polo gear. Among the ‘Lo Heads, as they call themselves, is legendary hip-hop producer Just Blaze, who teams up with once again—you may remember the “Snow Beach” Grid 9000 from last year—on another Polo inspired sneaker. This time it’s the Grid SD that gets a colorway taken from another of the most sought after pieces of Polo gear, the “Casino” button-down shirt. The all-over print roulette wheel scene on the shirt is mimicked by the Grid SD, featuring a red suede and rip-stop nylon upper with green synthetic suede referencing the felt of a casino table and gold accents.
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It’s safe to say that America really does run on Dunkin’, as Boston-based Saucony and Dunkin Donuts have come together for a sweet collaborative take on the Kinvara 9, Saucony’s . Releasing in tribute to the Boston Marathon and arriving in a white, magenta, and orange colorway inspired by the Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature color slate, the shoes feature a sprinkle detail on the upper, a frosted donut graphic hit on the heel, coffee bean detailing on the forefoot logo and a “Boston” hit on the midsole.
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Saucony has mashed two wildly different aesthetics together for a pair of unique takes on their , both featuring premium brown fishscale detailing on the heel and midfoot that fades into a bright colored rubberized toe. Both shoes are split into two vastly different parts with the heel, tongue, Saucony logo and lacing system dressed in a rich brown, while the toebox, midsole, outsole and a small portion of the midfoot are adorned with a bright pink or mango rubberized material making for a shoe that’s half luxurious, half flashy, and wholly original.