We would say this collaborative take on the Grid 8000 from Saucony and Australia's Up There is a performance running classic with a serious dose of old school influence, but the Sashiko stitching technique that inspired the design goes way beyond old school, all the way back to the Edo period.
Traditionally a method of reinforcing or repairing worn out garments, the distinctive look of Sashiko stitching's geometric patterns would eventually become a decorative embellishment in their own right.
Often used to strengthen practical work clothing, the appearance of a Sashiko design on a shoe that has supported runners over the course of countless miles, makes for an especially fruitful marriage between inspiration and function.
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