We saw a first look at Jae Tip’s upcoming collaboration with Saucony at ComplexCon in 2022, and he is finally getting ready for his creation to debut. Dropping in the month of May is his own Grid Azua 2000.

This Saucony Grid Azura 2000 by Jae Tips comes dressed in Tip’s signature colors and design used across the upper. Next, we have animal print on the side logos and floral details on the mudguards, which makes for a flashy look. On the inside of the tongue, we have Made by Jae Tips embroidered, and co-branding adorns the insoles. Other details include a Pink midsole and a semi-translucent outsole. Each pair will come housed in special packaging that pays tribute to his Bronx roots.

You can expect the Jae Tips x Saucony Grid Azura 2000 to re-launch exclusively in New York City on May 6th. A wider launch will take place via Saucony.com soon. Once we have more information, we will make sure to update you. For now, scroll below for additional photos that will give you a closer look.

Check out our Sneaker Release Dates page for more upcoming drops from the brand.

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Bodega and Saucony will connect for their 42nd sneaker collaboration by releasing the Bodega x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane.

Using more than 9 materials throughout the design, our textural smorgasbord combines elements like a custom raised velour grid, heavily textured tongue, 3M reflective heel, and woven side panels that mimic hits of carbon fiber – all in addition to the usual suede and mesh suspects that the model is known for.

Based in Beige, Grey, and Dark Green, the ectoplasmic assortment of Bright Green and Purple packs a supernatural punch while paying homage to color schemes from the 90s that just went for it. Finished off with a 3D raised logo with iridescent foil, “3D Grid” embroidered detailing, and a co-branded retro triangle tongue finishes the look.

You can expect the Bodega x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane to release on January 21st online at 12 PM EST and in-store at the Baton and Los Angeles locations on a first come, first served basis. The retail price is $150. Below, you can check out more photos that will give you a closer look.

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Cinco de Mayo is a day full of celebration and understanding of a culture often diminished in American society. The stereotypes of tequila, tacos, and sombreros often overshadow the true story of why Hispanic culture celebrates that particular day.

On May 5th, 1862, a group of two-thousand ragtag Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, successfully repelled six thousand well-armed French troops from the city of Puebla, Mexico. When daybreak arose and the battle was over, the French’ losses would amount to five hundred while the Mexicans would only lose a hundred. The battle did little from a strategic standpoint for the overall war but was a morale booster for the Mexican government. Anti-French resistance would grow after the battle of Puebla, ultimately leading to military support from the United States and political pressure on the French. In 1867, the French would withdraw and concede for good.

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the tenacity that many indigenous Mexicans showed on that day in 1862, and how even in the face of great adversity, anything is possible when you come together for a greater good. Over the years, sneaker companies have honored the day with various releases that celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. We’re celebrating some of the best Cinco de Mayo-inspired shoe releases over the years.

Honorable Mentions

Nike SB Dunk High “P-Rod” 2020

The Nike SB Dunk High “P-Rod” wasn’t a Cinco de Mayo release but was inspired by professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez’s Mexican roots. P-Rod stated if he wasn’t a skater, he’d be a boxer, and his SB Dunk High reflects that. The silhouette is covered in white leather, with red and green detailing surrounding it. The Swooshes offset – one matching the white leather, while the other a vibrant green, a clear homage to the Mexican flag and to P-Rod’s heritage. This matches the under sole tones of the shoe, a similar red, white, and green colorway. P-Rod’s name is printed across the tongue in a bold gold from boxing gloves, along with championship belt lace locks. Not only does it celebrate P-Rod and his heritage, but the shoe in itself is an homage to the many great Mexican boxers to come out of the country to be global superstars.

Nike SB Dunk Low “What The P-Rod” 2021

P-Rod wouldn’t stop with the SB Dunk High when trying to incorporate his Mexican heritage into his shoe line. The Nike SB Dunk Low “What the P-Rod” would be inspired by some of the elements the Dunk High had. P-Rod has ten signature shoes with Nike, a feature worthy of its own celebration. The What The P-Rod celebrates each of those releases, with colorways from each shoe making their way onto two different silhouettes. One of the shoes has the midsoles from the Dunk high, with the vibrant red, white, and green contrasting against the sporadic color splash the rest of the shoe has.

Saucony Jazz Low Pro “Cinco de Mayo” 2010

In 2010, Saucony decided they, too, wanted to pay homage to a wonderful day in Mexican history with the release of the Jazz Low Pro Cinco de Mayo editions. The shoe dawns the iconic red, white, and green colorway, with the white being leather mixed with mesh. A red swath sits prominently on the side of the shoe, stretching from the lace plate to the midsole. The heel of the shoe dawns a cool green that compliments the black under-soles nicely. Saucony finished the shoe off with gold stitching that pops similarly to the eagle on the Mexican national flag.

Puma Source Mid “Cinco de Mayo” 2019

Puma got in on the fun and created their own shoe in honor of Cinco de Mayo when they released the Source Mid Cinco de Mayo editions. The Source Mid separates itself from the previous shoes mentioned because of the lack of red and green. Instead, Puma took a creative route, adding a textile mesh to the tongue and collar done of the shoe. At first glance, one might think: how does this celebrate Cinco de Mayo? The textile material is largely reminiscent of Serape’s – “woven blanket”, often brightly colored and fringed, worn in Mexico mostly by men. It’s a small detail, but effective, especially when a shoe is celebrating a deeply rooted culture. The rest of the shoe is white leather with brown under-soles, with gold embroidery of the Puma logo on the heel and tongue.

1800 Tequila x Sam Rodriguez x PUMA Clyde “Cinco de Mayo” 2017

In a more audacious collaboration, Puma teamed with Sam Rodriguez and 1800 Tequila on the Clyde Cinco de Mayo editions. Rodriguez’s work is clear with a royal blue forestrip contrasting lighter blues around the shoe and the soles. Along with the midsoles is bold black Aztecan/Mayan imagery mixed with contemporary graffiti. The overall shoe pays homage to 1800 Tequila, as the tones of the shoe are similar to that of a bottle of 1800.

Reebok The Rail “Cinco De Mayo” 2014

Reebok comes in with The Rail “Cinco de Mayo” editions, the first women’s shoe to pay homage to the holiday. Reebok took a similar approach with these that Puma did with both of their releases: forgoing the patented red, white, and green to celebrate a different aspect of Mexican culture. The shoes are inspired by Pinata’s, staples in Mexican culture. The overall black silhouette has bright orange laces with a vibrant rose-colored mesh under the midsoles. A neon green Reebok sash comes across the midsoles horizontally, bringing the entire shoe together.

Reebok Ventilator Supreme “Cinco de Mayo” 2017

In contrast to the Rail’s extravagant pinata look, Reebok’s Ventilator Supreme Cinco de Mayo edition brought things back to simplicity. The shoe is made of white leather, with the classic red, white, and green on the shoe’s vector. The laser-etched details on the heel and tongue are done with bright gold, once again reminiscent of the eagle sitting prominently at the center of the Mexican flag.

Listen Recovery x adidas EncoreAdi “Cinco de Mayo” 2010

One of adidas’ shirt homage in observance of Cinco de Mayo was with creative Listen Recovery when they collaborated on the Encoreadi. The Emcoreadi gets an overall black leather with contrasting red, white, and green Adidas stripes on the midsole. The shoe also has a white speckled sole with a snakeskin-inspired back heel for an extra overall pop.

adidas Forum Low “Cinco de Mayo” 2008

Keeping up with their audacious releases, adidas released the Forum Low Cinco de Mayo edition back in April of ‘08. These pair of kicks are the definition of vibrant with neon green, orange, and red along with white and black leather. One might think the colors are overwhelming, but they mesh extremely well together here, reminiscent of pinatas and the vibrancy in Mexican culture.

adidas NMD R1 V2 “Mexico City” 2020

The sleekest design of the three comes from the NMD R1 V2 “Mexico City” editions. The shoe comes with a White Primekit upper, white laces, heel counter, liner, and EVA pod overlays. It’s a splash of bright white complemented well by the iconic colors of the Mexican flag on the sole of the shoe. The sole is complemented by red and green stitching around the shoe along with gold branding, making this shoe a simple, yet effective, design.

Air Jordan 1 Mid “Cinco de Mayo” Pack 2009

The Jordan Brand hopped in on the Cinco de Mayo fun when they released the Air Jordan 1 Mid Cinco de Mayo pack. The shoe had two varying colorways: black and white. The key to both is the stitching around the swoosh, which comes in a red, white, and green pattern that makes the Swoosh stand out. The same stitching is used around the midsole, with the “Wings” logo matching the same colors. The shoes are simple, but they do an effective job at celebrating the holiday in the Jordan way.

Nike Vandal Low “Cinco de Mayo” 2008

Nike came in hot with their tribute when they released the Nike Vandal Low Cinco de Mayo edition. The Vandal Low is the first shoe on the list to take gold as its color of focus The silhouette of the shoe is an off-white, making the gold stand out in an interesting way, especially at the heel of the shoe, which has the eagle from the Mexican flag traced out in gold. The shoe is traced in a darker gold around the laces and midsoles and has a red and green strap across the tongue. Another simple design that takes the colors and works them in a way that helps the entire thing pop.

Nike Cortez “Cinco de Mayo” 2018

While not officially a Cinco de Mayo release, Nike paid tribute to the holiday when they redressed the famous Cortez in Cinco de Mayo fashion. The upper part of the shoe is white leather and off-white suede while the Swoosh and back heel tag are dressed in a vibrant green. A stripe of habanero red runs across the midsole of the shoe, complimenting the Mexican flag well. Nike might have avoided labeling these an official “Cinco de Mayo” release because of the controversy behind the origin of the name: Cortez or Hernan Cortes, most famously known for conquering the Aztecan empire. It would seem counterintuitive to celebrate a holiday with a shoe named in honor of the man that conquered the country. Still, the shoes are popular amongst the Hispanic community and are a nice tribute to the people who have supported it.

Nike Zoom Air P-Rod Elite “Cinco de Mayo” 2006

P-Rod came through with another tribute to his heritage when he collaborated with Nike on the Zoom Air P-Rod Elite Cinco de Mayo editions. The shoes once again dawn the patented red, white, and green. The leather upper has a flashy gold eagle wing, a tribute to Chicano-inspired artwork. Mismatched tongues feature the words “laugh now, cry later”, while the world “Fuertes”, meaning strong, is embroidered on the pine-green heel tab.

Nike SB Zoom Air P-Rod II “Cinco de Mayo” 2008

Two years after the first P-Rod Elite’s, the SB Zoom Air P-Rod II Cinco de Mayo editions would drop. The II’s kept the original red, green, and white accents in similar spots, but added to the overall shoe. The upper is white leather, which contrasts nicely with the black Swoosh. The patented diamond-shaped pattern P-Rods are known for is also on the upper and on the interior of the shoe. However, the interior seems to take on a lighter green that matches the insoles of the back of the shoe. The shoe also features a bold red Nike embroidered sign on the white heel tab.

Nike SB P-Rod III “Cinco de Mayo” 2010

P-Rod and Nike enjoyed their first two SB Zoom Air that they figured: why not a third? The SB Zoom Air P-Rod III would take a leap from its predecessors and become the most audacious of the trio. The entire upper is covered in a suede green complemented by a white midsole, red and black outsole, and white laces. Red details are splashed through the shoes, paying a nice tribute to P-Rod’s roots and the holiday.

Mr. Cartoon x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Cinco de Mayo” 2005

Nike has had some famous collaborations over the years and added to their list when they reached out to legendary tattoo artist Mr. Cartoon in ‘05. The pair collaborated on the Nike Air Force 1 Low Mr. Cartoon Cinco de Mayo editions. The upper leather dawns the red, green, and white, with a white embroidered “LA” near the heel of the shoe. The Swoosh is a bold red, matching the heel tab. It’s a simple design on a great silhouette, paying tribute to Mr. Cartoon’s Mexican roots, as well as his roots in the city of LA.

Nike SB Dunk Low “Cinco de Mayo” 2005

Last, but certainly not least, we have the Nike SB Dunk Low “Cinco de Mayo” editions. The shoe is simple, with a red toe, white side panel, and green heel. The shoe was released as a celebration of Mexican culture to commemorate Cinco de Mayo and was also famously worn by Paul Rodriguez during the ‘04 X Games, where he would go on to win gold. The shoe is complete by the brown outsole and lining, an homage to the center eagle on the Mexican flag. It’s a complete tribute, and effective in its homage.

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Saucony Originals will connect with Feature once again to release a vintage-Las Vegas inspired ‘Chocolate Chip’ Shadow 6000, which is the last drop part of the ‘High Roller’ Pack.

Building upon the partnership that began in 2014, this Saucony Shadow 6000 pays tribute to Feature’s hometown in Las Vegas.

This Shadow 6000 comes dressed in shades of Brown, Pink, and White that represent retro $5,000 poker chips. Next, the pair comes with ‘Lucky You!’ printed on the liner. As for the packaging, it comes with similar colors as well as Gold foil and Green, which pays tribute to the Green felt on poker tables.

Feature Saucony Shadow 6000 Chocolate Chip Release Details

You can expect the Feature x Saucony Shadow 6000 ‘Chocolate Chip’ to release on January 29th exclusively at Feature.com. Following, a wider release will take place at select retailers on February 5th. The retail price is $140. Continue to scroll below for more photos that will give you a closer look.

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Saucony has just launched a new Veg Tan Pack that consists of limited-edition colorway on three iconic styles of the Originals, all unisex sizing.

Included in the pack are the Saucony Shadow 6000, Jazz Court, and Jazz 81. Each pair will feature vegetable-tanned leather, which soaks in natural tannings to affect the unique color and character that forms the base of the sneaker and as a result, the Veg Tan pack creates a natural and eco-friendly cushion. Over time, the naturally curated materials are intended to age beautifully against the sunlight and moisture of every climate.

Below, you can check out more photos of the Saucony Veg Tan Pack that will give you a closer look. For those that are interested, the pack was released today, January 24th at select retailers, including Saucony.com. The retail price ranges between $100 and $120.

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Extra Butter and Saucony will collaborate to release the Shadow 6000 known as ‘White Rabbit.’

The design and color blocking references the White Rabbit character made famous by Lewis Carroll’s novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but conceptually focuses on the “down the rabbit hole,” which has since become a metaphor for exploring the subconscious and philosophies of the metaphysical.

This Saucony Shadow 6000 is constructed with a mixture of premium leather, pig suede, and sport mesh with reflective underlays. The traditional ‘running man’ found on the woven tongue label of most Saucony Originals products has been replaced by a custom white rabbit silhouette. The box and insole were designed with a vibrant and colorful psychedelic overhaul, contrasting the simplicity of the shoe itself. Lastly, Extra Butter has designed the shoe with a hidden element that speaks directly to the original inspiration of “further down the rabbit hole.”

“In an age of information overload and technology influenced social behavior, we’re seeing a shift in questioning one’s purpose, identity and even how one can alter reality and truth around them.” says Bernie Gross of Extra Butter. “We’re seeing people utilize the web to dig deeper into knowledge, while others look to disconnect and explore within their subconscious for spiritual or psychedelic enlightenment. Though this shoe design is simple at first glance, there are nuances that elevate the design and speak to willingness to discover.”

Extra Butter Saucony Shadow 6000 White Rabbit Release Details

The Extra Butter x Saucony Shadow 6000 ‘White Rabbit’ has released today, December 22nd online at extrabutterny.com at 1 PM EST. A wider release will take place at international retailers on January 7th.

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Running lifestyle brand Saucony is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated collaboration with multi-platinum Trinidad-born and Atlanta-based artist Trinidad Jame$ on a limited-edition iteration of the iconic Jazz 81.

The Saucony x Hommewrk Jazz 81 celebrates Trinidad Jame$‘ connection with the footwear brand and celebrates the musician’s vibrant Trinidadian heritage. An electric color palette and bright design elements transform the brand’s classic shoe. Continuing to channel his work on new and unexpected canvases, Trinidad drew inspiration from a sneaker he first owned as an immigrant moving to America—making this style a natural selection for the brand and artist’s inaugural collaboration.

Celebrating the rich diversity of Trinidad’s West Indian heritage, the Saucony x Hommewrk Jazz 81 ‘Sorrel Red’ pays homage to his favorite drink, “Sorrel”, made of dried hibiscus flower petals. The classic Trinidadian recipe has deep red hues that are recreated on the sneaker’s tumbled leather and premium suede upper. The Jazz 81 also showcases a semi-transparent pink TPU in the entire toe box of the shoe, as well as accents on the heel tab and Saucony’s “river” logos.

Hommewrk Saucony Jazz 81 Sorrel Red Release Details

You can expect Trinidad Jame$’ Hommewrk x Saucony Jazz 81 ‘Sorrel Red’ to release on Black Friday, November 26th on Saucony.com. The retail price is $130. Additional photos can be seen below for a closer look.

Hommewrk x Saucony Jazz 81 ‘Sorrel Red’
Release Date: November 26, 2021
Price: $130

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