Havaianas: From sole to soul

Meet three notable college athletes who are conquering their passions while juggling school, family and social life all at the same time. To them, there is no time like today.

The rivalry between the women’s volleyball teams of Ateneo and De La Salle brought to the national spotlight some of this generation’s most talented volleyball players, one of whom is Mika Reyes. She spends mornings and late afternoons training, and attends classes in between.

Mika shares a lot of similarities with fellow volleyball player and best friend Jessey de Leon. Both girls graduated from the same high school and both are middle hitters.

Their most important similarity, however, lies in their passion for sports. Despite the heavy workload from school, Mika and Jessey are tops in their field, proving that one can be a good student and an athlete at the same time. Not to mention remaining friends while playing for different teams.

This year, team captain JR Gallarza is more inspired than ever to lead his team to more success. The 23-year-old education major is also a magna cum laude candidate, a plus point for athletes who spend most of their days on the playing court.

Passionate youngsters like Mika, Jessey and JR are the very inspiration behind the new Havaianas “Soul” collection. Continuously changing the game of footwear, Havaianas is once again stepping up its versatility by bringing in a collection that features a rainbow of happy colors and innovative designs, preserving the brand’s DNA that focuses on authenticity and simplicity. The insoles of the Havaianas Soul flip-flops are made from the same buttery soft sole of the world-famous brand.

The Havaianas Origine Ballerina (P1,895) and the Havaianas Origine Sneakers (P2,295) are available at all Havaianas retailers nationwide. The Havaianas Origine Espadrilles (P1,895) and the Havaianas Origine Urbis Low (P2,295) will be available starting Oct. 1.

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All basic tees are from Thread365, available at http://www.thread365.com.

When JR Gallarza isn’t on the basketball court, he slips into a smart casual outfit paired with Havaianas Origine sneakers as he gets ready for his school internship. Best friends Mika Reyes and Jessey de Leon are caught in a jump shot showing off...

JR sports his jersey with a pair of black Havaianas Origine Urbis Lows while Mika dons her pink Havaianas Origine ballerina flats with her trendy outdoor outfit.

JR and Jessey look absolutely comfy in their everyday casual wear paired with their favorite Havaianas Origine footwear.