Braid Runner

Making its Spring-summer 2021 debut, the new Valentino Garavani Crochet Sneakers recasts the macramè technique, traditionally used for couture gowns, in a new light as part of casual, unisex shoes. Paired with the Vlogo Signature sole, the upper’s construction is crafted from tubular fabric laces woven entirely by hand for 10 hours, with the aid of 88 needles and 100 metres of wire. The remarkable translation of the house’s passionate devotion to couture-level craftsmanship is fortified with resin coating on the toe (front) and counter (rear) to reinforce the shoes’ resistance to wear and tear.