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Bad Bunny and Adidas are bringing an edgy take to their newest sneaker — with a limited-edition launch, to boot.

The duo’s Bad Bunny Response CL “Triple Black” shoe features a monochrome black round-toed silhouette with a mesh base, overlaid with squiggle-shaped textile frames and detailing. The lace-up style is finished with a lightly ridged black rubber outsole, made in the spirit of early 2000s running shoes and Bad Bunny’s own experimental sense of style.

Adidas’ signature triple stripes in a glossy dark blue hue finish the pair with a tonal edge.

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However, the $160 style doesn’t come without a catch. Due to high demand, the men’s-sized style is only available for purchase through a drawing. The first is done by signing up on Adidas’ Confirmed app, where consumers will be given an opportunity to shop the sneakers — if they win — on June 24.

The second, through the platform EQL on Atmos, allows shoppers to enter an ongoing draw with the chance to purchase the shoes upon launch (with payments processed by June 25).

The Bad Bunny Response CL “Triple Black” sneaker is the musician’s latest shoe launch with Adidas. Previously, the brand launched an ongoing partnership with Bad Bunny in March 2021, having released numerous styles together since. In fact, in April the “Un Verano Sin Ti” singer released his green Adidas x Bad Bunny “Wild Moss” Campus sneaker during the 2023 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, complete with an interactive flower truck and events space.

Bad Bunny and Adidas’ Response CL “Triple Black” sneaker is the most recent collaborative launch for the athletic brand, as well. Previously, Adidas also released collaborations this year with labels including Gucci, Sporty & Rich and Wales Bonner, as well as a colorful Pride Month collection with artist Rich Mnisi.

The men’s pack is progressively ditching sneakers in favor of dressier styles.

According to several buyers polled at Pitti Uomo, standout shoe designs included penny loafers, so it comes as no surprise that Marche, Italy-based brand Doucal’s is marking its 50th anniversary celebrations with the release of a timeless loafer.

“It’s been 50 years of consistency, it’s a great accomplishment for us and a guarantee for our clients,” said Gianni Giannini, founder, chief executive officer and creative director of the brand.

Marking the milestone, Doucal’s debuted the “Mario” loafers, its name paying homage to the company’s founder, Mario Giannini. A sleek design, it comes in a calfskin crust leather available four nuances including tan, blue, black, brown and yellow. The latter color also decks the sole and the memory foam footbed for extra comfort across all iterations.

Regé-Jean Page stopped by the Santoni spring/summer 2024 presentation at Garden Senato in Milan on Sunday.

The “Bridgerton” alum, who was wearing one of the brand’s tassel loafers, told FN in an interview that he was a “fan” of the Italian luxury footwear label and was “excited” to see the new styles up close and personal.

“I’d heard people talk about Santoni shoes when referencing high quality, handmade shoes – and then I encountered them in real life on my trips to Milan and discovered how much range the brand has,” Page said of the first time he discovered with the brand.

The “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” star added that his perfect summer shoe is “anything that breathes, is light and has a little bit of a playful flavor” – either in the cut or color. “I think summer style is most fun when it’s about freedom and movement,” Page said. “Winter tends to be about a protected comfort, so summer is opposite, it’s carefree and conducive to movement and expression.”