A Bathing Ape's BAPESTAs Are Back With Clean Black and White Leather Renditions

These sneaker silhouettes mark a solid return to form.

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With a sleek silhouette and pared-down monochrome colorways, A Bathing Ape’s BAPESTA sneaker is back with a bang, these new models proudly – if subtly – showing off the brand’s starred logo for a launch that’s set to drop at the end of this summer. In addition to the clean uppers, a metallic “BAPE” lace lock adorns the tonal shoe with a bit of flair. It’s been a quiet period for the cult Japanese imprint’s footwear line but these updates to its BAPESTA shape might just serve as a reminder of what the label is capable of. Both black and white pairs are available from September 24 at A Bathing Ape for approximately $175 USD.

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