Y-3's New Raito Racer Leads Its SS19 Footwear Offerings

Alongside updated versions of the Kaiwa, Kasabaru, and Runner 4D.

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This past Monday, Yohji Yamamoto showcased Y-3’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection on the Paris Fashion Week runway. Accompanying the lightweight and functional garments is a selection of innovative footwear spanning updated versions and colorways of the Kaiwa, Kasabaru as well as the Y-3 Runner 4D. The most striking silhouette that hit the catwalk is the brand’s all-new Raito Racer. The inaugural sneaker’s translucent outsoles are equipped with adidas Originals BOOST technology alongside one-piece Primeknit uppers for improved support.

View the SS19 footwear offerings above and stay tuned for official release details. In case you missed it, here’s a first look at the adidas Originals Crazy BYW LVL 2 silhouette.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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