Mountain Research Spruces up the Reebok Beatnik With Embroidered Flames
Uppers have also been modified with brown leather.
The Reebok Beatnik was first introduced in 1994 as part of the sportswear brand’s Fall outdoor line, but it wasn’t until 2020 that the silhouette captured the attention of the mainstream audience. With the COVID-19 pandemic running its course and clogs, sandals and mules surging in sales, it was the model’s time to shine. Since returning to the market, Beatniks have been proffered up in various GR colorways as well as compelling collaborations, and the latter is about to add this team-up with Mountain Research to its catalog.
For this team-up, the Japanese imprint alters the sandal’s materials to align with the aesthetic and feel of early 2000s hiking boots. The usual canvas fabric is tossed out and traded for smooth brown leathers, and this comes accessorized with embroidered flames on the lateral and medial sides. The fiery embellishments color-block between white and yellow stitches. Darker neutral accents are also brought in via the black straps and two-toned stealthy and toothy sole pieces.
The Mountain Research x Reebok Beatnik is dropping for $130 USD in unisex sizing exclusively at Mountain Research on September 23 and globally via Reebok on September 27.
Looking for other news? Maison Margiela and Reebok have presented their collaborative Zig CR model.
