Prada Gives the America’s Cup Sneaker an Autumnal Update
Deep brown, blue and Bordeaux tones reshape the technical classic without altering its familiar proportions.
Name: Prada America’s Cup sneaker
Colorway: Teak/Blue, Cacao/Bordeaux
SKU: TBC
MSRP: TBC
Release Date: October 13
Where to Buy: Prada
Prada revisits one of its most recognizable footwear silhouettes with a new release of the America’s Cup sneaker, introducing two colorways: “Teak/Blue” and “Cacao/Bordeaux.”
Originally conceived in 1997 for the Luna Rossa sailing team, the model retains the streamlined, aerodynamic profile and technical sensibility that have defined it for nearly three decades. Staying true to the beloved original silhouette, the updated America’s Cup sneaker maintains its distinctive, multi-layered construction. The upper showcases a dynamic interplay of textures, combining smooth, glossy patent leather overlays with highly breathable, technical textile mesh panels.
While the aesthetic heritage and signature Linea Rossa heel branding remain completely intact, the footwear receives a significant modern upgrade underfoot with the introduction of an innovative, ultra-lightweight rubber sole. This technical enhancement ensures the shoe delivers superior modern comfort and everyday wearability without sacrificing the rugged, utilitarian charm that made the 1997 original a global streetwear staple.
“Teak/Blue” pairs warm brown tones with cooler blue accents, while “Cacao/Bordeaux” shifts into a richer combination of deep chocolate brown and wine-red hues. Both treatments emphasize the sneaker’s distinctive interplay of textile and leather, using changes in material and tone to accentuate the curved paneling and elongated lines of the upper rather than dramatically altering the familiar shape.
