Axel Arigato Genesis Sneaker in White. A razor-sharp addition to Axel Arigato’s running collection, the Genesis sneaker is the latest silhouette to land from the Swedish label’s revered footwear lineup. Merging contemporary design cues with hints of nostalgia, the design boasts an idiosyncratic aesthetic that’s perfectly suited to the 21st century. Handcrafted in Portugal to ensure outstanding quality, the shoe is built with a breathable mesh base which accounts for 25% of the total silhouette. Elsewhere, plush overlays of leather and suede drape the remaining 75% composition. The design also comes lined with leather to comfort the foot from inside. For stability on your feet - whether that means running casual errands or hot-footing it around the cityscape - a removable cushioned footbed is housed internally, offering immense support with each stride you undertake. Resting underfoot, a beefy, but superbly lightweight, rubber sole measures in at a staggering 3.2cm, assuring your feet are protected from the hard ground while elevating you to dizzying new heights. The Genesis sneaker breaks away from tradition, shunning the label’s signature gold branding treatments, instead opting for a subtle flash of silver close to the lacing system where a woven brand patch also hugs the tongue for an extra mark of status. Rounding up the detail front, jagged accents on the sole champion a retro sensibility that will be clear to passersby with each and every step. These minimalist, versatile white kicks come wrapped in a premium recycled polyester Axel Arigato dustbag and shoebox, making them the ideal gift for that someone special, or alternatively, a personal sneaker splurge. We recommend pairing with your favourite denim on the weekends.