What’s up, y’all? It’s that time of the year again when I kick off my High Fashion Summer Series. In this segment, I highlight some of the interesting, silhouette-driven, and eye-catching sneaker releases from the top brands in fashion. Up first is the AW Hoop Sneaker in “Glitter Silver” from the NYC-based brand Alexander Wang. As one of the first labels to merge sportswear and streetwear into high fashion, Alexander Wang has always had an affinity for basketball-inspired sneakers, from his early collaborations with Adidas to this standalone Hoop shoe. Now, let’s get into this week’s official “Kickin’ Facts” review.

Appatunity

With the release of the AW Hoop Sneaker, Alexander Wang is officially reintroducing menswear back into its collections. The AW Hoop Sneaker is a drop from their pre-fall 2023 line, and it features a silver-toned glitter upper with a paneled design, round toe, front lace-up fastening, and a chunky sculpted rubber outsole. It stays true to form and wearability with its lightweight construction and signature comfort footbed. When it comes to logo branding, you can find it throughout the sneaker on the tongue, one of the padded pods on the lateral side of the midsole, insoles, and outsole. One of my favorite details includes another signature motif from the brand, the lowercase “a” air bubble at the backheel, which I think is a nod to the company not taking itself too seriously.

Appatunity

Appatunity

The AW Hoop Sneaker, made in Indonesia, also comes in two additional colors: black monochromatic leather — another signature from the brand — and white leather with black piping. What are your thoughts on the latest offering from Alexander Wang? What colorway would you choose?

Appatunity

The Alexander Wang AW Hoop Sneaker in Glitter Silver is available now in unisex sizing at alexanderwang.com and other retailers for $650. Peep some photos above.