Ahead of Kith's first collection runway show in six years, Ronnie Fieg unveiled a number of special projects forming part of INSTITUTION. One key collaborator in the Fall/Winter 2025 range is Adidas, which lent its UltraBOOST and 4D cushioning to the Clarks Wallabee for one of Fieg's wildest visions yet.
Having previously brought both institutions together to craft a crepe-soled Adidas Samba, the Kith frontman most recently reimagined the Wallabee with the Three Stripes' modern cushioning solutions. The result is a lineup of heritage silhouettes that deliver refreshing performance and aesthetics.
In true Ronnie Fieg fashion, the hybrid design has been built from the ground up, a process that took 18 months to finalize. Premium materials are found across the upper, which indulge in design elements borrowed from the original UltraBOOST. Co-branding appears throughout the project, with custom packaging highlighting Clarks' 200th anniversary. BOOST and 3D-printed Adidas 4D midsoles land below, blending two institutions' grand legacies.
Fieg and company are scheduled to launch the Clarks Wallabees modified with Adidas tooling on Friday, Aug. 22, alongside other items from INSTITUTION.
While you wait, enjoy shots of the collection ahead—including in-hand and on-foot photos by Tyler Mansour (@arab_lincoln on Instagram) of a "Brown" 4D-cushioned style. When you're done, check out the Nike Vomero Plus cushioned runner.
