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Saucony Shadow 6000 ‘Irish Coffee’ Pack

Posted on November 26, 2015November 27, 2015 by bythelevel

Saucony rework the classic Shadow 6000 silhouette in to three new colour ways inspired by Irish Coffee.

The collection pays homage to a man named Joe Sheridan, who in 1943 introduced the now hugely popular drink of Irish Coffee to a room full of abandoned travellers. Drawing inspiration from the key components needed to create the tipple, the classic 90’s runner arrives in three rich colour ways of black, light brown and a tonal off white, representing the coffee, Irish whisky and cream respectively. Each shoe has been constructed from a buttery Wolverine suede on the upper, all sitting on top of a white EVA midsole and lugged gum outsole for extra traction in the slippery conditions.

I’m always up for a new pack release from Saucony, especially when it comes with an interesting concept behind it. With a lot of brands however, I do sometimes find that the more interesting the concept the more complicate the design, to a point where the shoe is barely wearable. The Irish Coffee pack not only has a good story behind it but is also well executed from the colour to the materials. Each minimal colour way is as wearable as the next, complimenting the sleek shape of the ever popular Shadow 6000.

You can expect the Saucony Shadow 6000 ‘Irish Coffee’ pack to be arriving the week commencing 7th of December at select UK retailers.

Saucony Originals Shadow 5000 ‘Fresh Picked’

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bythelevel

Saucony kick off proceedings in 2015 with a seasonal release in the ‘Fresh Picked’ pack, inspired by the colours of the berry patch.

Originally released back in 1989, the Shadow 5000 has been the subject of several notable colour reworks and high profile collaborative releases since it was reintroduced into the market thanks to its sleek, form fitting style. This season the classic running silhouette dons the vibrant blue and deep purple of the blueberry and blackberry. Both shoes uppers feature suede panelling on the mudguard and heel, with mesh on the toe box, with each style sitting on top of a contrasting white midsole and black outsole. The vibrant blue upper on the blueberry features hits of turquoise on the branding and hits of black on the heels and laces, while the blackberry is offered up in a rich purple with 3M silver on the branding and black on the laces and heel.

The Saucony Shadow 5000 Fresh Picked pack will be arriving at Urban Industry on February the 1^st.

Penfield x Saucony Originals “60/40″ Pack

Posted on November 29, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

Rounding off a great year for both brands, Boston based heavyweights Penfield and Saucony join forces to present the seasonal “60/40″ pack.

With each brand sharing a similar backstory, it was only a matter of time before this collaboration came about. The release utilizes Penfield’s expertise in robust outerwear design and Saucony’s heritage in authentic running footwear, combining both brands aesthetic to produce a shoe that is ready to tackle the rigours of both the street and trail.

The classic Shadow Original, with its simplistic design and performance features, provided the base for the collaboration and despite not overworking the silhouette, there have definitely been some considerable technical upgrades for the season.

The name “60/40″ comes from Penfield’s iconic Teflon coated 60/40 Cotton-Nylon material that has been used by the brand since it started back in 1975. The water-repellent fabric is applied to the shoes upper, while suede overlays give a durable finish. The latest iteration of the Shadow Original features a padded collar and tongue for a comfortable fit and protection for the foot, while the polyurethane midsole gives support and durability, working with Saucony’s heel cushioning system for added comfort upon impact.

Hiking references can be found throughout the design, with a hiking boot lace loop, rope style laces and mesh netting on the heel. Each shoe features dual branding on the insole and Penfields classic logo stitched to the tongue. The pack was designed to align with the aesthetic of Penfield’s current offerings, applying earthy tones such as tan, olive and a deep obsidian to the uppers, sitting on top of a pure white midsole and black outsole.

The Penfield X Saucony “60/40″ Pack is now available in stores across the country and will be available to purchase online at the following stores from Tuesday the 2nd of December;

Urban Industry

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Saucony Grid 9000 – Spice Pack

Posted on November 17, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

The popular Grid 9000 silhouette gets its latest rework as Saucony present the Spice Pack, featuring a quartet of new colour treatments.

The technical silhouette receives a premium rework, with the shoes suede and mesh upper decorated in distinctive colour ways inspired by spices from across the globe including paprika, cardamom, rosemary, fennel, cinnamon and tumeric. The classic runner maintains its original features, utilising Saucony’s G.R.I.D technology for added support and comfort, as well as the shoes neoprene inner sock for a snug fit.

The Saucony Grid 9000 Spice Pack is available now at Urban Industry

Saucony Originals – Shadow 6000 ‘Running Man’ Pack

Posted on September 16, 2014November 22, 2014 by bythelevel

Saucony drop the first premium release of Autumn/Winter as the Shadow 6000 gets a fresh rework in the ‘Running Man’ pack.

As the name suggests, the classic running silhouette maintains its performance technology with the suede overlays onto the light mesh upper base, as well as the cushioned raised sole. The pack offers 4 separate colour options on the panelling which sits on a white base, including green, red, mint and blue. Additional features include the woven ‘Running Man’ logo on the tongue, Saucony branding, a white rubber midsole and black outsole.

The Saucony Shadow 6000 ‘Running Man’ pack is available now at the following retailers:

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Urban Industry

Saucony Originals – Cavity Pack

Posted on July 3, 2014December 29, 2014 by bythelevel

Saucony Originals presents two contrasting approaches yet complimentary colour ways in its Cavity Pack for their first Autumn/Winter drop.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Shadow Original Black Razz features a soft Raspberry suede mixed with a liquorice black leather upper, with pops of Raspberry on the branding and midsole. As nice as a treat is now and again it’s always important to look after your teeth, so to counter the sweetness of the Raspberry, making its first mainline appearance, Saucony present the Minty Fresh Shadow 5000 in a Mint Green upper, made from a suede and mesh mix. The shoe is finished off with whiter than white detailing on the leather river, branding and sole unit.

The Saucony Originals Cavity Pack will be available from the third week of July from the following stockists;

Urban Industry

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Saucony Originals Summer 2014

Posted on May 23, 2014December 10, 2014 by bythelevel

Following the release of Saucony’s first ever lifestyle look book for their Spring/Summer 2014 range, we take a closer look at two new colour ways in the popular Grid 9000 and Shadow Original silhouettes.

Arriving just in time for the summer months the Grid 9000 adopts a tan, grey and red colour way and features a suede and mesh mix on the upper to ensure breathability, as well as a large cushioned rubber midsole for additional support. The Shadow Original comes with an all over grey upper, white sole and features red detailing throughout. The shoes upper is constructed with a combination of mesh and nylon, with suede overlays for long-lasting durability, the “Marshallowy” EVA midsole is added for increased comfort.

The Spring/Summer 2014 range is available now at schuh