Mountain Research x Reebok LX2200

Reebok and Japanese fashion label Mountain Research have unveiled the next piece from their growing line of collaborative releases: the Mountain Research x Reebok LX2200. Reebok’s new LX2200 takes queues from its most heralded ‘80s running models. In particular, the silhouette remolds the brand’s LX8500 luxe runner from 1985, offering a modern interpretation through contemporary construction and elevated materials. For FW22, Mountain Research furthers their story alongside Reebok via the retro running sneaker: “While the LX2200 remains an orthodox running shoe, the details are evolutionarily modern,” commented Mountain Research designer Setsumasa Kobayashi. “Old and new coexist in harmony on the shoe – this is what piqued our curiosity for LX2200.” Mountain Research’s archival take on the classic runner arrives with a white full-grain leather upper and burgundy color blocking seated atop a pure grey rubber outsole. “The design is inspired by 1980’s sports films,” detailed Kobayashi. “Traditional all-white sports uniforms link seamlessly with LX2200’s authentic running aesthetic, to which we’ve simply added a neo-classic twist.”