Saucony Shadow 6000 and Grid 9000

Born from the idea of ​​four partners in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the Saucony Creek shoe factory was already in full production mode at the beginning of 1900 with an average of 800 pairs of shoes produced daily. The brand owes its name to a term in the Native American language, according to which the expression “saconk” means “where two rivers flow together”, a concept that is reflected in the Saucony “River” logo that represents the flow of the river.

Saucony Originals: from the 90s to the new collections

Until the 1970s, Saucony remained a niche brand, known exclusively by professional athletes, but things changed in 1972 thanks to the gold medal won by marathon runner Frank Shorter. In a short time, the brand also made its way among amateurs and in the United States, running became a mass sport, which also required footwear suitable for running. At the same time, the Saucony phenomenon also became popular among customers who wanted a pair of casual but original shoes , comfortable for the day but without retaining an overly technical sporty appeal. It was the beginning of the revolution: perfect for free time and for sports, Saucony shoes began to become a cult object among sports lovers and customers who needed a comfortable, durable shoe made with high-quality materials for a casual and refined style.

Shadow 6000 and Grid 9000: Saucony Originals' Spring - Summer News

An enviable archive that leverages the revival of vintage shapes from the early 90s dear to passionate fashionistas and collectors of fashion, Saucony Originals offers two iconic models from its catalogue for Spring – Summer 2019: Shadow 6000 and Grid 9000 . A special edition of the model launched in 1991, Shadow 6000 maintains an urban appeal in color variations of blue tending to gray, off-white on a gray scale and high-quality materials. The retro flavor of the color palette is inspired by the original models of sneakers , made of suede or suede leather, nubuck and mesh that allows for optimal breathability of the upper. The details are the extra something that makes Shadow 6000 an unmissable model: from the classic rubber sole to the industrial tongue, up to their made of ultra-reflective 3M material. The innovative technology with which they were first created by Saucony is found in the new Grid 9000 proposal , as well as the attention to detail and a special Limited Edition dedicated to the city of Milan. Thanks to the ingenuity of sneaker expert Matteo Teruzzi, the Grid 9000 are animated by new facets such as an asymmetrical neoprene tongue and a color palette inspired by the marbles of the Milan Cathedral. From pink to gray, passing through purple and beige, the Saucony Grid 6000 logo becomes golden like the Madonnina and green like the doors of the Milanese cathedral. Treats for true connoisseurs.

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