"When Sterling Ruby steps into a design space, it rarely feels predictable. The artist, known for his raw, boundary-pushing aesthetic, has teamed up once again with OTW by Vans under his S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. label to deliver something few saw coming: the FUTURE CLOG. Following the buzz around the Old Skool 36 and Authentic 44 collabs, this new silhouette is the bold centerpiece of the range, bridging heritage with avant-garde experimentation."
"The FUTURE CLOG is neither a mule nor a traditional clog -it's both and neither, in a way that only Ruby could pull off. It has the pared-back ease of a slip-on, fused with sculptural proportions that feel more gallery floor than backyard garden. The shoe riffs on the Dutch clog, a utilitarian staple with centuries of history, but spins it forward through the lens of Ruby's design language, balancing minimalism and eccentricity in equal measure."
Sterling Ruby and Vans' OTW collaboration yields the FUTURE CLOG, a hybrid silhouette that blends slip-on ease with sculptural, gallery-like proportions. The design nods to Dutch clog history while transforming workwear into a futuristic, wearable-art statement. Personal memory and family heritage inform the concept, drawing on childhood visits to the Netherlands and images of his grandfather's green-painted clogs. The result reframes functional footwear as cultural remix, challenging conventional boundaries between comfort, utility, and high-concept design. Vans' OTW division continues to act as a platform for experimental departures from classic skate silhouettes.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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