Chunky runners have been in the spotlight for some time now. With names like ASICS and New Balance digging through their archive and luxury houses following suit, the retro running silhouette feels like it’s going to have an even bigger year this year than last. Axel Arigato lodged its place in the conversation with the Axel Arigato Marathon Sneaker and it’s just had an eye-catching update to refresh it for 2023.
The retro Axel Arigato Marathon Sneakers offer the same kind of comfort and utility that has made the category such a dominant force in sneakers, but with luxury leather, nubuck, suede, and mesh uppers, they bring a sense of refinement, too. So far, we’ve seen the Marathon silhouette in many different colorways, ranging from classic retro looks to dip-dyed, futuristic finishes.
Now, the Swedish label has given us a two-in-one version of the runner, and it’s a dream for indecisive shoppers. Landing in two split colorways, one black and grey and the other blue and grey, the Axel Arigato Marathon Sneaker rises back to the top of the brand’s sneaker list.
The layered upper pits beautifully textured fabrics against each other, with nubuck sitting next to coarse suede, layered over a mesh base: it’s the perfect combination of luxury and technicality, of old and new, much like the silhouette itself.
Shop the split-color Axel Arigato Marathon Sneakers below.
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