Sneaker Heads: Would you cop some Andre 3000s?

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I've seen much worse, but certain musicians I would never ever wanna dress like 3 Stacks being one of them. Ceelo is another and Busta Rhymes (Bushi :scust:)


André 3000 launches a shoe collection with Tretorn

Some styles will be available at Wish in late November—the full collection debuts in February
November 13, 2017Katelyn Umholtz3 Comments


André 3000 has teamed up with Tretorn for the “I Andre Benjamin Will Not Draw in Class” capsule collection.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF TRETORN

From the ‘30s prep line of Benjamin Bixby in 2008 to the 47 jumpsuits—each with a different message—that he donned during the Outkast reunion tour in 2014, André “3000” Benjamin is no stranger to the fashion world. And as if high-waisted trousers and utility black jumpsuits weren’t enough, the style icon is now joining Swedish footwear company Tretorn in debuting a shoe line.

Part of Tretorn’s Spring 2018 collection, the brand will offer 15 designs that are a collaboration of Benjamin’s playful and bold aesthetic while remaining classic and true to the Tretorn style.


Some of the shoes available in November. (The “Candy Cane” style in the center was exclusive to California’s ComplexCon.)
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF TRETORN

The 42-year-old half of Outkast is a long-time fan of the brand, reminiscing of the days he wore Tretorns in the halls of Tri-Cities High School.

“Growing up, we’d all put our personal stamp onto the blank canvas of the Nylite, and I’d sketch out my own designs,” Benjamin says. “This collaboration felt like fun because it brought me back to that place of personalizing these original designs.”


These terry cloth styles ($140 each) are part of the November debut.
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Where to find them: Even though the November 13 debut takes place only in California, Atlantans can expect the kicks to show up in town in late November—but only at Wish in Little Five Points or online at tretorn.com. The full collection will be sold widespread in specialty and department stores in February.

What to expect: Only six styles will be available in November, but there’s certainly a variety for every early shopper’s tastes: rugby-inspired yellow or red and blue-striped kicks, purple or blue terrycloth high tops, and quilted blue or black sneakers. Retail prices vary from $85 to $250.


These rugby-inspired shoes ($120 each) are also part of the November collection.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF TRETORN

Something extra: Along with being a musician, actor, and style icon, Andre also dabbles in sketches and painting. Buy a pair of shoes, and you’ll get to see his sketches for yourself—from Andre’s ant logo on the shoe box to sketches on the tissue paper.


These high-tops ($250 each) will debut in February.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF TRETORN


These styles are also set to debut in February.


André 3000 launches a shoe collection with Tretorn
 

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These look like shoes you not supposed to wear off your property. Just in the house and around the yard. A nikka catch you in these at the grocery store you try to apologize and make an excuse "I was raking leaves and needed some trash bags and forgot to change, damn!"
 

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The low-tops seem to be in line with whats hot right now and the high-tops are actually legit :yeshrug:
Wouldn't pay no $250 for em but honestly they're not bad. Nothing special, but not bad either
 

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Two of those pairs remind me of colorful Huarache's-I wouldn't mind but not at 250.

Not a sneakerhead though, I stick to Cons.
 
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