Collaborations

In 2020 adidas Consortium create an ode to the mid 2000’s with the Response CL– a silhouette which incorporates much of what made the Response line so popular, all into one shoe. The Response CL is based on the upper of the Response Cushion from 2003 as well as the tooling which incorporates many mid-to-late 2000s technologies such as Formotion and adiprene. The result is something which is very of the time, yet very relevant for today’s sneaker audience. An homage to 2000's running technologies refined and updated to give a fresh take on archive running. The Commonwealth x adidas Response CL is a revised look at the newly released Response CL silhouette based on some archive oddities ranging from the 2003 Response Cushion, to the 2007 Response Control 7. Commonwealth’s point of view to balance traditional and novelty, is showcased through its asymmetrical color blocking and a selected materials story. The lateral side of the shoe features minimalistic tints of warm white, while the medial side is expressed through a muted palette of earth tones. The Commonwealth x adidas Response features a mix of stitched down leather, molded suede panels, and hairy suede; as well as 3-D spacer mesh upper, Synthetic leather overlays, TPU stripes, EVA midsole, and an Adiprene insert forefoot midsole. For Design Director Omar Quiambao, this project was about “trying to bring back a sense of discovery”. With today’s access to information, there leaves little room for discovery on the retail floor. We wanted that “discovery” to be the focus for our latest collaboration with adidas Consortium, hence the contrasting palettes between the lateral and medial sides of the sneaker. We sought to interpret the process in comparing it to stumbling onto an oasis in the vastness of the warm sands of the desert. The Commonwealth x adidas Consortium Response is available exclusively at Commonwealth flagships around the globe and online at commonwealth-ftgg.ph on Saturday, November 21st.    SHOP NOW   📷 : Daniel Yang 

Our latest collaboration with K-Swiss turns the ubiquitous white sneaker into a conversation piece. The Commonwealth x K-Swiss Classic 66 takes the iconic silhouette and recreates it with a different material for every single panel. From the ground up, no two panels are the same. A fresh approach to the classic, understated design. Read more on  HYPEBEAST

For its first-ever collaboration with classic footwear brand Vans, Commonwealth builds on its counter culture ethos by reworking two classic models, the Era and the Slip-On, with socially conscious messaging: The pairs are adorned with “Every Generation Needs A New Revolution” and “People Everywhere Are Created Equal” embossed on their midsoles.  Read more on HYPEBEAST

Commonwealth has teamed up with adidas Originals on a collaborative edition of the ZX 500 RM silhouette, taking inspiration from the coastal traditions that bond Commonwealth’s locations in both the US and the Philippines. The shoe is constructed from a synthetic suede with translucent monofilament mesh underlays and TPU welded overlays for structure, with embroidered 3-stripe marks and heel details in soft, aquatic colors—a homage to the two cultural hubs its situated in.

The bold collaborative effort between Brandblack and Commonwealth outfits the Brandblack Aura with Vibram RollinGait technology, along with full-grain nappa leather and natural full-grain leather, and a “flat-knit sock” inner trimming for maximum comfort. Read more on HYPEBEAST

A joint take on the IGNITE evoKNIT which has a dominantly clean white appearance, contrasted by a red, blue, and black woven support strap, bright orange heel tab, and speckled IGNITE foam midsole. Read more on HYPEBEAST

As part of its continued effort to build and participate in local culture, Commonwealth took to the northern mountains of the Philippines in crafting its interpretation of the Asics Tiger Gel-Lyte V. Its primary inspiration for the pair was the warrior culture of the Kalinga tribe, known for adorning their bodies in time-honored symbols. The result of the collaboration is the aptly named Kultura, which visually narrates the Kalinga culture’s defining custom. Read more on HYPEBEAST

A limited edition release of the Hoffman, which pays close attention to understated details. The shoes are made of long-hair suede, a neoprene inner collar, EVA foam outsole, and a vegetable-tanned leather heel.