Announcement of the release of Snow Peak × TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance Niobium Concept 2
2021.06.18 / OTHERS
On June 25, 2021 (Friday), TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance and Japan's leading outdoor brand Snow Peak launched the fourth collaboration footwear.
*This product will not be sold in stores.
TDS × Snow Peak Niobium Concept 2
COLOR : SP2(OLIVE×BLACK)
SIZE : D/25.5 - 29.0cm
¥30,800 (TAX IN)
Snow Peak was founded in 1958 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the “town of manufacturing.” Its social mission is to "connect people with nature, and people with people, restoring humanity." The brand develops and sells camping gear and apparel, as well as engaging in a wide range of businesses including regional revitalization and business solutions. This product aims to fuse the high-spec Snow Peak products, backed by rigorous testing in harsh natural conditions, with the functionality and quality cultivated by New Balance over 115 years, to create a unique product. It features the world’s first 2WAY ultimate outdoor sandal, the “TDS Niobium Concept 2,” designed for outdoor activities in the spring and summer seasons.
Developed under the concept of Utility & Transformable, TDS's concept shoe “Niobium” follows the boot type released last year. It utilizes the sole unit of New Balance's best-selling trail running shoe, the “FRESH FOAM HIERRO,” and can transform into two types, a sandal and a mule, by attaching and detaching the heel strap. The sole unit employs “Fresh Foam X,” which enhances stability and shock absorption through an asymmetrical uneven shape, while ensuring flexibility by incorporating various sizes in a honeycomb structure. Additionally, the outsole is equipped with Vibram®'s “Mega Grip,” ensuring excellent durability and grip, providing outstanding traction even on rough terrain. In collaboration with Snow Peak, the theme “HOME⇄CAMP” is adopted, using the color transition from paved roads (HOME) to fields (CAMP) as the color theme (asphalt black → field olive green). The upper is made of breathable mesh material, and durable synthetic leather is used for the straps and toe area. The FIDLOCK magnetic buckle allows for easy and safe attachment and detachment even in camping scenes. Furthermore, high-brightness reflectors placed on the heel and toe areas enhance visibility and safety at night.
Fresh Foam X Midsole
New Balance's midsole material “Fresh Foam,” developed with the aim of enabling everyone to run easily, comfortably, and smoothly, has gained popularity for its smooth feel due to its single material composition. The evolved “Fresh Foam X,” improved through advanced data analysis, focuses on high-performance cushioning, supporting runs without compromising comfort even under long hours or hard use. The structure enhances functionality by strategically varying the uneven design on the inside and outside; the convex design on the inner foot prevents over-pronation during landing, while the concave design on the outer foot enhances cushioning by allowing for more compression.
Vibram Mega Grip Outsole
Vibram's “Mega Grip” provides excellent grip with high durability on both dry ground and wet terrain. Developed for users who frequently walk on slippery surfaces, this Vibram “Mega Grip” is suitable for trekking, multi-sport activities, and all-season hiking and travel.
FIDLOCK Buckle
The buckle from German company FIDLOCK allows for intuitive one-handed operation using magnets, ensuring safety and a secure fit, even in low visibility conditions at night.
Customers who purchase this product will receive a special poster designed by photographer Masayuki Shiota and art director Kiyoshi Suzuki, featuring visuals from this collaboration as a bonus.
Look up to the ground 2021
When I was asked to photograph shoes, I suddenly thought of the ground. Looking at that ground, I vaguely remembered the heliocentric and geocentric theories. The wine stain on the concrete floor looked like a person's profile, and when I photographed the soil in the field, it resembled a galaxy. “The perception of up and down can change through thought.” Through photography, I was able to rediscover the sensation of consciousness distorting and expanding.
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Snow Peak
Founded in 1958 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Snow Peak is an outdoor manufacturer. Its social mission is to "connect people with nature, and people with people, restoring humanity," and it engages in a wide range of businesses including the development and sale of camping gear and apparel, as well as regional revitalization and business solutions. Its headquarters, located in the embrace of nature in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, boasts a campsite of about 50,000 tsubo. The corporate message is “Bringing outdoor play into life.”
TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance
TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance is a new brand born from the long-standing relationship between the New Balance brand, based in Boston, USA, and Japan, developed by a design team comprising members from both America and Japan. Through Japan's unique craftsmanship and sensibility, it pursues truth and quality, launching products that advance design and innovation.
New Balance
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, New Balance's corporate mission is to “clearly demonstrate responsible leadership, allowing athletes to wear with pride, employees to send to the world with pride, and communities to accept with pride, the establishment of a global brand.” Founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of corrective shoes for arch support and flat feet, New Balance has become a leading company in the athletic brand industry, currently offering footwear and apparel for running, lifestyle, tennis, baseball, football, and golf.
*This product will not be sold in stores.
TDS × Snow Peak Niobium Concept 2
COLOR : SP2(OLIVE×BLACK)
SIZE : D/25.5 - 29.0cm
¥30,800 (TAX IN)
Snow Peak was founded in 1958 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the “town of manufacturing.” Its social mission is to "connect people with nature, and people with people, restoring humanity." The brand develops and sells camping gear and apparel, as well as engaging in a wide range of businesses including regional revitalization and business solutions. This product aims to fuse the high-spec Snow Peak products, backed by rigorous testing in harsh natural conditions, with the functionality and quality cultivated by New Balance over 115 years, to create a unique product. It features the world’s first 2WAY ultimate outdoor sandal, the “TDS Niobium Concept 2,” designed for outdoor activities in the spring and summer seasons.
Developed under the concept of Utility & Transformable, TDS's concept shoe “Niobium” follows the boot type released last year. It utilizes the sole unit of New Balance's best-selling trail running shoe, the “FRESH FOAM HIERRO,” and can transform into two types, a sandal and a mule, by attaching and detaching the heel strap. The sole unit employs “Fresh Foam X,” which enhances stability and shock absorption through an asymmetrical uneven shape, while ensuring flexibility by incorporating various sizes in a honeycomb structure. Additionally, the outsole is equipped with Vibram®'s “Mega Grip,” ensuring excellent durability and grip, providing outstanding traction even on rough terrain. In collaboration with Snow Peak, the theme “HOME⇄CAMP” is adopted, using the color transition from paved roads (HOME) to fields (CAMP) as the color theme (asphalt black → field olive green). The upper is made of breathable mesh material, and durable synthetic leather is used for the straps and toe area. The FIDLOCK magnetic buckle allows for easy and safe attachment and detachment even in camping scenes. Furthermore, high-brightness reflectors placed on the heel and toe areas enhance visibility and safety at night.
Fresh Foam X Midsole
New Balance's midsole material “Fresh Foam,” developed with the aim of enabling everyone to run easily, comfortably, and smoothly, has gained popularity for its smooth feel due to its single material composition. The evolved “Fresh Foam X,” improved through advanced data analysis, focuses on high-performance cushioning, supporting runs without compromising comfort even under long hours or hard use. The structure enhances functionality by strategically varying the uneven design on the inside and outside; the convex design on the inner foot prevents over-pronation during landing, while the concave design on the outer foot enhances cushioning by allowing for more compression.
Vibram Mega Grip Outsole
Vibram's “Mega Grip” provides excellent grip with high durability on both dry ground and wet terrain. Developed for users who frequently walk on slippery surfaces, this Vibram “Mega Grip” is suitable for trekking, multi-sport activities, and all-season hiking and travel.
FIDLOCK Buckle
The buckle from German company FIDLOCK allows for intuitive one-handed operation using magnets, ensuring safety and a secure fit, even in low visibility conditions at night.
Customers who purchase this product will receive a special poster designed by photographer Masayuki Shiota and art director Kiyoshi Suzuki, featuring visuals from this collaboration as a bonus.
Look up to the ground 2021
When I was asked to photograph shoes, I suddenly thought of the ground. Looking at that ground, I vaguely remembered the heliocentric and geocentric theories. The wine stain on the concrete floor looked like a person's profile, and when I photographed the soil in the field, it resembled a galaxy. “The perception of up and down can change through thought.” Through photography, I was able to rediscover the sensation of consciousness distorting and expanding.
Go to product page
Snow Peak
Founded in 1958 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Snow Peak is an outdoor manufacturer. Its social mission is to "connect people with nature, and people with people, restoring humanity," and it engages in a wide range of businesses including the development and sale of camping gear and apparel, as well as regional revitalization and business solutions. Its headquarters, located in the embrace of nature in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, boasts a campsite of about 50,000 tsubo. The corporate message is “Bringing outdoor play into life.”
TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance
TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance is a new brand born from the long-standing relationship between the New Balance brand, based in Boston, USA, and Japan, developed by a design team comprising members from both America and Japan. Through Japan's unique craftsmanship and sensibility, it pursues truth and quality, launching products that advance design and innovation.
New Balance
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, New Balance's corporate mission is to “clearly demonstrate responsible leadership, allowing athletes to wear with pride, employees to send to the world with pride, and communities to accept with pride, the establishment of a global brand.” Founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of corrective shoes for arch support and flat feet, New Balance has become a leading company in the athletic brand industry, currently offering footwear and apparel for running, lifestyle, tennis, baseball, football, and golf.