Designer Jose Wong has brought Apple’s running shoe emoji to life with the release of Shoe 1 under his ABCD brand.
Priced at $219.90, the sneakers are available in sizes 5 to 12 and will ship in about a week. Inspired by the sleek, minimalist design of Apple’s emoji, the Shoe 1 features a full-grain nubuck leather upper combined with breathable mesh, making it both stylish and functional.
The midsole and heel are made from lightweight EVA foam with a polyurethane rim for comfort and support, while the rubber outsole contains 5% recycled rubber.
The foam insoles are printed with an electronics design referencing the A(BCD)5 processor, a nod to Apple’s A-series chips.
Even the shoe box is Apple-inspired, with a minimalist design reminiscent of the packaging seen with Apple products.
The Shoe 1’s silhouette is strikingly similar to the iconic New Balance 574, which has been associated with Steve Jobs.