The Seattle indie label that brought grunge to the world has branched out into footwear.
Sub Pop has partnered with shoe brand TOMS to launch a limited-edition collection of kicks commemorating the label’s 25th birthday, available from 1 July.
The range includes the grey lace-up Paseo shoe and two versions of the slip-on Classic in navy and red, all with the Sub Pop logo incorporated into the upper.
Every pair of shoes comes with a Sub Pop sampler featuring tracks from acts like Mudhoney, Shabazz Palaces, Pissed Jeans and Shearwater.
The anti-fashion ethos of grunge may be dead and buried, but at least it’s for charity – every shoe purchased will see TOMS donate a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
Earlier this month we were saddened to report that Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.