Saucony’s New Take on a Familiar Retro-Inspired Runner Looks Nothing like You’d Expect

Saucony has combined an iconic shoe with one of its most popular sneakers, resulting in footwear that is both classic and totally unexpected.

Three pairs of brown leather sneakers worn with olive green pants and layered jackets, mid-step on a concrete sidewalk.

By Hayley Helms

Published 19 hours ago

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Here’s a little history lesson for you: the beloved wingtip shoe, simultaneously timeless and trending, evolved from 16th-century work shoes worn in Scotland and Ireland known as brogues, which were practical work shoes with perforations that allowed water from boggy terrain to drain out.

In the early 1900s, wingtips became more popular as a refined version of the brogue, and since then, the style has continued to appeal to generations of footwear fans.

While the wingtip has gone through various styles and material evolutions since it first came into popularity one hundred-odd years ago, I don’t think there’s ever been a version quite like this new wingtip-sneaker-hybrid from Saucony and Engineered Garments.

Pair of dark brown leather sneakers with brogue detailing and black laces on a white background. — These aren’t your average Saucony runners … or dress shoes, for that matter.

Class act

The Saucony Shadow Original was initially released as a performance running shoe in the ’80s and has since transformed into an everyday lifestyle shoe.

This new limited-edition collab between Saucony and Engineered Garments uses the Shadow Original as the capable, comfortable platform for its dress shoe hybrid.

Pair of dark brown leather sneakers with orange stitching and decorative perforations, viewed from above. — Just look at that ornate detailing. Bet you didn’t expect to see that on a Saucony.

Streamlined, full-grain leather uppers and brogue-inspired detailing on the overlays bring a sense of heritage to the shoe, while the Shadow Original silhouette and construction bring a streetwear ethos to the table.

While the upper says “dress shoe,” the outsole says “capable everyday sneaker.”

Saucony

As sophisticated as it is capable, the Engineered Garments x Saucony Shadow Original Wingtip is certainly an unexpected design … but it works.

Co-branded insoles, debossed back heel logos and a dust bag continue the collaboration storyline.

Pair of dark brown leather Saucony sneakers shown from the back on a white background. — The Saucony name on the heel is the only branding visible on the outside of the shoe.

While the Shadow Original normally retails for $100, thanks to the premium materials used for this collaboration, the price of the Engineered Garments x Saucony Shadow Original Wingtip has been bumped up to $180.

Availability and pricing

The Engineered Garments x Saucony Shadow Original Wingtip is available now on the brand’s official website in both men’s and women’s sizing.

Dark brown leather sneaker with brogue-style perforations and orange stitching, side view.

Engineered Garments x Saucony Shadow Original Wingtip

$180 at Saucony

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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