And Wander, the Japanese outwear brand, and Salomon, the French outdoor brand, have developed a reflective mesh sneaker inspired by Salomon’s XA Amphib Bold. According to And Wander’s Instagram feed, the shoe can be “used as a water shoe” (directly in water), the heel folds in to transform it into a sandal, and the Quicklace system makes it suitable for running as well.
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