The second installment of the PUMA x ROMBAUT “Levitation” collaboration continues to dismantle expectations. Following a sold-out debut, Drop 2 introduces two fresh takes on the futuristic silhouette, pushing the boundary between fashion and performance even further. This release includes the laceless Levitation Medic Green low-top and the sculptural Levitation Sock in white, each merging visual disruption with wearable function.
SNEAKERS
The Levitation Medic Green is built around a lightweight mesh upper, designed without laces and marked with ROMBAUT’s logo across the toe. The shade, a sharp, clean green, feels deliberately alien, anchoring the shoe’s conceptual tone. But it’s the midsole that turns heads. The floating heel element gives the silhouette a suspended appearance, creating a visual break between the upper and outsole. It’s not just aesthetic: the shape shifts how the shoe reacts underfoot, giving it a responsive bounce and redefining comfort through structural innovation.
The Levitation Sock White takes a more minimal yet sculptural route. Cut higher at the ankle and shaped like a boot-sneaker hybrid, it features pre-worn textures and ROMBAUT’s distinctive finish. The all-white colorway keeps the design grounded while emphasizing the brand’s characteristic attention to detail. Though it looks almost conceptual, the sneaker is built for wear, with a flexible structure and soft internal support.
What sets the entire collaboration apart is ROMBAUT’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. Both shoes are fully vegan and constructed with recycled materials, no small feat when working with such intricate forms. The design doesn’t compromise on aesthetics to meet eco-responsibility; instead, it challenges the assumption that sustainable sneakers must look utilitarian.
First unveiled during ROMBAUT’s Paris Fashion Week SS25 show, the “Levitation” series celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary. The campaign accompanying Drop 2 explores ideas of transcendence, desire, and digital identity, placing the sneakers in a dreamlike space that questions consumerism and cultural value. In this context, “Levitation” doesn’t just refer to the floating sole, it’s a metaphor for consciousness rising above chaos.
The PUMA x ROMBAUT Levitation Medic Green launches globally on May 3, 2025, via rombaut.com and selected retailers. The Levitation Sock White will release exclusively through SSENSE and rombaut.com. For those ready to wear their beliefs on their feet, this collaboration continues to offer a rare mix of concept, design, and ethics.
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