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In the war against the “pink and shrink” style of boring women’s sneakers, Metagirl Studio has been a shining light of croquettish, balletcore brilliance, using customization and collaboration to instill some feminine energy into our favorite footwear. The latest Metagirl collab links up with Saucony to bring the ProGrid Paramount model back from the archives, decking out the mesh runner in violet tones and pearly imagery.
Entitled “Daughter of the Moon,” Metagirl Studio’s debut project with Saucony tells the story of the pearl, “born of the earth’s waters and the heaven’s powers, struck by a flash of moonlight.” The color story is told through a pearly white mesh upper bordered by frilly white lace and silver hits on the side logo and lace protection. Metallic purple emanates from the laces, outsole, and the custom 3D-printed clamshell heel counter.
This clamshell design was handcrafted by Metagirl founder Caterina Mongillo, scanned, and then 3D printed onto each pair. The one-of-a-kind heel counter is completed with a pearl protruding from the center. The shoe also features a Metagirl logo on the lateral side of the clamshell heel counter and the tongue of the left shoe, while the right shoe tongue gets a Saucony label. The look is complete with a speckled, sandy brown midsole.
The Metagirl Studio x Saucony ProGrid Paramount will be released on August 29, 2025, through Metagirl Studio's website. A special pre-release will take place on September 5 at Naked Copenhagen, while a global launch via Saucony and select retailers will take place on September 12. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Images via Metagirl Studio
Images via Metagirl Studio
