It looks like german sneakerbrand Nat-2 is really making it into the fashion olymp.
The guys have been copied a lot in the past few months, but this ”inspiration” caught our special attention.
Nat-2 Original (2006)
We just picked up the following news from uk retailer Oki-Ni who offers a RAF SIMONS sneaker, that to me seems heavily inspired by Nat-2’s patented 2 in 1 Zipper system??? In case it is true it’d be truely sad for a “creative” designer, but a great honour for Nat-2 following the the famous state: “a copy is the greatest compliment you can get”
Raf Simons AW 08/09
Though, the system of R.S.’s new creation does not seem to be technically well developed looking closer to Oki-Ni’s product suggestion. (see below quote) and extremely high priced with 499 £ , especially while looking at the low cost synthetic zipper.
“(It should be noted that there may be some change in the shape of the shoe with use. If the shoe is worn for a significant period of time with one upper, it is possible that difficulties could be encountered in changing the upper. Raf Simons recommend changing the uppers regularly to help ensure that this problem does not occur.)” (Oki-Ni.com)
Nice try and good to know that 4 years of pro development cannot be copied well that easy.
