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Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs are releasing the VAALS, a technical shoe combining leather, mesh, a Crocs-inspired molded band and a LiteRide footbed. It debuted at Kostadinov’s Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026 presentation and is scheduled to go on sale October 20 through the designer’s website and selected retailers.
Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs are set to release the VAALS, a technical footwear collaboration, on October 20, following its debut at Kostadinov’s Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026 presentation in Paris. The design brings leather and breathable mesh together with Crocs’ LiteRide footbed, placing the partnership’s focus on utility and outdoor-inspired styling.
The VAALS will come in three colorways: Black, Kelp and Yellow Sand. Its upper combines tumbled leather with sandwich mesh, and the shoe has an oblong toe shape with saddle-stitch detailing. A toggle bungee lacing system and heel pull tab are among the practical features described in the release report.
A custom-moulded TPU band references Crocs’ archival Genna silhouette, according to Hypebae’s report. Beneath it, the design pairs a rugged rubber outsole with Crocs’ LiteRide footbed. The report describes the footbed as providing lightweight cushioning and everyday support; those are product claims, not independently tested performance findings.
The release is scheduled for October 20 on the Kiko Kostadinov website and at select retail locations. The report does not identify the individual retailers or give pricing. American artist Jim Mangan photographed the campaign near Crocs’ Boulder, Colorado, headquarters, with images set at Red Rocks and Charles Haertling’s 1969 Mushroom House.
A Technical Take on Crocs
The collaboration takes Crocs beyond the brand’s familiar foam-clog format through a design that uses leather, mesh and saddle stitching, while retaining a recognizable Crocs reference in the molded TPU band. That combination may interest shoppers who follow designer footwear but want construction and details that signal outdoor use.
For Kostadinov, whose AW26 presentation introduced the shoe, the partnership also extends the collection into a product planned for retail. For Crocs, the VAALS offers another collaboration built around its established footwear technology and recognizable design language. The practical value for buyers will depend on factors the announcement does not specify, including price, sizing, availability and how the shoe performs in use.
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From Paris Runway to Retail
The VAALS first appeared during Kiko Kostadinov’s Menswear AW26 presentation in Paris, earlier in 2026, according to Hypebae. The October release moves the shoe from its runway debut toward a consumer launch. The collaboration’s campaign continues the outdoor theme through settings near Crocs’ headquarters, including the sandstone formations at Red Rocks.
The product draws on elements from both partners: Crocs’ LiteRide footbed and a molded band referencing the Genna silhouette, alongside Kostadinov’s use of mixed materials and shaped detailing. Hypebae characterizes the design as a combination of traditional craftsmanship and technical design; that is the publication’s description of the shoe, rather than a separately documented assessment.
““a technical new silhouette that reinterprets foam footwear through elevated materials and a focus on utility.””
— Hypebae
Pricing and Stock Details Pending
The announcement details reported by Hypebae do not include a retail price, a full list of participating stores or expected stock levels. It is also not clear whether all three colorways will be offered through every sales channel, or whether availability will vary by retailer or region.
No sizing guide or independent wear testing is included in the report. The description of lightweight cushioning and everyday support comes from the product details, so buyers do not yet have reported evidence about fit, durability or performance outdoors.
Release Set for October 20
The next confirmed milestone is the planned October 20 release through the Kiko Kostadinov website and select retail locations. Interested buyers can check the designer’s official channels and participating retailers for any later announcements on pricing, sizing and availability. The supplied report does not say when those additional details will be published.
Key Questions
When will the Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs VAALS be released?
The VAALS is scheduled to go on sale on October 20, 2026, according to Hypebae’s report.
Where will the VAALS be available?
The report says it will be sold on the Kiko Kostadinov website and at select retail locations. It does not name those stores.
What colorways are planned?
The reported colorways are Black, Kelp and Yellow Sand.
What materials and features does the shoe have?
The upper pairs tumbled leather and sandwich mesh, with saddle-stitch detailing, toggle bungee lacing and a heel pull tab. The shoe also has a molded TPU band, rubber outsole and Crocs LiteRide footbed.
How much will the VAALS cost?
Pricing has not been reported in the supplied source material. Retailer and regional availability details are also pending.
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