Move over, Crocs — there’s a new divisive shoe in town.
Justin Bieber is taking his Skylrk brand into new territory, teaming up with footwear tech company Zellerfeld to create a 3-D printed sneaker called the Earth Bender.
The Canadian singer, 31, launched the space-age kicks last weekend at the brand’s debut physical store — a four-day pop-up in Tokyo’s Shibuya district that ran through Sunday. Bieber launched the line back in April with business partner Neima Khaila.
The sneaker draws inspiration from soccer cleats, featuring an overturned tongue and mesh details across the upper.
Bieber offered the style in a bright lilac shade for purchase, while a neutral oat version sat on display for curious shoppers to touch, but not take home.
Bieber has worn Zellerfeld’s 3D-printed designs before, sporting the company’s recyclable Nami sneaker around Los Angeles in October.
Zellerfeld has also partnered with Nike on multiple styles, including the Air Max 1000 and Air Max 95000, and is working with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and his footwear brand 741 on a 3-D printed performance basketball sneaker.
Wife Hailey Bieber contributed to the Tokyo launch with her own design — the Rest Slipper in a shade called “Hailey Gray.” The Rhode founder previously created what she called her “favorite jacket of all time” for Skylrk’s initial collection.
The pop-up also carried the brand’s signature slides, hoodies, sunglasses and a phone case — the latter inspired by Hailey’s hit Rhode Lip Case ($38), which Justin adapted for Skylrk to hold a joint or blunt.
Back in July, Justin designed matching sneakers for Hailey and their son Jack, coordinating the family’s footwear in the brand’s signature aesthetic.
Skylrk has additional 3D-printed styles in development with Zellerfeld, though no release details have been announced. The brand has not confirmed whether the Earth Bender will receive a wider release beyond the Tokyo pop-up.
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