Launch Details: Brain Dead x Oakley Factory Team Drop 3

and continue to expand their tech-sperimental GORPcore line up with the latest sci-fi-infused Drop 3 collection. Featuring the brand new Ibex silhouette, the trail headliner is crafted with a mix of heavy duty ripstop fabric and fuzzy mesh. The most notable design element is no doubt the alien-like, flow-moulded exoskeleton, which serves as a toe-to-heel lockdown. In the engine room underfoot, Oakley’s classic lugged O-Grip outsole provides extra solid traction, while the Ortholite insoles provide ample cushion. Two colourways of the Ibex will be available in Drop 3 – ’Camelia Glaze’, inspired by wildflowers, and ‘Eclipse’, taking cues from a lunar eclipse.

Elsewhere in Drop 3, the popular Flesh Sandal makes another appearance, this time in a stealthy, nocturnal makeover. Originally emerging in the 2000s, Brain Dead retooled the retro-futurist Flesh model with modern upgrades, including Aeroprene for breathability. Drop 3 also features the Edge Boot, a relative newcomer to the partnership that takes cushioning cues from the

Look for the Brain Dead x Oakley Factory Team Drop 3 collection to land on December 17 through Brain Dead, Oakley, and select retailers online and in-store. Check out the campaign imagery above and make sure to keep it locked to Sneaker Freaker for updates.

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