Challenger x DC Shoes Salute the Evan Smith Hi Zero

Nope, this isn’t one of the first fresh from the museum shelf. Rather, it’s the work of Japanese label Challenger and trusty ol’ .

Taking DC’s Evan Smith HI Zero and tszujing it with some military inspiration, the collaboration has produced a striking yet simple special edition shoe of canvas and leather.

A thick, black rubber sole unit curls up onto the toe for boosted protection. The muted palette and old-school aesthetic – the faded colour of the canvas and full-grain, brown leather accents – are reminiscent WWII soldiers’ canvas bags.

The shoe dropped in limited numbers at LA's Commonwealth clothing store this week during an exclusive event; a wider release through select stockists will follow in Tokyo on April 22.