Where to Buy Hikmet Sugör’s Mizuno Contender ‘Snowdrop’
News on this release was first published February 17, 2023.
Update February 24, 2023: The wider release for the Hikmet x Mizuno Contender ‘Snowdrop’ is near! A stack of retailers will be stocking the collaboration come March 1 – get all the information you need here.
German sneakersphere industry figure Hikmet Sugör is celebrating his 50th birthday in style, linking up with for a limited release of the Contender. Known for online antics like eating ice cream out of the , running his sneaker brand , and being the founder of , Sugör’s latest venture with the Mizuno Contender has been dubbed ‘Snow Drop’ – and it drops soon.
The duo have chosen an eclectic mix of material for the upper, opting for a pastel palette and utilising mesh and multiple layers of suede. Advanced cushioning and premium materials make way for a leather lining and sleek tongue. The inspiration behind this model is the snowdrop flower, aka Galanthus, which is recognised as a symbol of hope because it grows in early spring despite lingering cold weather.
The Hikmet x Mizuno Contender ‘Snowdrop’ will release on February 17 via the Sonra webstore, with a wider drop following on March 1.