Studio Hagel Brings Science Fiction to Your Feet With the HAGEL TENT
There’s experimental design studios and then there’s . The independent Amsterdam footwear brand have been disrupting the sneaker space ever since they stepped onto the scene as Mathieu Hagelaars's side-hustle. They kicked off with the , a high-vis orange sneaker by that looked like a parachute from a rocket ship. Their designs saw them work with some of the sneaker world’s biggest names, including , multiple projects with , and a colab with .
Somehow, Studio Hagel have outdone themselves with their next project, the TENT. It’s billed as a literal tent for your feet. Another ECCO construction designed by Hagelaars, the sneakers are an expansion on the groundwork of the shroud. The TENT has a similar weather-proof cloak that can either be strapped to the sides or opened out to change the silhouette from inconspicuous to conspicuous.
The all-black colourway consists of both the shroud extension and a double-injected outsole providing both performance and poise. Inside the TENT’s adjustable covering and blue insole is hi-vis branding, a reserved design flourish that solidifies these shoes as all things Studio Hagel: creative, futuristic, and ingeniously practical.
The limited edition HAGEL TENT will be available November 25, 2023 from and will retail for $313.