A Bathing Ape Men's Shoes

A Bathing Ape – also known as BAPE – has a reputation for designing covetable shoes. The brand was founded by Nigo, a Japanese fashion designer, DJ and record producer. The famous entrepreneur cheekily incorporated his love of the 1968 film Planet of the Apes into the name. Now, his playful personality endures, but it’s all about keeping it fresh with cool collaborations – the label famously partnered up with Pharrell in the early Noughties, and it continues to bring out collections with trend-led designers such as Suicoke.

The stylistic roots of BAPE shoes for men can be traced back to the colourful shopping Tokyo district of Ura-Harajuku, and you can see this is in the vibrancy of the palette, which brims with over-the-top accents. You’ll find low-tops in statement orange and star patches that add a bold finish. Bright blues make men's shoes pop, along with the label's signature camouflage prints – BAPE footwear is known around the world for its heavy use of camo. Woven sandals with a storage pouch on the strap result in an exaggerated look that matches the brand’s leaning towards an oversized aesthetic. And, in mid-top trainers, the chunky ribbed sole creates a bulkier silhouette for pure street style.