American sneaker brand Pony has always symbolized the ethos of a city that’s built on dreams, grit, and hustle. Over the years, the brand has displayed unfaltering dedication to stay true to its original values, while at the same time constantly innovating itself through creative collaborations, infusing its signature Brooklyn attitude as it engages disruptors across the globe.
This year, Pony brings its all-Asian streetwear collaboration series to the Philippines as it partners with Don’t Blame The Kids (DBTK) for a collection that celebrates the two labels’ passion, authenticity, and true hustler attitude.
“Attention to details is expressed in this collaboration…every component of the shoe was scrutinized and polished to perfection. Everything that inspired us since the very beginning are all coming together. It feels so surreal,” enthused Vince Javier, co-founder of DBTK.
The collaboration features two of Pony’s most iconic silhouettes—the classic City Wings 85’ and perennial favorite Shooter 78’.
Steeped in heritage yet given a fresh, contemporary perspective with artistic nods to both brands’ roots, the PONY x DBTK collaboration sneakers play subtlety and bold statements against each other in its design. The sneakers are made with premium leathers in signature contrasting black/white colorways. PONY and DBTK logos are printed, one on each footbed, while a custom leather shoe chain hangs from the top eyelet.
The City Wings is composed of premium black textured leather and suede uppers, a white leather Pony chevron, and classic gum sole bottoms. Each heel tab features a tonal embossed PONY or DBTK logo on either side.
The Shooter is designed with buttery suede leather in deep black and a subtle perforated chevron pattern. Heel tabs feature the classic DBTK character logo as a throwback to the brand’s earliest days.
All collaboration pairs come in an exclusive PONY x DBTK shoebox showcasing the New York and Manila cityscapes—an homage to the brands’ birthplace.