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The shoemaker, notable for its popular Low1 sneaker, recently announced it will partner with golf equipment designer TaylorMade. The new sneaker design will sport a Margom rubber outsole for enhanced comfort and performance.
Perhaps if you’re a frequent golfer, this collaboration couldn’t come at a better time. TaylorMade is the go-to brand for quality American sports equipment, namely golf balls, clothing, and clubs.
With summer fast approaching, these new golf
In this article, we’ll examine both companies and the new sporty sneaker design. I’ll also discuss what this collaboration offers would-be sneaker buyers looking for a new pair of summer kicks.
Who Is Oliver Cabell ?
Oliver Cabell is an independent footwear brand located in Italy. It also produces a clothing range, shoe care products, and jewelry. Since the company opened its doors in 2016, it has specialized in affordable, stylish trainers for daily wear.
Scott Gabrielson discovered the company after quitting his job as an investment banker. His business idea came to fruition after he visited Asia and witnessed female workers making designer footwear for $8/day.
The lack of transparency and markup on footwear products struck a nerve. In contrast,
Some of the manufacturer’s most popular sneaker designs result from relationships forged with similar-minded manufacturers, like TaylorMade.
Le Marche holds a reputation for being a hub of authentic Italian craftsmanship.
One of the brand’s most popular designs is the Low1 sneaker. It comes in different iterations like the Marine, Chicago, Venice, and Drip. Its minimalist style offers an excellent affordable alternative to makes by Common Projects Achilles.
The designs are handmade, original, and fashionable. What makes the Low1 so popular is its smooth, unblemished, full-grained calf leather material and soles made from Margom rubber.
Despite its affordable prices,
Along with the brand’s GAT sneaker design and Jabbar High range, it specializes in sustainable vegan sneakers. These kicks, made from recycled rubber and vegan corn, are an excellent option for environmentally-conscious sneakerheads.
Who Is TaylorMade
It always helps when a company builds its ethos around experience and passion for its specialized market. TaylorMade was no stab in the dark, whimsical business launch. The company’s founder, Gary Adams, truly believed he held the answer to professional golfers’ needs, and rightly so.
His golf club design promised a club head with a lower center of gravity and an ergonomic design that enhanced a golfer’s swing. The design was no fluke. Adams was the son of a professional golfer and enjoyed a loop or two himself.
Thus, TaylorMade is a story of authenticity, quality craftsmanship, and a passion for the sport.
Thirty years later, the brand’s ethos is still as relevant today as it was back then. Putting these values next to those shared by
The Oliver Cabell for TaylorMade Collaboration
The new and exclusive
The first features an upper full-grain leather design, black accents, and a calfskin over with a removable molded insole. The other features the same white leather design with gum-colored accents.
The company manufactures both designs from premium Italian leather sourced from its hometown of Le Marche. They also feature Italian Margom outsoles — which are lightweight and durable.
Oliver Cabell has confirmed only 200 of these stylish
The kicks have a clean and modern aesthetic, unlike the brand’s distressed Low1 design. What’s more, the collaboration extends into luxury cotton socks, too. The two sock designs feature the TaylorMade and
Oliver Cabell founder Scott Gabrielson shares his excitement for the launch;
“We are excited to partner with TaylorMade, a brand that shares our dedication to quality and innovation. This collaboration is a celebration of craftsmanship, combining the best materials and manufacturing techniques to create a sneaker that stands out in both style and performance.”
The Versatility of the Sneaker
No matter how many go-to shoes you have for daily wear, you should never underestimate the versatility of the sneaker. This type of footwear is charting a unique course that once began as a shoe for the youth. Now, they’re an option that can elevate trekkers or tone down a suit, depending on what you require.
Sneakers have a timeless appeal and come in a myriad of styles. They can be relaxed or edgy, smart or casual, and made from many different materials.
Above all, you can find them in all price brackets. That’s what makes designs from
What I Love About the New Collaboration
If you’re into
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Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or not, I think these designs will appeal to anyone who likes clean, sporty footwear. That said, if you don’t play golf, you might be missing out.
Golf is undoubtedly on the rise. In 2023, 45 million Americans took up the sport. Understandably, this spike has led to an increase in golf shoe sales over the past 12 months.
The market for this type of footwear reached $407.8 million in sales last year. It seems that brands similar to Oliver Cabell are honing into consumer demand for this product.
With flagship stores in New York and SoHo, it’s clear the brand is going places. Having already created designs for Common Project and Magnanni, future collaborations remain a topic of intrigue.
The latest Oliver Capell for TaylorMade collaboration continues to play with the notion of a sporty yet sophisticated style.
These shoes can easily accompany you to a business meeting or a cocktail-sipping afternoon on a yacht (you have one, right?). Plus, they can jazz up a pair of jeans in seconds.
Although TaylorMade’s expertise in golfing brings so much to this design, it’s clear this sneaker covers every eventuality. Both parties bring their own experience in athletic functionality and cutting-edge technology to the table.
The Margom outsole is undoubtedly a key selling feature for these new
But the new designs are meticulously handmade in Italy using ethically sourced, local products that promise durability, grip, and comfort. Those things alone will appeal to sneaker wearers en masse.
A Hole-In-One
Right in the heart of Le Marche in Italy,
Its designs lean heavily into the minimalist aesthetic, providing trendsetters with comfortable, modern shoes for wearing anywhere. TaylorMade’s influence here enables the brand to tap into a new demographic.
The new Black and Gum designs unite a love of clean, ergonomic minimalism and Italian-sourced materials. Either one is an excellent introduction to the sneaker brand and its vast array of designs.
One of the best USPs of any
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