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Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs will release the VAALS, a technical footwear collaboration, on October 20 through Kostadinov’s website and select retailers. The shoe debuted at Kostadinov’s Autumn/Winter 2026 menswear presentation and combines leather, mesh, a toggle-lacing system and a rubber outsole with Crocs’ LiteRide footbed.
Kiko Kostadinov and Crocs are set to release the VAALS, a technical footwear collaboration, on October 20. The shoe will be sold through the Kiko Kostadinov website and select retail locations, bringing a design first shown at the label’s Autumn/Winter 2026 menswear presentation to shoppers.
The VAALS will arrive in three colorways: Black, Kelp and Yellow Sand. Its upper combines tumbled leather and breathable sandwich mesh, with an oblong toe shape and saddle-stitch detailing. A custom-moulded TPU band references Crocs’ archival Genna silhouette, according to the report.
The shoe also has a toggle bungee lacing system and a heel pull tab. Underfoot, a rugged rubber outsole is paired with Crocs’ LiteRide footbed, which the companies’ design presents as a source of lightweight cushioning and everyday support.
American artist Jim Mangan photographed the campaign near Crocs’ headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. The images feature the VAALS alongside apparel from Kostadinov’s AW26 collection, with locations including the Red Rocks sandstone formations and Charles Haertling’s 1969 “Mushroom House.”
A Technical Turn for Crocs
The collaboration puts Crocs’ foam-footwear heritage into a product shaped by leather, mesh and conventional construction details, while retaining recognizable brand references. For shoppers, the release offers a specific crossover between Crocs’ comfort-focused components and Kostadinov’s runway design language, rather than a standard foam clog.
The outdoor framing is evident in the shoe’s materials, tread and campaign locations, but the available report does not establish performance testing or intended use for particular terrain. The listed features make the VAALS relevant to readers following designer collaborations and technical footwear; they do not, on their own, confirm that the shoe is suitable for hiking or other demanding activities.
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From Paris Runway to Release
The VAALS first appeared during Kiko Kostadinov’s Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026 presentation in Paris. The October 20 launch follows that runway debut and takes the collaboration from presentation to retail. The design brings together details associated with both partners: Crocs’ LiteRide footbed and Genna reference, and Kostadinov’s combination of materials and carefully specified construction.
The campaign extends the collaboration’s stated outdoor theme through Colorado locations near Crocs’ headquarters. The report identifies Red Rocks and Haertling’s “Mushroom House” as settings, but does not describe the campaign as evidence of outdoor testing. A separate mention of a Vans and SZA release is unrelated to the VAALS launch.
““a technical new silhouette that reinterprets foam footwear through elevated materials and a focus on utility””
— Hypebae report
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Pricing and Product Details
The report does not state the price, size range or full list of participating retailers. It also does not provide technical specifications such as weight, waterproofing, grip testing or care instructions. Those details should be checked against the product listing when it becomes available; the outdoor campaign imagery does not confirm any particular technical rating.
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Retail Listings on October 20
The VAALS is scheduled to go on sale October 20 on the Kiko Kostadinov website and at select retail locations. Buyers will need to consult the brand and retailer listings for confirmed prices, sizing, stock and store availability. The source does not identify additional release dates or say whether the three colorways will be offered at every participating location.
Crocs x Kiko Kostadinov VAALS shoes
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Key Questions
When will the Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs VAALS be released?
The launch is scheduled for October 20, 2026.
Where can shoppers buy the VAALS?
The report lists the Kiko Kostadinov website and select retail locations. It does not name the participating stores.
What colorways will be available?
The three listed colorways are Black, Kelp and Yellow Sand.
What materials and features does the shoe have?
The VAALS combines tumbled leather and sandwich mesh with a TPU band, toggle bungee lacing, a heel pull tab, a rubber outsole and Crocs’ LiteRide footbed.
Is the VAALS confirmed for hiking or technical outdoor use?
The report describes an outdoor focus and a rugged outsole, but gives no testing data or specific activity rating. Its suitability for hiking or demanding terrain is not established in the available information.
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