Givenchy‘s creative director Matthew Williams has teased a new sneaker that looks oddly familiar. The fully knit model, dubbed the TK360, stands as part of the luxury label’s Fall/Winter ‘22 ready-to-wear collection — yet it seems better suited for Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy brand, which boasts a slew of knit sneakers including the notable Knit Runner.
Ye’s own offering — not unlike Williams’ — consists of a single knit panel with a slight indent at midfoot. Sans laces, the slip-ons are supposed to look smooth and aerodynamic, although Givenchy’s version is arguably sleeker: With rounded edges and slightly indented paneling, the luxury sneaker flaunts a more curvaceous shape than the bulky Knit Runner. Still, that hasn’t stopped people from comparing the two knit sneakers, especially as Yeezy’s version is considered the first and most recognizable model.
