Jean Paul Gaultier x sacai x Nike Dish Up a Fresh Helping of Waffles

After leaking back in March, many of us thought sacai had lost its mind when it came to the latest instalment of the Nike LDV Waffle saga, but now things are starting to make sense. Adding a third collaborative partner, maximalist design studio Jean Paul Gaultier has joined the duo to add an extravagant spin to the now-revered silhouette.

In line with the leaks, two new colourways are on offer, each contrasting the other. Each pair arrives with a woven upper formed of a mix of suede, leather and textile. Underfoot, that unmissable midsole from the Sacai x Nike Vaporwaffle makes a comeback - a calling card of the duo's collaborative history. The double Swoosh motif also makes a return, albeit harder to spot, due to the nature of the pattern.

In homage to the original Sacai x Nike LDV Waffle, a pair combining the makeup of the two initial silhouettes arrives as part of the package. Pairing the green, yellow and orange hues from the "Daybreak Green" along with the red and blue tints from the "Daybreak Blue," this colourway can only be described as grandiose.

Its counterpart arrives with a bit more of a subdued side, simply brandishing an airy mix of white and grey hues. No doubt the easier pair to style out of the duo, we're expecting this one to be a firm favourite among sneakerheads.

For those looking to get their hands on either of these pairs, you won't have to wait long. The Jean Paul Gaultier x Sacai x Nike Waffle will launch on the 22nd of November directly from JPG's website. In other footwear news, the Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS NOVALIS GEL-TEREMOA is set to arrive in new colourways.