Utah soft suede chocolate brown

MRP Star Utah sneaker, the winter version of the Pure model: same vintage running silhouette, but with the upper built in warmer, more structured materials — suede, velvet, technical fabric and leather, combined in different proportions depending on the colorway — in place of the mid-season fabrics. The construction echoes 1970s running shoes: suede overlay panels on the toe and heel, a contrasting band running diagonally across the side, and the brand logo embroidered on the tongue and printed on the heel. The sole combines rubber and EVA: EVA forms the midsole and absorbs the impact of each step while staying lightweight, while rubber is reserved for the outsole, designed with star-shaped lugs for grip on asphalt and smooth surfaces. Inside, a removable memory foam insole molds to the shape of the foot and can be taken out for drying or replacement — an uncommon detail on a sneaker in this price range, where the insole is almost always fixed. Each box includes two or three pairs of laces that differ in color, material or length depending on the model: an animal-print or contrasting lace brings out the sporty character of the shoe, while a tonal one makes it easier to pair with an understated outfit. This is the same spirit that runs through the entire Utah line — a mix of sport and glamour among solid colors, velvets and metallic or animal-print details — the same hybrid aesthetic of 1990s American TV series, Melrose Place above all, where tracksuits and cocktail dresses share the same closet. It works with straight-leg jeans and a sweatshirt just as well as with tailored trousers, and it's the kind of sneaker that carries you through a day at the office and a night out, simply by switching the laces to suit the occasion. Upper in suede, velvet, technical fabric and leather (materials and proportions vary by colorway). Removable memory foam insole. Rubber and EVA sole with star-shaped lugs. Includes 2-3 pairs of laces per color/length depending on the model. Unisex model.