Axel Arigato’s New ‘Eris’ Sneaker Is Serving Serious Main Character Energy

Axel Arigato just dropped its headline sneaker of the year, and we are so here for it. Meet Eris—a bold, sculptural, and unapologetically individual silhouette that’s all about self-expression, creative freedom, and stepping outside the box (literally and figuratively).

Unlike anything we’ve seen from the brand before, Eris is a mid-profile masterpiece built with sweeping suede panels, tonal stitching, and hand-distressed details that make every pair totally unique. Think: sleek curves, dipped laces, and a sole that looks like it’s melting into itself in the coolest way possible. The double tongue? Branded gel bubble? We’re obsessed. It’s sneaker maximalism—but with minimalist finesse.

And while Eris is technically a unisex release, the campaign’s energy is 100% feminine power. Each debut colorway (yellow, charcoal, and blue) is fronted by a different boundary-pushing female musician:

Bea brings sunshine and ethereal melancholy to the Yellow pair
Camille Jansen rocks moody, acoustic vibes in Charcoal
Ana Roxanne goes deep and meditative with Blue

Shot by an all-female creative team (photographer Georgia Davey Smith and motion director Juana Wein), the campaign takes us into the private, in-between moments of performance—the calm before the chaos, the ritual before the reveal. It’s raw, artistic, and powerful AF.

One detail we love? The campaign styling leans fashion fantasy. Think rubberized blazers, sculptural props, and a cement bomber jacket (yes, really). There’s even a life-sized mold box meant to symbolize breaking out of expectations and limitations. You already know we’re screaming internally.

The first drop hits May 28, retailing for €330 / £310 / $435—available in all Axel Arigato stores. A second release (with men’s sizes and fresh colorways) is dropping June 11. 

So, if you’re ready to make a statement without saying a word, Eris might just be your new go-to. Whether you're running to your next creative gig, dancing through a gallery opening, or just pairing them with your fave oversized blazer and headphones—you’ll be walking with purpose.

TL;DR: Eris is for the girlies (and everyone else) who aren’t afraid to take up space, take creative risks, and turn sidewalks into runways. Axel Arigato said  self-expression, but make it footwear—and they delivered.