MANILA — Filipino shoe collector Bigboy Cheng and a global sportswear brand have teamed up for an exclusive sneaker collaboration.
Cheng, with Secret Fresh, partnered with ANTA Philippines for the release of the Sneakerverse Eclosion, which is available exclusively at the Secret Fresh store at Ronac Art Center in San Juan.
The collection comes in two types: a high-top version priced at P16,995 and a low-top version priced at P9,995.
The Eclosion series features synthetic fiber technology designed to keep the shoes lightweight while providing the durability needed to withstand the demands of athletic footwork.
According to the shoe brand, the high-top version features a composite propulsion system based on sports biomechanics, designed to improve vertical jump explosiveness, multidirectional dynamic stability, and energy conversion efficiency.
It also comes with a cushioning structure and a carbon fiber plate that "comprehensively optimizes on-court performance."
Beyond performance, the Eclosion series takes inspiration from butterflies, reflected in the sneakers' bright and vibrant colorways.
For Cheng, whose passion for sneakers dates back to childhood, the collaboration was a natural fit.
"Mahilig talaga ako sa sapatos, since batang-bata pa ako. It came naturally na mahilig akong bumili ng running na rubber shoes, as well as basketball shoes. Sakto, naglabas ang ANTA ng [shoes ng] favorite athletes natin, sina Kyrie [Irving] and Klay [Thompson]," Cheng said.
Cheng and ANTA also collaborated on an exclusive T-shirt design, which is likewise available at the Secret Fresh store.