【Shonan-based】 A collaboration between a brand from Kita-Kamakura and one from California! Stylish and comfortable limited edition sandals

Two brands active in the Shonan area have collaborated to create platform slide sandals. They balance cushioning that feels like being on a cloud with solid walking performance. The finished product will impress any sandal lover.

What are the features of FREEWATERS and KIBACOWORKS

This collaboration is between the California-based footwear brand FREEWATERS and the craft & apparel brand KIBACOWORKS.

FREEWATERS offers a wide range of sandals that evoke a vacation vibe. Among them, they are developing the Water Project, implementing sustainable activities such as donating 1% of their sales. On the other hand, KIBACOWORKS is based in Kitakamakura, influenced by music and West Coast culture, and develops items that weave in the local identity of Kamakura. They handle products like iPhone cases and photo panels that evoke the warmth of wood.

Both brands are based in Shonan (FREEWATERS' domestic base is in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which naturally creates a connection, leading to the realization of this collaboration. The items are released from KIBACOWORKS' apparel brand SWOON SUPPLY CO.

The popular sandal "CLOUD9 series" is the base.

The base of the collaboration sandals "CLOUD 9 SLIDE" FREEWATERS × SWOON SUPPLY CO. is the highly popular "CLOUD9 series" from Freewaters. It is designed with the concept of "never getting tired or hurt, even after wearing them all day."

By using an originally developed EVA material and thermomolding it, they have added softness and high cushioning with rebound properties. This achieves both shock absorption and walking support. Usually, sandals with high cushioning performance struggle with long-distance walking, but they have overcome this weakness, making them likely to satisfy those who want to walk firmly.

The footbed uses 30% recycled materials

They also pay attention to environmental considerations, not using animal-based materials or PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and incorporating eco-friendly materials in the packaging, leaving no detail overlooked. Part of the sales will contribute to projects delivering safe drinking water to children in Nicaragua.

Available in two colors: black and beige. The design is simple yet sophisticated, likely to match any coordination. These sandals are suitable for various scenes, from recovery after exercise to everyday outings and outdoor activities.

Product Name: "CLOUD 9 SLIDE" FREEWATERS × SWOON SUPPLY CO.
Price: 11,000 yen
Size: S (US6/24cm), M (US8/26cm), L (US10/28cm)
Material: EVA 30% (including recycled materials)
Color: Black, Beige

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