Andrew Rizzo Updated December 9th, 2024: The raffle for the Jae Tips x Saucony Matrix “Blue/Pink” is now open here.
Updated November 20th, 2024: The raffle for the Jae Tips x Saucony Matrix “Cranberry” is now open here. No deadline for entry seems to be mentioned, but you’re advised to enter ASAP if you’re interested in securing a pair. A larger release through Saucony channels is expected before the end of 2024.
Updated November 19th, 2024: Expect the Jae Tips x Saucony Matrix to shock drop on November 20th. The man himself recently posted a teaser on Instagram, embedded below. The collaboration debuted at ComplexCon in November 2024 and is expected to release broadly through Saucony channels before year’s end.
Original article posted November 11th, 2024:
Since linking for the first time in 2022, Jae Tips x Saucony has established itself as one of the most formidable collaborative relationships in the sneaker industry. All of the Bronx artist’s shoes have been instant sell-outs, with demand and consumer interest levels coinciding with the partnership’s applaudable evolution. As successful collaborators often do, Jae Tips will soon play a role in reviving a long-forgotten model from Saucony’s archives.
The Jae Tips Saucony Matrix, which was first teased by the man himself in June, is poised to debut at ComplexCon 2024. The Matrix is a 1990s trail runner designed by Brian Moore, now chief of product at Saucony, and hasn’t hit shelves at all since 2000. Given the playful, nostalgia-evoking nature of Jae Tips x Saucony releases to date, including a SOTY candidate in their ProGrid Omni 9 “To Do List,” a joint decision to bring back the Matrix is more than sensible.
Jae Tips has two colorways on tap; one in cotton candy-esque blue and pink and another in burgundy/brown/violet. The model itself champions 1990s aesthetics through a silver quarter logo and multi-layered suede upper, with bright colors only amplifying a clear throwback feel. Additional details include chrome piping across the upper, a unique geometric quarter logo pattern, “Savior” text on the lateral heel, and Jae Tips’ colorful flower logo on the heel.
As mentioned, the Jae Tips x Saucony Matrix will debut at ComplexCon 2024 happening 11/16-11/17 in Las Vegas. Information regarding a wider release hasn’t been mentioned at the time of this writing, so return periodically to our Sneaker Release Dates hub for timely updates.
-
- Jaetips x Saucony Matrix @jaetips
-
- Jaetips x Saucony Matrix @jaetips
-
- Jaetips x Saucony Matrix @jaetips
-
- Jaetips x Saucony Matrix @jaetips
-
- Jaetips x Saucony Matrix @jaetips
-
- Jaetips x Saucony Matrix @jaetips
