1. Upper
We scrutinized over the right nylons, suedes, and linings to best represent the Aztec II from the early 80s. Originally inspired by parachute nylon.
2. Details
I truly understood craft with this project. Learning about stitch length from that time period as well as the different jaquard machines called shuttle looms making the labels on the sneaker.
3. color
Since the archive samples were crumbled half pairs, we utilized some of what was left and catalogues to get the color perfect.
Reebok
2021
Sportswear
Reebok Aztec II
Reebok Aztec II
The 2021 Reebok Aztec II archive release brought back one of the brand's classic 1980s running shoes as part of its Reserve Collection. We stayed true to the original design. The reissue featured retro-inspired nylon and suede materials, and vintage colorways from our historic catalogues. By combining authentic heritage details with updated construction, we celebrated its running history while introducing the iconic silhouette to a new generation of sneaker fans.