The Ubiq Grace

Most of us can agree that there are few apparel items that are as politically charge as sneakers. Distinctions between city gangs can be a matter of different colorways in the same pair of shoes. Nike Airs and Adidas Originals have allowed shoe lovers to express their allegiance to a certain shoe company and indirectly to public perception of that company. Ubiq has come out with the Grace which will be available in five distinct colors and feature complementary shapes along the outer sole for a subtle stylish touch.

I like the mixture of subtlety and simple style in the Ubiq Graces. Other descriptions of these shoes indicate a native touch in the complementary shapes but I think these simple crosses are harmless. People looking for a politically charged shoe should look elsewhere but take a second look at the Grace when they have come to their senses. These shoes are a higher class competitor to Adidas Stan Smiths and Rod Lavers so it’s worth a look if that is your aesthetic.