New Directions to the Parallel Dimension (abbreviated as NDPD) claims that its footwear selection is “back from the year 2333” in response to one of its most recent Instagram posts that debuted the 1100°C sneaker. Now, it goes beyond just being a pair of shoes; the concept behind it is in another universe all by itself.

In the style of brands like John Geiger, the NDPD 1100°C recreates a highly-coveted silhouette with alternate finishes. The color scheme and entire upper design are reminiscent of the Air Jordan 1 “Lost & Found” allusion, which is further explored with cheeky heel branding. The design on the mid foot is somewhat reminiscent of flames shooting out of a car’s exhaust pipe. Back to the Future vibes anyone? And to orbit and back again, the worn, melted, and twisted detailing on the midsole and outsole is nearly reminiscent of the Maison Margiela x Reebok TZ Pump and Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO.

A fascinating narrative behind it, our interpretation of this iteration could be a theory of the multiverse. Explaining a different measurement result, which would imply that the 1100°C sneaker has its own version of reality and the effects of different decisions or occurrences. To delve deeper into the possible correlation on physical laws, constants, and properties, the flame on the mid foot may represent an altered Swoosh insignia caused by the stressful circumstances of the crossover.

Although being speculative and without experimental evidence, the multiverse concept has captured the attention of artists and sneakerheads worldwide, elevating imagination to the level of an art form.

After all, starting on April 8, the NDPD 1100°C sneaker will be exclusively sold by Sneakertopia at the ArtScience Museum in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Each of the 50 pieces of the high- and low-top variants has a suggested retail price of US$700.

Elsewhere in the realm of footwear, check out the Flower Mountain x Universal Works collection.