The collaborative sneaker was previewed first at Sole Superior in Singapore last November, before being unveiled to Indonesian audiences at Jakarta Sneaker Day in February 2023.

Despite the sample pairs encased in a locked display, they were stolen. The ensuing kerfuffle inadvertently gave the shoes an unexpected buzz and notoriety. Saint Barkley and Sole Superior offered a prize for any help in their recovery, and taking it in stride even praised the thief for having “Terrific Taste, Terrible Ethics”. The shoes were never recovered.

Fortunately, history won’t have to repeat itself with the shoes receiving an official release on 9 July. Limited to only 500 pairs, the sneakers will be availed in-store at Saint Barkley HQ in Bandung, and online exclusively on Saint Barkley’s Shopee SG store.

Inspired by the popularity of ‘Scratch N Sniff’ stickers of the 1980s, some of the the SB x SS sneaker’s notable highlights include the bubblegum scented tongue that discharges a scent when coming in contact with the wearer’s foot; the peach suede upper with light reflective stitching; and the vulcanised white rubber midsole with Saint Barkley’s trademark volt green sole.

They’ll also include three exclusive SB x SS air fresheners, and will be housed in an action figure/clear window shoebox packaging.

In keeping the shoes accessible to as many skaters and sneakerheads, the pair will retail at an affordable SG$66. The release will also be accompanied by a complementary apparel capsule of a t-shirt, cap, and coach jacket—likewise in limited numbers.

In other sneaker-related news, ASICS Skateboarding is expected to debut worldwide soon.