Bad to the Bone: SBTG Links Up With Mizuno on the Wave Rider 10

Sneakerheads might find a bone to pick with if they don’t get their hands on these bangers – Singaporean sneaker artist (Sabotage) has partnered up with the Japanese label to deliver a grim take on the .

Known for his meticulous hand-painting and deep storytelling, SBTG’s designs have become world-renowned, and now he brings his rebellious spirit to this latest colab. The entire silhouette is drenched in black as a callback to SBTG’s punk and skate-culture influences of the early 80s and late 90s, while full-grain leather and glossy patent overlays replace the materials typically seen on this mesh runner.

The anatomy lesson starts with white leather phalanges on the toe box, while a spinal cord on the tongue acts as the pair's backbone. The transparent Runbird logo on the lateral and medial sides allows for a clear view of the printed ribcage – perhaps the sole-separating sneakers of our past are withering away to reveal these skeletal structures? SBTG leaves it open to interpretation, then stamping his signature graphics on the tongue, insole, and heel, with additional branding spelled out on the lateral ankle.

This bona fide banger is set to release on November 21 through Mizuno and SBTG’s own website, for a retail price of $195.

Looking to learn more about the footwear canvases that SBTG has worked on? Check out this on the that shook up the culture.