Fear of God: The California

July 26, 2021

The backless slip-on has become a staple for footwear in the past year as fashion consumers have transformed their closets in favor of more comfort-inspired luxury items. The latest of such comforts comes from Fear of God with “The California”, a cell-closed foam slip-on informed by the versatile lifestyles and diverse landscapes of its namesake state. Fear of God will offer "The California" in a set of earth-tone colorways that equally reflect the coastal landscapes and the metropolitans that inhabit it, including Oat, Almond, Concrete, Cement, and Buttercream.

The slip-on also boasts an exceptionally lightweight structure produced entirely from XL EXTRALIGHT® Technology. With a focus on physical flexibility and softness, "The California" achieves a poetic metaphor that lives up to its name, reflecting the flexible lifestyle of California that seamlessly blends city with nature, as well as the worldwide reputation it has for its statewide soft, laid back vibe.

Text by Deren Owji
Photos courtesy of Fear Of God

"The California" is available for purchase now at a selection of retailers globally. Shop directly from Fear of God here.

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Designer: Natasha Zinko
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