The tuk-tuk, Thailand’s famous three-wheeled mode of transportation, is getting even more worldwide recognition with a new collaboration between Reebok and Barcelona-based designers 24 Kilates.
The brightly-colored LX 8500 sneakers, which are set to be released mid March, pay tribute to the festive colors which often adorn the vehicles as they weave through Thailand’s busy traffic.
The clip featured above is the promotional video released before the shoes’ official launch.
Viewers are taken along for a ride with the shoes as its wearer explores the bustling city of Bangkok – all while being ferried around in a stylish tuk-tuk with a matching color scheme, of course!
Depicted in the video are some of Bangkok’s notable sights, such as the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun and the Grand Palace. Even the upbeat music has a distinctly Thai feel to it.
If you’ll recall, not long ago, Miss Universe Thailand Aniporn Chalermburanawong won the Best National Costume award at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant thanks to her unconventional tuk-tuk-inspired dress.
The winning dress had been designed by Hirankrit Pattaraboriboonkul, 35, an official at the country’s Culture Ministry.
(Asian Correspondent)