In an interesting marketing move CBS Consumer Products joined forces with designer Jeff Staple to create a unique pair of Airwalk high-tops themed after the Enterprise.

CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, announced today that acclaimed street style designer jeffstaple, whose fashions have been sported by the likes of Mos Def, Questlove, Lupe Fiasco and John Mayer, has unveiled an exclusive Star Trek inspired high-top sneaker dubbed Terrain "Enterprise Edition." The limited edition Airwalk sneaker will be exclusively available at jeffstaple’s retail shop Reed Space located in the trendy shopping district of SoHo in New York City.  The shoes will be available for order through the retailer at 212-253-0588 for $80 per adult pair/$60 per kids pair.

The shoe’s design channels the Starship Enterprise with its rough silver and gray distressed upper.  The silver sneakers sport the iconic Enterprise badge as well as the famous craft’s ship number.  Only 160 pairs have been constructed, 110 in men’s sizes 7 to 12 and 50 pairs in children’s sizes 1-6.  Each pair will be numbered, designating them as an original in the limited edition. (source Action Figure Insider)

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