The best Song for the Mute projects never feel overly polished, and that's exactly what makes them interesting.

Using the adidas Tokyo as a starting point, the Australian label takes the streamlined runner silhouette and gives it a completely different attitude. Reflective synthetic panels bring a technical feel to the upper, while distressed suede, textured canvas and raw-cut details add the kind of character that usually comes with years of wear. Paint splatter accents and a deliberately crumpled heel push things even further away from a typical archive reissue.

We love how much personality they've managed to build into such a slim, understated silhouette. The Tokyo is still there underneath it all, just rougher around the edges in the best possible way.

• adidas Wmns Tokyo Trainers x Song For The Mute
  
• Song for the Mute collaboration
  
• Reflective synthetic upper
  
• Distressed suede overlays
  
• Textured canvas detailing
  
• Aged outsole finish
  
• Crumpled heel construction