5 Pairs of Low-cut Socks (Combo)

Black is power, it is elegant, and prestigious…Black gives the feeling of perspective and depth.

Lagosians are extremely proud of their heritage and have been known to influence a lot of popular culture across the Nigeria and West Africa

The undersole is our IJINLE custom print which draws inspiration from IBILE collection released in 2017.This is version 2.0, an upgrade to our first release in 2017.

Back by popular demand, it’s the All-New Black Pride Lite Slip-On 3.0! Now with our signature Íjínlé print inlay and white-out sole.

Stock will begin shipping from 25th February 2020. Pre-Order now to be the first to get a pair at a 30% discount. This is version 3.0 (an upgrade to our second release from December 2018)

Black PRIDE Lite Slip-on 3.0 – Design Inspiration:

Black is power, it is elegant and prestigious…Black gives the feeling of perspective and depth. Be proud!

Our custom print Íjínlé inlay explained – “IJINLE” in the Yoruba language means “the roots”, “authentic, “ancestors”, and other more powerful meanings. Our custom print draws inspiration from “IBILE” and elements of our KEEXS DNA.

• AFROCENTRIC: drums, cowries, beads, masks
• INNOVATIVE: smartphones, chips, circuit boards
• SOCIAL: people, love, power fist, giving back
• SPORTY: a KEEXS sneaker silhouette
• URBAN: cityscape, national theatre, speakers,
• RED: KEEXS brand color, energy and love
• BLUE: Lagos lagoon and Ocean
• YELLOW – The Taxi or hustle and bustle of Lagos.

White is associated with light, goodness, innocence , purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection. White means safety, purity, and cleanliness.

On the other hand, the word “wyte” is a fine imposed by a king or lord on a subject who committed a serious crime. Do we have pure intentions as citizens and public office holders? Are we held accountable for our actions?

This classic 3.0 is our 3rd version of upgrade from the Fela Kuti collection released in 2016 with a lighter, improved non-slip outsole and more refined vegan leather upper.

In 1964, living the dream of their freshly gained independence, Zambia started a space program that would put the first African on the moon, catching up with the USA and the Soviet Union in the space race.

Only a few optimists supported the project by Edward Makuka Nkoloso. Financial aid never came and a 16 year old astronaut, Martha got pregnant. That is how the heroic initiative turned into an exotic episode of the African history.

Our photographic adaption is from the works of Cristina de Middel, a Spanish documentary photographer and artist.

.

Hot off the loom is our latest Wyte Active unisex socks! We have included our signature fist bump logo and a touch of red to give you that extra swag. These socks are great for gym wear, street wear or just in the comfort of your home. Get your KEEXS on!

Save up when you order for the new KEEXS COMBO Package