Oakley kicks down the door to Spring/Summer 2025 with a footwear lineup that refuses to whisper. In partnership with the off-kilter creatives at Brain Dead, Oakley’s Factory Team has taken the Flesh Sandal and the Edge Boot back to the lab, jolting each silhouette with fresh colourways and a side of unruly attitude.
Three Ways to Wear the Flesh Sandal
The re-engineered Flesh Sandal shows up like a trio of eccentric cousins, each strutting to a different beat:
- Graphite blackout – textured suede meets an all-black sole for the kind of stealth usually reserved for secret missions.
- Olive camo – camouflage panache collides with sleek aerodynamics, proving rugged needn’t be ragged.
- Refined olive – perforated suede, airy mesh and soft nubuck layer earthy tones over a deep-brown midsole, while crimson pull tabs shout, “Adventure’s this way!”
Whichever flavour you favour, the Flesh is, in the brand’s own words, “built for both urban exploration and off-grid adventures.”
Edge Boot: “Built for ascent, engineered for impact.”
That’s not marketing bluster—it’s the marching order. The Edge Boot marries a suede-mesh upper with a fortified, jagged sole that clings like a mountain goat yet rolls through the city with feline grace.
Clad in sandy beige with darker undertones, the Edge laughs at the notion you must choose between trail grit and street polish.
Form, Feel & Future
Release Details
Launch date: Tuesday, May 6 2025, 10 AM PT
Where to buy:
Online: WEAREBRAINDEAD.COM • Oakley.com
In-store: Brain Dead flagships and Oakley locations in Miami (Lincoln Road), Milan (Cadorna & San Babila), London (Covent Garden), Singapore (Marina Bay), Foothill Ranch, and Tokyo (Shibuya)
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For SS25, the Oakley Factory Team continues its habit of sneaking emotion into engineering. Softness and precision coexist in the textures, while the colour palette nods to deserts, forests and night skies all at once.
The result? Footwear that’s as democratic as it is daring—eclectic pieces “meant for everyone.”
Why It Matters
Oakley’s latest drop isn’t just another colour refresh—it’s a reminder that high function and high spirits can occupy the same shoe box.
Slip on a pair and you’ll likely feel the design team’s rebellious grin staring back at you. And let’s be honest: in a world of beige conformity, a little grin underfoot can go a long way.
