Fila Releases Court Shoes 'Punky Tennis 1998'

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] Global sports brand Fila announced on the 14th that it has released the court shoes ‘Funky Tennis 1998’ with diversified colors and design elements.

Funky Tennis 1998 is a model that modernly reinterprets the original product that appeared in 1998. Following last year’s release in simple colorways such as white and black, a ‘pastel version’ suitable for the upcoming spring has been additionally launched.

Funky Tennis 1998 is a court shoe inspired by tennis, a representative sport of the brand in its 110-year history. It features a thick midsole and a side F logo design as key points, expressing a lively atmosphere. The platform, which could look heavy, is lightweight, and the rounded toe makes the shoe appear even lighter in weight.

The lace version of Funky Tennis 1998, available in white, black, and beige, is the original model that stands out with a design full of Fila’s heritage sensibility and has been steadily loved since its release.

This season, a new model called the Funky Tennis 1998 Velcro version, which adds Velcro details known as ‘jjikjjiki’ to the existing design, has been introduced. The colors have also changed to pastel blue, pastel purple, black & white, and beige, giving a fresh vibe to the shoes.

Both the lace and Velcro versions have simple styles that are easy to match with various outfits, and with diverse colors and design details, they offer a wide range of choices according to personal preferences. The lace version is available in sizes from 220 to 280mm, and the Velcro version from 220 to 250mm in increments of 10. The price is 59,000 KRW.

A Fila representative said, “Funky Tennis 1998, a newly interpreted version of the original court shoe Funky Tennis, named to commemorate its first release year, has been launched this new season with bright colors and varied designs. We hope you style it in various ways, from stylish school looks for the new semester to trendy everyday fashion, with Funky Tennis 1998, which offers a variety of colors and design options to suit your taste and personality.”

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