KidSuper x Havaianas launch football

KidSuper and Havaianas have officially unveiled a collaborative four-piece footwear collection. The release, which merges art and football, is headlined by a green velvet sandal and launches globally on September 8.

According to a statement from the brands, the collection builds on an ongoing creative partnership. KidSuper founder Colm Dillane applied his design language to the classic Havaianas frame to bridge athletic inspiration and avant-garde street style.

The Top Turf Pitch Sandal

The centerpiece of the release is the Havaianas x KidSuper "Top Turf Pitch" sandal. This model was first previewed during KidSuper's FW26 runway show at Paris Men's Fashion Week. Its entire silhouette is wrapped in lush green velvet, a material choice intended to recreate the look and feel of a football pitch underfoot.

Graphic Artwork Styles

Beyond the velvet flagship, the collection includes three other styles. These feature original printed artwork by Dillane. The graphic iterations focus on vibrant colors, movement, and the expressive character motifs central to the KidSuper brand.

Every pair in the four-piece lineup includes exclusive co-branded detailing and specialized collectible packaging. The box contains a custom card with four distinct metallic pins for personalizing the sandals, alongside a co-branded KidSuper gym sack.

Creative Inspiration and Release

The collaboration is rooted in Dillane's personal connection to Brazilian culture. A passionate football fan and former player, he previously lived in Brazil and spent time at Esporte Clube Vitória in Bahia. His link to the country's football lore served as the foundational creative exchange.

"Havaianas is such a Brazilian icon, and for me that made it a really exciting canvas to play with," Dillane said. "We took this shared love of football and brought it into the KidSuper world through color, art and a little bit of the unexpected."

The partnership also extended to a physical community project in São Paulo. Havaianas and KidSuper restored a public football court using original artwork by Dillane, which then served as the setting for the campaign shoot.

The KidSuper x Havaianas collection launches globally at Havaianas stores on September 8. It will receive an earlier release through KidSuper stores and KITH locations in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and the UK.