The color blocking itself is likely a riff on the “Reverse Royal” sample, which ostensibly appeared exclusively in mid ’90s publications. But instead of the deep blues, red dresses the toe, heel, ankle flaps, and Swoosh, mixing in a subtle taste of the beloved “Chicago.” White and black neutrals, then, round out the palette — the latter used only at the collar and laces, while the former sees more widespread usage through the profile.
