Vivienne Westwood's Shopper Stomper is back

From her quirky reinterpretation of classic running shoes, covering them with oversized logos, to her remixing of traditional shapes with subversive zip details, Vivienne Westwood has managed to straddle the line between the unexpected and the radical. The brand has once again surprised us with a new iconic piece: the Shopper Stomper. In a clear evolution of the celebrated Romper Bag, this shroud-like shoe marks a new chapter in the Westwood narrative.

The new Vivienne Westwood Shopper Stomper is not, strictly speaking, an ASICS trainer. However, its DNA remains unmistakable. Priced at $550 and available online as part of Westwood’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, the model may not be a direct throwback to past collaborations, but we can’t help but notice echoes of that same disruptive spirit.

Crafted with a sleek synthetic exterior with a slightly glossy finish, the Shopper Stomper stands out for its refined simplicity. The structure, marked by the distinctive ruching at the top and hidden lacing system, underlines a minimalist yet sophisticated aesthetic. What really makes this piece unique from its predecessors is the addition of a stitched rubber side wall, an addition that distinguishes it from both the Romper Bag and the Mary-Jane Catch Stomper.