The new XC-72 pushes its classic sources of inspiration even further into unexplored territory, with a time-bending design inspired by the speculative technological optimism of 1970s concept cars. The XC-72 is the future that the past dreamed about. Three distinctive traction outsole patterns and angular features are employed to give the familiar low-cut sleekness of the era’s running shoes an aggressive, experimental edge. Vertically split outsole features two hard ground traction designs the XC15’s ‘gripper’ and the 375’s studded pattern Stability heel clip featuring the 620s herringbone outsole pattern Upper features chrome-free suede overlays, synthetic N logo and nylon vamp. Single layer microfiber tongue