NEEDLES and SOREL come together to give the Ambler a distinctly Japanese twist. Inspired by SOREL’s iconic Caribou boot, the Ambler was designed as an all-day, all-weather clog that moves effortlessly between outdoor environments and city life. For this collaboration, the Ambler clog is transformed through NEEDLES’ unmistakable aesthetic, including the brand’s signature purple colour palette and bold approach to utilitarian design.
Founded in Tokyo in 1995 by Keizo Shimizu, NEEDLES has spent the past three decades reinterpreting American workwear, vintage clothing, military garments and outdoor wear through the lens of Japanese craftsmanship. Best known for its distinctive track suits, unconventional textiles and iconic butterfly logo, NEEDLES brings a fashion-forward perspective to SOREL’s performance-driven footwear. The collaboration creates a natural meeting point between Japanese fashion and outdoor functionality.
The NEEDLES x SOREL Ambler is designed for wherever the day takes you—combining SOREL’s weather-ready construction with NEEDLES’ bold visual identity. Equally suited to city streets, weekend adventures and everyday wear, the collaboration reflects the increasingly blurred line between outdoor footwear and contemporary menswear. It’s a practical silhouette with plenty of personality, proving that all-weather footwear doesn’t have to play it safe.
Available in limited quantities on September 25 at The Foxhole.
