Norton x Clarks 2014 秋冬联名系列

传奇机车品牌 Norton 日前与同样来自英国的经典品牌 Clarks 携手，为今年秋冬打造了一系列联名鞋款。双方此次合作主要将前者传统的机车精髓，与后者丰富的制鞋经验相结合，为机车爱好者们打造了三款靴子，设计上均采用了上乘黑色皮革制作而成，辅以精致的搭扣和绑带设计，以及后跟的反光标签增加质感，最后搭载结实耐磨的鞋底呈现。该系列将于近期登陆 Clarks 指定零售商，此外，Norton 的 CEO Stuart Garner 日前也接受采访，谈及了这次合作背后的故事，感兴趣的朋友不妨阅读以下节选内容。

Why were you keen to work with Clarks?
Because it’s a British heritage brand, privately owned, and with a global footprint.

Was it important for you to collaborate with a British brand?
Because we value British heritage, British manufacturing & craftsmanship is revered around the world and working with Clarks reinforces this shared British brand value.

What was the inspiration behind the range?
Traditional and authentic motorcycle footwear manufactured with quality components using historic and modern design styling to produce a truly original and authentic range of footwear.

Are you happy with the finished products?
Both myself and many within the Norton team choose to wear the boots.

Who do you think will be buying the Clarks X Norton range?
All men whether motorcyclists or not. The integrity and traditional design values will appeal to all customers looking for quality footwear with a tough and classic design look.