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Our monthly dispatch of the best things brewing in run culture
The month’s best running drops, collaborations, and special releases
Gnuhr, Salomon, Olaf Hussein, Nike, Saysky, Soar, Bandit, Hoka, Altra, Balmoral, Unna
Adidas x AMG
Berlin kick-started what is set to be one of the craziest and busiest running seasons ever. There will be tons of events in the different cities hosting fall races, so forget the FOMO and make a schedule of the ones that you really want to attend.
Salomon x Mental Athletic (left), Nike x Sucux and Bratwurst
In terms of releases, this month we started to see the release of Fall/Winter collections, as well as some unexpected collaborations with AMG and OEM. Additionally, Nike dropped one of their best limited-edition packs of the year. I’m still saving money to get those Alphaflys.
These are our favorite Run Culture drops from September.
In Motion
An old brand becomes a new running brand. “A Decade in Motion” marks Olaf Hussein’s first running capsule collection, launched to commemorate the Dutch brand’s 10th anniversary. The collection consists of 10 pieces designed to honor progress, challenge, and movement over the brand’s decade of creativity. Emphasizing clean aesthetics and quality fit, the capsule extends the brand’s design philosophy from retro workwear into modern running gear. Available through Olaf Hussein’s official online store and select retailers, this represents the Amsterdam-based brand’s expansion into performance athletic wear.
Renegades
This collaboration between performance brand Gnuhr and health-focused company OEM features the custom-engineered warp knit that made Gnuhr a sensation, along with digital printing technology. The collection includes the Warp Kit Vest (a hydration vest with two OEM Soft Flask 500ml bottles), the Warp Kit Rest (a neck gaiter, gloves, and ankle gaiters), and supporting accessories. All pieces are manufactured in Italy using seamless warp-knit construction, resulting in durable, stretchy fabrics with engineered pockets and perforations. The collaboration celebrated its launch with an event at Renegade Running Los Angeles.
Race Day
A six-piece performance footwear collaboration between the German automaker and sportswear giant. The collection draws inspiration from Mercedes-AMG’s black-and-red livery and motorsport design aesthetics, featuring aerodynamic detailing reminiscent of race car bodywork. The lineup includes two distinct categories: marathon and road racing models (AdiZero Prime X3 Strung, Adios Pro 4, and EVO SL), equipped with Lightstrike Pro foam for maximum energy return, and track running spikes (AdiZero Ambition, Avanti Tyo, and Prime SP 4). The collection launched in Europe in September with U.S. availability following shortly after.
Tokyo Drift
Mental Athletic links up with Salomon on “Driftform,” a capsule collection on trail and gravel gear. The core item is the Salomon Ultra Glide 3 reworked through Mental Athletic’s visual code of the big logo stamp. The apparel follows the same direction with some stand-outs like a hydration vest, a pair of gloves with some sort of bone print, and a Tank with punched out holes front and back. The campaign was shot in Cameroon, framing motion as a connector between landscape, community, and kit.
Camo Carnations
The Saysky Camo Blooms Collection launched as part of the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2025 lineup. The collection features floral patterns throughout performance pieces. Key items include the Pace Jacket, Combat Singlet, and Pace Shorts in both men’s and women’s versions. The collection also incorporates Reactive technology in select pieces, where hidden floral patterns appear when the fabric comes into contact with sweat or water during runs. Quite cool. There is also a more extreme camo collection called the Tundra for the extra cold days coming soon.
Brat Fall
Berlin art collective Sucuk and Bratwurst collaborated with Nike to create a space for hosting runs and coffee in the lead-up to the Berlin Marathon. The collaboration reached its peak when the duo announced a limited-edition capsule, released exclusively during race weekend at the Nike AREA72 pop-up. The collection of eight pieces included clothing for racing and post-racing, with the Sci-Fi modern aesthetics that characterize Sucuk and Bratwurst’s work.
Vest Coast
Soar has just updated its iconic race vest in time for the fall races. The updates include a slightly improved shape, with a more squared-off neck, new seam placement, and a sharper overall silhouette. In the color and print department, designs are also updated with new styles, including a “10th anniversary” collection that features a mix of all their iconic vests. If you are familiar with the concept of “What the Dunk,” it is essentially the same, but in a race singlet.
Hungry Caterpillar
UNNA flipped the Speedgoat 2 from cult trail to street-ready. With a nice retro modern take on the shoe, an interesting design story, and beautiful detachable caterpillars that added to the concept of the runner’s evolution. Quite a nice release, not only the shoes but the whole campaign and graphics were quite refreshing for the saturated running world.
RSVP Here
Canadian running brand Balmoral is looking to cut into the college, preppy runner vibe since its inception. Now, they are taking a step further by moving into more casual pieces for the Fall season. Besides running attire, we also have crewnecks, a hoodie, and a sherpa fleece. There is also a new collection of hats that look pretty cool and can definitely become the next hit in the running world.
Worldwide Vibes
Nike pulls deep from the vault and plants it squarely on the start line. The Vaporfly 4, Alphafly 3, Pegasus 41, and Vomero 18 are adorned with graphics that pay homage to the Pre Montreal, Sting, Waffle Racer, and LD-1000. A fresh upper-printing technique keeps the retro iconography sharp, not kitsch. Nike is really stepping up their design game.
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Alfredo is a runner, writer, creative director, and cultural analyst based in Berlin. After years as a casual runner, his move to Berlin transformed his running into a vital practice for mental health and a source of tranquility during cold, early morning runs. His interest in clothes comes from uniforms and sportswear, combined with a love for innovation and research—which might explain why he meticulously charts his winter running gear.
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