HYPHNT Steps Into the Future with the City Walker II

HYPHNT’s latest creation, the City Walker II, is the perfect footwear for places where movement defines identity. Designed by founder Jason Black, the London-based footwear label continues its mission to merge technology, and narrative, developing a sneaker that can be more than what meets the eye.

Handmade in Portugal, the City Walker II refines the sleek minimalism of HYPHNT’s debut silhouette, pushing the boundaries of everyday function. Built for pace and the rhythm of cities, each pair carries the label’s signature precision with premium leather and a quiet sophistication that invites wear rather than demands attention.

The story doesn’t stop at design. Embedded within each sneaker is a digital chip, an innovation that transforms the shoe into a living interface. With a simple tap of a phone, wearers unlock a world of exclusive content full of behind-the-scenes stories, creative collaborations, and a direct pathway into HYPHNT’s growing loyalty network.

It’s a step toward a new kind of relationship between brand and consumer built not on consumption but participation. The more you move, the more you gain as he chip tracks engagement, translating steps into access, perks, and rewards that evolve over time. The sneaker, once a static object, becomes a tool for storytelling, collaboration, and connectivity.

Jason Black describes the concept as “a dialogue in motion”, creating an ecosystem that blurs the boundaries between craftsmanship and technology. Each journey with the shoes contributes to a shared story, one that grows with every street crossed and corner turned. The City Walker II is a prototype for a new cultural economy of footwear, where walking becomes a form of participation and data becomes the key to experience. In essence, HYPHNT has created a sneaker that moves with you.