Summary:
- Irish designer Robyn Lynch has collaborated with Geox on a new version of the Snake sneaker to mark 20 years since the model first launched in 2006
- The collection includes five variations that blend archival design elements with contemporary materials including suede, mesh, and premium leathers
- The shoes launch in February on robynlynch.co.uk, geox.com, and at select Geox stores worldwide
Italian footwear brand Geox has worked with Dublin-born menswear designer Robyn Lynch on a new iteration of the Snake sneaker. The low-cut shoe first appeared in 2006 and the collaboration marks two decades of the design.
This is the third time Lynch has worked with the Snake silhouette. She previously featured reworked versions in her autumn/winter 2023 and 2024 runway shows. For this release, Lynch went through Geox archives to study earlier Snake models. The approach focused on taking elements from different versions and combining them into one design.
The collection includes five different material and color combinations. Each pair uses contrasting textures and finishes. Matte surfaces sit next to reflective ones. Opaque materials appear alongside translucent sections. Soft suede panels are positioned against structured rubber components. Technical performance fabrics mix with premium leathers and suedes throughout the construction.
Lynch removed the visible lace eyelets and replaced them with a concealed lace facing system. Cut-out sections in the suede panels expose technical mesh underneath, which adds breathability to the shoe. The heel includes a rubberized rear spoiler taken from a 2006 Snake model.
Geox kept its signature breathing system in the sole. The brand developed this technology with a perforated outsole and breathable membrane, which remains part of the Snake's construction.
Lynch said working on the project held personal meaning. Her father has worn Geox since 2011 and she shared the design process with him. She described going through the archives, developing the designs, and seeing the final product together.
Mario Moretti Polegato founded Geox and currently serves as president. He said the Snake was designed to stand out when it launched in 2006. The shoe has stayed in the Geox lineup for 20 years. Polegato noted Lynch's interest in the style from early in the collaboration and said the project connects the brand's history with a younger audience.
Lynch runs her own menswear label from London. She studied at the University of Westminster's MA Menswear program and the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Her collections reference Irish culture and explore themes around identity, community, and sport. She combines technical performance materials with graphic textiles in her work.
Geox produces footwear for men, women, and children in the mid to high price range. The company also makes clothing. The brand focuses on products that use technology for breathability and water resistance.
The Robyn Lynch x Geox Snake collection goes on sale in February 2026. You will find it at robynlynch.co.uk, geox.com, and selected Geox retail locations worldwide.
Each shoe in the collection uses layering, stitching patterns, and material combinations to create visual contrast. The designs balance performance fabrics with premium materials. The concealed lacing and exposed mesh panels give the shoe a different look from earlier Snake versions while keeping the breathing system that defines Geox footwear.
The collaboration brings together Lynch's design perspective with two decades of Snake development. The archival research process informed which elements to extract and how to recombine them. The result is five versions that reference the shoe's history while updating its appearance for current wear.
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