AFEW x Saucony “Tara Hawk” Raffle Release Set for November 7: €189.99 and an Iridescent ProGrid Omni 9
Düsseldorf’s AFEW and Saucony reinterpret the ProGrid Omni 9 through tarantula-hawk-wasp inspiration. Official style S71049-1 is listed for a November 7 raffle release at €189.99 including VAT, combining clear TPU, iridescent mesh, a hairy collar and orange shank.
Düsseldorf sneaker store AFEW reunites with Saucony to turn the ProGrid Omni 9 into “Tara Hawk,” inspired by the tarantula hawk wasp. The official product page lists a November 7, 2026 raffle release, style S71049-1, at €189.99 including VAT, plus shipping. Instead of defining the collaboration through one dominant color, it combines metallic-looking reflections, mesh and hairy surfaces, translating the insect theme through contrasts between materials.
How do iridescence, clear TPU and an orange shank connect?
A dark base carries surfaces whose appearance changes with light. Clear TPU at the sides and heel layers underlying mesh with exterior overlays. Fine red, orange, purple and blue-green colors emerge through openings and edges rather than covering the whole shoe uniformly. An orange midfoot shank supplies a warm focus amid the black-gray tooling, moving the eye between upper and lower structure rather than concentrating every effect in one place.
The collar’s hairy finish is another point. The official description calls it pony hair and contrasts its tactile surface with the clear heel window. Images show dark hair-like texture beside smooth overlays, but the term alone should not establish a particular animal source or the complete material composition. Start with visible differences, then check the product’s material information. Coarse and fine, light and dark transitions make the insect reference a construction visible in details rather than a name alone.
Different focus between foreground and background reveals toes, collars and reflective overlays.A rear-side detail focuses on translucent-looking overlays, the hairy collar and colored mesh.
How does the ProGrid Omni 9 running outline become a styling focus?
The shoe retains layered panels, substantial midsoles and wrapped sides associated with early-2000s runners. Repeated curved lines make construction part of the color scheme. AFEW categorizes it as low-cut, unisex and running. Those details describe the design background rather than establishing tested performance for a particular race. For daily wear, instep room, collar contact and perceived walking weight remain more immediate considerations than the retro-running name.
Campaign photographs stack shoes on dry ground, while closer images isolate tongues, heels and side mesh. Natural-colored surroundings emphasize the iridescence; they are not trail-performance tests, and the number of shoes pictured does not indicate production quantity. Keep trousers dark or neutral to concentrate reflections at the feet, or echo a small orange accent in socks or accessories instead of making every patterned part of an outfit compete.
Heel and side details show blue-purple reflections and contrasts between coarse and fine surfaces.A close-up separates tongue, laces and side mesh into distinct layers of color.
What should you confirm about €189.99 and the raffle?
The official €189.99 listing supplies a price where some reports still say to be confirmed. November 7 is the listed raffle-release date, while current entry status, closing time and displayed time zone should be checked on the live page rather than converted into an invented Taiwan launch time. The site also warns that its centimeter column represents heel-to-toe length, not Japanese JP sizing. Distinguish the units instead of automatically applying a familiar centimeter shoe size.
See AFEW’s official Tara Hawk product page. Rules allow one entry per person and require Instagram and PayPal accounts. After registration, a separate PayPal confirmation email is expected within 24 hours and must be confirmed within 3 hours of receipt. The page says payment is collected only for winners, but registering and confirming are separate steps. Check size, delivery to your location and the payment procedure before deciding whether to enter, considering both the design and how to obtain it.
