Bape - Bapesta
Positioned as a premium, limited-edition sneaker that commands respect in the high-end street fashion scene.
A Bathing Ape introduced the Bapesta sneaker in the early 2000s, quickly establishing it as a cult icon that blends Japanese design sensibilities with American hoops style. Bapesta has shaped streetwear by merging underground Japanese fashion with mainstream American hip-hop culture, setting trends globally. A timeless cult classic, Bapesta continues to influence modern streetwear and maintain its coveted status among sneaker enthusiasts. Inspired by American basketball shoes and reimagined through a Japanese avant-garde lens, emphasizing graphic boldness and innovative structure.
First seen: 2002
Design features
- Shooting star logo
- Color block panels
- Perforated toe box
- Chunky cupsole
- Distinctive branding details
Celebrity collaborations
- Kaws
- Marvel Comics
- Coach
- Hello Kitty
- OVO
- Ronnie Fieg
Available colors
- Black
- White
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Beige
- Navy
- Grey
- Pink
- Olive
Notable models
- Bapesta FS-001 Low
- Bapesta Mid
- Bapesta M1
- Bapesta OS
