Aglet One Low White Gum

The Aglet One Low White Gum was supposed to be the clean finisher to the set. After rolling out three earlier colourways of the Aglet One Low, the White Gum arrived in September 2023 with a simple, classic vibe — crisp white uppers set against a timeless gum sole. Minimalist. Wearable. Easy to style. On paper, it looked like the safest bet of the bunch.

But sneaker drops aren’t always about what’s on paper. By the time this pair landed, Aglet’s release schedule had caught up with us. Supply chain delays meant the other three colourways came late, then all at once, so by the time White Gum hit the shelves, buyers were already feeling tapped out. Even the most loyal players — and we had plenty — were reluctant to part with cash yet again so soon.

It’s a shame, because the White Gum is probably the most versatile of the four. The upper kept things pared back in all-white, letting the gum sole do the talking. It wasn’t loud, but that was the point — this was meant to be the everyday pair, the one you could beat up and still look good.

From a design standpoint, it carried all the hallmarks of the Aglet One Low: sturdy construction, attention to detail, and that crossover feel between digital culture and real-world sneaker design. But sometimes, even when the shoe’s right, the timing’s wrong.

The White Gum ended up being a sleeper — underappreciated when it dropped, maybe better respected down the line. If you copped a pair, hold onto them. Sometimes the shoes that don’t sell are the ones people come back for later.