When Prada first unveiled the Toblach in the late 1990s, it immediately captured attention as a bold departure from traditional footwear codes.
Launched alongside the now-iconic America’s Cup sneaker, the Toblach became the very first Prada Linea Rossa shoe to stride onto the runway in the Fall/Winter 1998 collection. At the time, its defining detail, the engineered rubber sole, was revolutionary, fusing the structure of a formal shoe with the functionality of technical design. Today, that same spirit of innovation and heritage is revived in a contemporary reimagining of the Toblach.
The 2025 return sees the shoe crafted in smooth calf leather with a matte finish, a material choice that reinforces its understated modern character while preserving the sleek sophistication that Prada is celebrated for. True to its DNA, the Toblach continues to blur the lines between categories, bridging sportswear and high fashion, utility and refinement. Its silhouette feels as relevant now as it did when it first debuted, reflecting Prada’s ability to create designs that not only transcend trends but set them.
For more than three decades, Prada has pioneered the inclusion of technical detailing and performance fabrics within luxury fashion. Long before the term “athleisure” entered the cultural vocabulary, the house was integrating elements of sportswear into its aesthetic lexicon, reshaping how elegance could be defined. The Toblach stands as a testament to this legacy. Its engineered sole, durable structure, and fluid design language embody the balance between form and function, qualities that remain at the core of Prada’s vision.
With its rich heritage and forward-looking design, the Toblach is once again poised to become a modern essential, a shoe that bridges decades, occasions, and contexts with Prada’s signature blend of innovation, elegance, and technical mastery.
