Undercover x Grounds Jewelry Chaos Balance Sneaker Returns For a Second Collaboration

Undercover is reuniting with Japanese footwear label Grounds for a new collaborative sneaker, unveiled in the Undercover 2026 Pre Spring Women’s Collection and released on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The design, named Jewely Chaos Balance, pairs Ground’s sculptural Jewelry outsole with a clean, minimal upper that carries Undercover’s signature Chaos and Balance motifs.

Second Chapter In The Undercover x Grounds Story

This is the second collaboration between Undercover and Grounds, following a first joint sneaker shown in Undercover 2026 Autumn Winter that helped introduce the bubble like sole to a wider fashion audience. For 2026 Pre Spring, the partnership returns with a lower profile sneaker that leans into everyday wear while keeping the exaggerated sole that has become a grounds signature.

The shoe was first previewed on the runway before being confirmed for general release on January 31 via brand channels and select retailers. The collaboration sits within Undercover’s ongoing exploration of subculture, typography, and uniform style pieces, making the sneaker a key entry point into the season’s aesthetic.

Design Details: Jewelry Sole Meets Minimal Upper

The sneaker uses grounds’ “Jewelry” outsole, a voluminous, transparent effect rubber base designed to shift the visual relationship between the foot, the ground, and gravity. Built in synthetic rubber, the sole delivers both the bulbous profile seen across grounds lines and enough cushioning to make the silhouette wearable beyond the runway.

On top, Undercover opts for a refined, minimal sneaker upper, creating a sharp contrast with the statement sole. The left shoe is emblazoned with the word “Chaos”, while the right carries “Balance”, two of Undercover’s most recognisable graphic codes, placed prominently across the vamp to read clearly when the pair is worn together.

A discreet Undercover logo is applied at the heel, keeping branding focused but restrained. The model is offered in two colorways, black and white, with both options using the same typography layout and sole configuration to highlight form and contrast rather than multicolored graphics.

Collection Context And Pricing

On the Undercover official women’s pre collection page, the sneaker appears under the name “Jewelry Chaos Balance” with a listed retail price of 62,370 yen. Japanese sneaker media report a broader suggested price of 39,600 yen (tax included) for the domestic market, reflecting standard regional pricing practices for collaborative styles.

The shoe anchors the footwear story within the 2026 Pre Spring Women’s lineup, styled alongside tailoring, outerwear, and dresses that echo the same tension between structure and fluidity seen in the “Chaos/Balance” slogan. For fans of both brands, it functions as a collectible that also slots into daily outfits thanks to its monochrome palette and versatile low top cut.

Where And When To Buy

The Undercover x Grounds Jewelry Chaos Balance sneaker released on Saturday, January 31, 2026, via Undercover’s official online store and flagship locations in Japan, with select boutiques and platforms expected to follow. Retail partners have already begun listing the style with full name and materials, confirming the use of the “Jewelry” outsole and the two color black/white offering.

Given the first collaboration’s quick sell through, shoppers can expect limited quantities, especially in core sizes. Collectors of grounds silhouettes, and long time Undercover followers will likely view this drop as a continuation of an emerging micro series that fuses conceptual Japanese streetwear with experimental sole engineering.