The 'Manda Mentality' Sneaker Is Abalos' Answer To Air Binay

Not to be outdone by Makati, the city of Mandaluyong has apparently jumped aboard the hype(beast) train with its own version of the much-ballyhooed Air Binay.

An image of what netizens are calling the "Air Abalos" that references Mayor Carmelita Abalos has emerged on social media, barely two months after photos of the government-issued pair from Mandaluyong's neighboring business district went viral.

Look:

And just like its predecessor, the Champion-looking shoe that was distributed by the Mandaluyong LGU prompted everyone online, sneakerhead or not, to give their hot take on the latest footwear craze. Here are some of the amusing comments from Reddit:

A sneaker rivalry is brewing

So now we're talking NBA colorways?

Sapatos para sa ma-Air-ap

That would be the Marcy Boost

A tribute to sneaker violence

Appreciate the review, brotha

At the end of the day, Kobe would be proud

This story originally appeared on FHM.com.ph.