PUMA has scavenged through its rich catalog of archive silhouettes to bring back a vintage sneaker paletted in two monochromatic colorways – the Basket 68 Mid.
Released in 1968, the silhouette has been reworked with updated materials while retaining the retro characteristics of the original models. The uppers are topped with a thick ankle cushion lined with soft cotton. Suede fabrics run along the eyelets that come with tonal flat laces. A “PUMA” patch logo is sewn onto the tongue, complemented by more branding on the sidewalls trimmed in gold. Sitting just below is the footwear label’s signature side stripe that loops over the heel stay.
The PUMA Basket 68 Mid will be available on June 26 at billys-tokyo.net in “White” and “Black” for approximately $156 USD.
ASICS has linked up with Bangkok-based sneaker boutique Carnival to offer the GEL-DS Trainer OG “Muay Thai.” Taking design cues from Thailand’s national sport, the collaborative sneaker is crafted with an off-white mesh base and suede overlays on the mudguard, quarter panel and heel counter. Mismatched hues of red and blue can be found on the heel tabs and leather ASICS Tiger stripes, elevated by regal gold detailing and various vintage branding elements. Additional hits of color can be found on the eyestays and curved outsole, tied together with white laces for a clean finish.
The Carnival x ASICS GEL-DS Trainer OG “Muay Thai” drops July 27 at select retailers like afew-store.com for approximately $150 USD.
Originally teased during Off-White™’s Spring/Summer 2019 show, we now have a closer look at the pending Off-White™ x Nike Vapor Street thanks to @hanzuying.
Just like the recently dropped Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5, the running-inspired silhouette is dressed in three various colorways of “Blue/Yellow,” “Yellow/Black” and “Black/Pink.” Overlaying the shoe’s upper is a transparent film that can be seen wrapping around the entirety of the model. The eclectic runner also features an asymmetric lacing system, unfinished hems, and exaggerated traction grips on the sole. Additionally, large black Swoosh branding can be seen on the lateral sides, while metallic Swooshes are featured on the medial side along with Off-White™’s signature details.
According to the sneaker insider, fans can expect the Off-White™ x Nike Vapor Street to land this summer. Keep it locked here for official imagery and a release date when they surface.
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Nike‘s Air Max2 Light has seen a plethora of bold iterations this year, like the recent Golden State Warriors-inspired colorway or the atmos co-sign. This time, the American footwear giant is giving the silhouette a more muted palette, shaded in “Grey/Chlorophyll.”
Constructed in a mix of suede and mesh textiles, ashy tones of grey are placed throughout the uppers. The tongue is stamped with crisp white “Air Max2” branding, matched with its laces and a clean inner collar. At the back is a shiny reflective logo patch that sports a glossed out cover. Soft grey suede overlays and nylon fabrics appear at the sidewalls, accented by a tonal Swoosh over the lateral side, green on the medial. The midsole comes in white to offset the quiet uppers, with hits of green-tinted Air Unit bubbles and a thin outsole that underscores the silhouette.
The Nike Air Max2 Light “Grey/Chlorophyll” is currently available on nike.com for $160 USD.
For the first time since its debut in 2001, Reebok is reintroducing Allen Iverson‘s fifth signature shoe. The Answer V hasn’t seen the light of day since it first hit store shelves nearly two decades ago, but the hefty silhouette has been revived in nearly identical shape to its original iteration.
The key details from the Answer V’s original that release remain intact include a plush tumbled white leather upper, with a swirling red leather shroud enveloping the laces all the way up to the tongue. The shroud extends to a “DMX” tag and plastic shape that continues to the white, DMX-cushioned midsole. Complementing red accents across the ankle and heel keep the shoe’s look unified, bolstering Iverson’s familiar “I3” branding seen on the rear of the shoe.
The reissued Reebok Classic Answer V hits stockists like BSTN on July 1 for €149.99 EUR (approximately $170 USD).
Japanese sneaker retailer BILLY’s has unveiled a special collaboration with Vans – the BILLY’s x Vans Authentic “Kung-fu” Pack.
Taking on a mold that borrows some design specifications from Vans’ Slip-on silhouette, the sneaker is outfitted in the shape of a traditional Chinese kung-fu jacket. Three frog buttons appear at the top in place of laces next to elastic collars. To complete the sneaker design, Japanese Katakana is placed at the rear quarter of the midsole as a cheeky nod to the Kiai shouts employed in martial arts.
The BILLY’s x Vans Authentic “Kung Fu” will be available at BILLY’S physical store in Nagoya on June 29 in colorways “Black/White” and “Navy/Gum” for approximately $74 USD.
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