FRESH KICKS:

KITH x colette x PUMA Blaze of Glory
We were recently graced with a lookbook of the upcoming KITH and colette collaboration. Now, we’ve been provided with an up-close look at the reworked PUMA Blaze of Glory as a part of the capsule collection, courtesy of Ronnie Fieg’s Instagram. From image above, colette’s signature blue hue drapes a large part of the upper in a variety of suede and neoprene panels. The ’90s running shoe also gets a subtle whimsical touch as the Parisian retailer’s dot motif finds its way on the forefoot strap. Rounded out by a white rubber outsole and minimal silhouette, the sneaker strikes a balance between performance and luxury. With little detail aside from the caption “soon,” be sure to check back for updates on an official release date

The Jordan 9 Low "Pantone" Gets a Summer Release Date
We first saw the Jordan 9 Low “Pantone” back in March and now we have official imagery of the low-top’s summery colorway. The shoe’s upper uses simple colorblocking of University Blue on the upper, black detailing and a white midsole to form a clean, minimalist take on a beloved silhouette.
Jordan Brand is releasing these on June 11 for $170 USD. Take a look at the kicks above and let us know what you think in the comments below.

The Air Jordan 2 Low Gets a Tar Heels-Inspired Makeover
Jordan Brand already paid homage to the city where MJ spent the majority of his playing career and now the Nike imprint is back with yet another low-top Air Jordan 2 — one that takes it back to His Airness’s college days. Following the Air Jordan 2 Low “Chicago,” the latest version of the silhouette adopts the ubiquitous Chapel Hill aesthetic, in this coupling “University Blue” with a predominately white tumbled leather upper and navy accents throughout.
Differing ever so slightly from 2004′s drop, 2016′s iteration of the Air Jordan 2 Low “UNC” is due out June 11 for $160 USD.

An Official Look at the Fear of God Military Sneaker
It was only a few months ago that Jerry Lorenzo teased us with an image of Fear of God’s upcoming footwear model. According to the designer, the military-inspired silhouette took a while to get its final iteration, taking a total of six trips to Italy along with 100 samples and prototypes. The final design are these boot-style pairs made from black Limonta nylon and features bone Italian leather linings and deep cream soles. Added details also include high-grade Riri zippers as well as strap-on, strap-off fastening functions. Look out for them to release in June at all Fear of God retailers.

Nike Is Dropping Foamposites Fit for Wu-Tang
Late last summer, rumors persisted that the Swoosh was set to team up with none other than the Wu-Tang Clan for a pair of collaborative Foams. Unfortunately, it turns out that those rumors weren’t true after all, but Nike is dropping a Foamposite One fit for RZA, Raekwon, Ghostface and company. Officially unveiled today, the kicks — as you might expect — stay true to the classic Foamposite formula, in this case employing a bold yellow hue for the Foam panels and branding while the usual black accents persist throughout.
Perhaps yet another hip-hop-inspired Foamposite (don’t forget Nike’s Air Yeezy 2-inspired Pros), the “Optic Yellow” colorway of the hardwood classic drops June 24 at NSW retailers for $230 USD.

Hender Scheme Is Dropping Navy Versions of Its Manual Industrial Products
Designer Ryo Kashiwazaki’s awesome blacked-out Air Jordan 4 made a debut as a part of Hender Scheme’s Spring/Summer 2016 “post modern” collection earlier this year and now the kicks are getting yet another monochromatic makeover — this time in navy. And that’s not the only one of Hender Scheme’s Manual Industrial Products getting the blue-based make-up — Kashiwazaki’s Presto, Micro Pacer and Superstar are getting the treatment, too.
Look for all of the luxurious handmade kicks to debut this Saturday, June 4 in-store at Dover Street Market Ginza.
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