FRESH KICKS:

Just last month, Andre Agassi’s old Air Tech Challenge II got a winterized makeover from Nike — with a “Triple Black” colorway to boot. This month the rugged take on the ’90s kicks is back, this time with a seasonally appropriate “Hasta” colorway. Echoing the construction of its all-black predecessor, the release opts for a combination of premium leather, ripstop nylon and texturized water-repellant/scuff-resistant overlays while the color-blocking is reminiscent of the Quickstrikes that were crafted for the Australian Open back in January.
Capped off with matching green rope lacing and a black sole unit, the Air Tech Challenge II SE “Hasta” is available now from the likes of afew and select Nike Sportswear spots worldwide.


Fresh off the debut of its Chelsea boot/sneaker hybrid, Filling Pieces has teamed up with END. to release a pack of kicks inspired by innovative heat mapping technology. Featuring two different low-tops, the release — which follows END.’s Sahara-inspired adidas Consortium drop — takes on the two-dimensional cues of the map by applying the look to the side of Filling Pieces’ signature low-top. While the white pair sports a more traditional multicolored motif, the grey version of the design opts for an understated greyscale aesthetic. Finally, co-branding cues decorate the tongue and footbed of each shoe.
Look for both pairs of the collaborative kicks to be available from END. starting this upcoming Saturday, December 3.



Virgil Abloh’s hiking boots are back for Fall/Winter 2016 with a number of upgrades over last year’s predecessor. Going with a slightly lower cut this time around and a more traditional D-ring lacing system along the eyestay, the new boots now boast Cordura construction along with premium nubuck and suede and employ a newfangled mountain-inspired branding badge at the ankle. The toe bumper has also been modified while a heel pull tab has been added to go along with the rugged design’s Rubbermac sole unit and ice pick-like hardware.
Finished off with lengthy rope lacing, OFF-WHITE’s latest boots are available now in a trio of colorways from KITH for $760 USD per pair.