It’s been a big couple of days for N.E.R.D., as the Pharrell-fronted group teamed up with Rihanna to release a comeback single and unveiled a capsule of Training Gear with adidas. The adidas collaborations are set to continue, as the sportswear giant has officially unveiled the N.E.R.D. x Hu NMD sneakers.
The clean sneakers first appeared back at the start of September, as Pharrell stepped out in a pair at the YO’HOOD 2017 event. The N.E.R.D. x Hu NMD sneakers come with a tonal black upper, as well as the words “Y.O.U.” and “N.E.R.D.” down each shoe in reflective silver lettering. The heel tab features the group’s Shepard Fairey-designed brain logo in the same silver detailing.
Set to release at ComplexCon — which runs from November 4-5 — alongside what adidas has described as “an extensive collection curated by N.E.R.D.,” keep checking back for more information on the sneakers, as well as what other pieces drop as part of the wide ranging collaboration.
adidas is also set to release a Hu NMD from Pharrell and Chanel at the French brand’s colette pop-up in the coming weeks.
Jun Takahashi‘s GYAKUSOU offering is set to make a return this fall. The sport of running continues to be the foundation as the forthcoming drop will present a new Nike Veil Runner model.
The sneaker’s rebellious edge is displayed via its sock-like Flyknit upper that rests atop a new midsole pattern that expands and flexes along with the movement of your foot. Street and performance ready, you’ll find traditional detailing from Takahashi throughout to complement Nike’s innovative designs. Water-repellant technology is also incorporated to ensure an elite performance despite inclement weather.
Retailing for approximately $209 USD, the Nike x UNDERCOVER GYAKUSOU Veil Runner is slated to launch on November 2 via select retailers such as END. Take a look at the imagery above and let us know your thoughts. You can also have a glance at the sneaker’s matching Fall/Winter 2017 apparel.
Off-White™‘s “The Ten” collaboration with Nike has arguably been this year’s biggest release, with Virgil Abloh winning the 2017 Footwear News Achievement Award for “Shoe of the Year.” Despite taking on 10 classic Nike silhouettes, some people have wanted to see the collection extended. French artist The Golden Shape — who has previously made Air Force 1 Creepers — has mocked up what it might look like if Virgil Abloh had also decided to work on the Nike Air More Uptempo and Air Max Plus silhouettes.
The two sneaker concepts both feature the signature touches from “The Ten,” such as the safety tag through a lace hole, the Off-White™ for Nike branding, and the “shoelaces.” Other than that, the two sneakers come in full white colorways inspired by the “GHOSTING” color palette that runs through five of the original pairs in “The Ten,” including the Nike Air Force 1 Low and the Nike Air Max 97.
Take a look at the Air More Uptempo and Air Max Plus concepts above, and then check out the full ten-piece Off-White™ x Nike collaboration in New DEAL’s recent editorial.
The Nike Air Max 95 is the latest sneaker to receive the enlarged logo reworking. Following up similar treatments for the Air Max Plus and the Air Max 90, the Air Max 95 receives an oversized, two-tone “airmax” logo on its side. Presented in a mixed “Volt,” “Dust,” “Dark Pewter” and White colorway, the latest Air Max 95 comes with a “no-sew” build and layers a clean grey upper on top of a white bottom.
You can take a look at the new Nike Air Max 95 above, while the shoe itself is already available for purchase in overseas markets and will hit Stateside retail locations in November.
Later this season, Nike also has plans to debut a new, seasonally-appropriate “Wool” version of the Air Max 95. Previously, the beginning of the fall yielded the arrival of the “Baroque Brown” iteration of the Air Max 95 Premium.
After releasing initial images of their collaborative drop, Dime and DC Shoes have confirmed the release date of their joint sneaker release and unveiled photos of new colorways.
DC’s ‘Legacy I’ has been upgraded with neutral white and black tonal colorways. The white sneaker boasts pops of red color on the heel, sole and tongue pull, while the black iteration renders the same pieces opaque. Dime branding on the midsole and rear complements the usual DC branding on the sneaker’s toe, heel insert and tongue.
No price has been revealed but mark your calendars for November 4, when the sneakers release at Dime’s Montréal storefront. Anyone not in Canada has to wait for the shoes to drop on the brand’s webstore on November 6 at 8PM EST. In other release date news, the Pharrell x Chanel x adidas Hu NMD Runners are finally set to drop.
Nike recently unveiled two sneakers with oversized logos, which followed the announcement of a Gucci sneaker with supersized branding. Now, Vans has tossed its hat into the ring with a set of Sk8-His and Old Skools covered with a giant logo.
An all-black pair of Sk8-His and Old Skools and their inverted counterparts all feature enormous “VANS” branding in contrasting colors, a reissue of a past design. Aside from the print, the sneakers are tonally sound, with matching laces, soles and tongues — even the foxing on the midsole is whited or blacked out. The sneakers are executed in grain leather aside from the patch with the logo, which features tonal suede for a subtle contrast.
The Old Skools and Sk8-His are available from retailers like Europe’s Titolo now.
With the 2017/18 NBA season well underway, it won’t be long until fans start getting excited for the All-Star Weekend in February. To pay homage to the 2018 rendition that is being hosted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jordan Brand will debut an “LA” iteration of the Air Jordan 9. Wrapped in a white-black monochrome color scheme, black forming the upper with white covering both the midsole and outsole, the silhouette appears clean and simple. Hits of metallic gold on the tongue and heel branding add a touch of class, while the Los Angeles map-inspired insoles add some regional flair.
Fans should look for the Air Jordan 9 “LA” to drop in time for next year’s All-Star Weekend, that see’s a move away from the classic East vs. West format to a captain/draft style. The shoes will be at select Jordan Brand retailers and its online shop for $190 USD.
One man certain to be present at the All-Star Weekend is LeBron James. We recently caught up with the star to chat to him about his off-court duties.
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