FRESH KICKS: JORDAN / NIKE

With apparent release dates for the Air Jordan 1 “Bred Toe” and “Game Royal” having already leaked in 2018, it seems that another member of the Nike Air Jordan 1 family is now getting its moment in the spotlight. Like many of its sibling silhouettes, the Retro High OG “6 Rings” comes in a bold red, black and white colorway, with the added extra of the “black toe” also seen in the “Art Basel” pack.

While there’s no official release information detailed as yet, all signs point to an early 2018 release — so keep checking back for updates. And, in the meantime, why not take a look at something a little more off-piste — Rick Owens and Birkenstock’s freshly-announced collaboration.

With the release date for his “DON’T TRIP” Cortez “Kenny” collaboration with Nike fast approaching, Kendrick Lamar has now given another take on the collaborative sneaker. Stepping out for his performance at the 2018 NCAA College Football National Championship, Lamar was wearing a previously-unseen take on the Cortez silhouette, which Nike described as “a tribute to his album DAMN.“ in an Instagram post.

DAMN. is celebrated through contrasting red embroidery of the album’s title along the sneaker’s lateral side, as well as custom Nike branding on the tongue with “DAMN.” appearing above a Swoosh logo. Other features of the shoe include its black tongue and red stitching across the upper.

Nike has confirmed that the “Kenny I” collaboration is set to drop via the SNKRS app on January 26, with a reported retail price of $100 USD. For more new Nike sneakers, take a closer look at the Air Max 270 “Teal.”

With Nike gearing up for the release of its new Air Max 270 model, we recently received a closer look at the “Teal” colorway dropping Air Max Day. Drawing from the designs of the sneaker giant’s popular series, the latest addition to the Air Max family features a hybrid sole unit which features an all-new amalgam external Air heel bag and lightweight foam forefoot sole.

The upcoming “Teal” look serves as a tribute to Tinker Hatfield’s classic colorway made famous by the Air Max 93 and celebrates the annual Air Max Day event. Alongside an iconic white, teal and black color palette found throughout the upper, the insoles found inside the shoe highlight the Air Max Day release slated for the colorway.

Priced at $150 USD, the “Teal” Nike Air Max 270 are set to drop select Nike Sportswear retailers March 26.

Also, make sure to check out the other Nike Air Max 270 colorways releasing this year.

Following a pearlescent white colorway and a stealthy “Triple Black” rendition, Nike‘s upcoming Air VaporMax Plus now turns up in a metallic blue outfit.

This time, the mashup silhouette boasts an electric blue fade on the Air Max Plus-inspired upper and a navy blue caging overlay. The VaporMax midsole comes in a semi-translucent dark blue hue to round out the color scheme.

While there’s no confirmed release information yet, it’s rumored that this Nike Air VaporMax Plus is slated to drop in late January. Stay tuned for additional details and let us know if this is a cop or drop in the comments below.

For more Swoosh news, take a look at Nike’s new HyperAdapt 1.0 in “Habanero Red.”

The eye-catching collaboration between Nike x KITH on Scottie Pippen’s signature models has sparked a resurgence in the Air Pippen 1. Following the reveal of its boot-styled iteration, another edition of the model has surfaced in “Work Blue.” The design stays true to its original with zig-zag designs on its side panels. Moving towards its sole unit you’ll find a full-length Air Max unit which supports its white midsole. Branding is carefully placed throughout in red with Swooshes on the toebox and midsole, respectively, while Pippen’s own logo appears on the heel.

The Nike Air Pippen 1 “Work Blue” is currently available at select Nike retailers, including Shiekh.

After receiving a first look at the “Maximum Black” Air VaporMax Flyknit Utility last month, Nike recently dropped its trail-inspired next-gen Air Max model. The latest iteration of the VaporMax features a blacked out look which highlights tactical details found on the shoe.

Expressing a monochromatic black tone, the “Maximum Black” Air VaporMax Flyknit Utility features a three-quarter-high mid cut Flyknit bootie upper accented by a toggle lacing system and a rigid cushion heel counter. While an elevating speckled foam midsole and full-length translucent black VaporMax Air cushioning unit rounds up the design of the shoe.

Priced at $225 USD, the “Maximum Black” Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit Utility is available now via Nike SNKRS now.

Also, make sure to check out new images of the Black Off-White™ x Nike Air VaporMax that recently surfaced.

Our last look at the Air Jordan 13 came mid last month when we received word that the “Altitude” model was gearing up for a full-size run release. And now, the signature Jordan Brand sneaker is set to debut in a color scheme first popularized by its AJ9 counterpart.

Premium black suede blankets much of the upper, while hits of light olive hug portions of the midsole and heel areas. Decorative splashes of red found on the tongue branding and outsole provide cool color contrast, while the holographic logo landing on the heel rounds out the hoops classic.

Set to a price of $190 USD, the new Air Jordan 13 design will make its way online and select Jordan Brand carriers on January 20. Be sure to check out Eric Koston revealing the Levi’s x Air Jordan 4 with a reversible denim/nylon jacket.