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Leading up to the sure-to-sell-out release of the Nike React Element 87, we recently received a detailed on-foot look at the highly-anticipated silhouette.

Set to release in “Sail Light Bone” and “Anthracite Black,” the latest look emphasizes the functional design elements found on the React Element 87. The sleek look of the upcoming sneaker is built around a new state-of-the-art footwear technology developed by Nike that challenges conventional footwear construction. Displaying a stripped-down aesthetic, the upper of the shoe is constructed of a TPE yarn translucent textile with exposed stitching, accented by contrasting exterior heel taping and trail running laces. While a newly-developed drilled React sole with an embedded segment rubber outsole provides the shoe with a new avenue of superior cushioning and traction.

Priced at $160 USD, the Nike React Element 87 launches on June 21 via SNKRS in Asia, Latin America and Greater China, SNEAKERS in Europe, and select Nike Sportswear retailers. A North American drop will follow on July 13 through SNKRS and select retailers.

adidas Originals has released its latest shoe, the Continental 80, as part of its ongoing “YUNG” series. The archival shoe was originally released in the late 1980s — hence the name — and gained popularity lately because of its similarity to the YEEZY Powerphase sneaker.

A one-for-one reproduction of the original shoe, it uses a grain leather upper with perforations on the toe box and to the side. The key detail is blue and red trim detail to the side.

Thanks to Mathias Patillon, Louis Vuitton‘s Head of Design Men’s Footwear, we have a first look at Virgil Abloh’s debut sneaker design for the luxury house. First teased earlier this month in sketches, Patillon posted a tantalizingly obscure photo to Instagram showing the sneakers from beneath the sole. On that sole is grey, white and red paneling, with all-caps “VUITTON” branding in black. The upper is mostly obscured, but a closer look reveals a gold signature silver, black, and white panels and dark laces. A silver strap, emblazoned with tiny white text, tightens the high-top silhouette’s shaft, which sports an upwards-angled “408.” The model is definitely reminiscent of retro basketball kicks.

• Studio Hagel created a custom pair of Nike Air Force 1s for Takashi Murakami. Utilizing an all-white model as the canvas, the Amsterdam-based design imprint embellished the upper portions with the Japanese artist’s multi-colored Flowers motif on what appears to be leather overlays. Zigzag stitching details are also observed beneath the Swoosh logos in a neon yellow tone. Lastly, the bespoke sneaker is finished off with Off-White™ shoelaces alongside adjustable pull tabs at the heel caps that are tightened with yellow lace locks to match.
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  PUMA has been celebrating the Suede‘s 50th anniversary with a slew of collaborative models assisted by the likes of Big Sean, MCM and Ferrari. Now joining the party is Japanese imprint XLARGE®, who serves up the signature sneaker in a black and green color scheme.
  This edition of the PUMA Suede features a black suede upper with a green side stripe, laces with metallic gold co-branding, and a special tongue tab with an embroidered XLARGE® gorilla logo, all which sits atop a crisp white rubber cupsole for a classic, clean look.
  You can pick up the XLARGE® x PUMA 50th anniversary Suede model now at Calif’s online store, as well as PUMA and XLARGE® stores on June 28