Earlier today, we reported that Kawhi Leonard has made the decision to leave the Raptors and sign with the LA Clippers. On the heels of the announcement, New Balance revealed a special edition of Leonard’s signature OMN1S basketball sneaker featuring the Clippers’ notable red, white and blue team colors. The silhouette’s knit upper features a bold blue colorway, while the lace guard and tongue contrast in bright red, accented with white on the band and outer sole. The OMN1S revamped hoop and ball branding stamped on the center of the footwear gives a subtle nod to the Clippers’ own logo.
While the first drop of the special edition shoes sold out within minutes of being released on the NB website, you can sign up to receive notifications of forthcoming releases.
The sportswear giant recently celebrated Leonard’s NBA championship with the Raptors by releasing the Special Edition 997 & 990v5 Pack. Meanwhile, his “Kawhi 2-Way” pack which included a blue, gold and black rendition of the OMN1s also sold out instantly when it initially released back in May.
An iconic sneaker that was part of PUMA‘s inaugural launch of basketball footwear makes a return. The latest Ralph Sampson Mid release takes the shoe from the courts of the 1980s into modern day street style. Playing up the model’s versatility, the editorial for the new colorway sees rapper Keith Charles Spacebar showcasing the shoe’s translational value.
Though its history with the fast-paced sport lies in the past, the silhouette’s structure still bares similar attributes to the original. The retro construction, at the time implemented to support Ralph Sampson’s dynamism, are now appreciated by a new fashion-conscious generation.
The shoe’s textured midsole aesthetically offers a patina-feel, further forwarding the vintage appeal. White dominates the leather upper which is contrasted by tonal blues hitting the Formstripe, heel counter and ankle lining. Elsewhere, a vibrant red adds a bold accent throughout the model. Embossed gold branding and logos round out the offering, alongside traditionally used emblems.
Head over to PUMA’s website to purchase the model for $90 USD.
Following the drop of the “Mixtape” iteration, Nike is continuing the trend of nostalgic releases with yet another Air Max 90 revamp. Taking cues from the recent revival of vinyl records, the upcoming offering is crafted with a variation of mesh, suede and texturized TPU overlays. The upper arrives in a clean hue of black and is contrasted by hits of red on the eyestays and Air Max logo heel counter, along with a subtle hint of ice blue on the sole unit. Additional branding elements can be found on the panel Swoosh and tonal Nike Air emblem on the heel, finished off with a turntable-inspired Nike token on the tongue.
The Nike Air Max 90 “Vinyl Record” drops August 24 on select retailers like urbanstaroma.com for approximately $180 USD.
After almost half a year of speculation, Jerry Lorenzo officially revealed his latest Nike Air Fear of God 1 offering. Although the yellow colorway was originally labelled “Amarillo,” the designer discredited the name on Instagram with a light joke, suggesting other titles to fit the model. “The Lakeshow Yellows… aka The Chicago Sky’s… aka The Lorenzo PE’s… Just don’t call them “The Amarillo’s” please,” he wrote on one post. Touching on pop culture, he added, “The #Pikachus “Lil Baby Voice” …the “Yes Indeeds.”
Straying from its muted “Frosted Spruce” and “Orange Pulse” predecessors, the newest FOG 1 revamp arrives in the most vibrant of yellows. Constructed with a breathable mesh upper, the tonal hue spreads to the TPU cage and lacing. Contrasting hits can be found on the white mini Swoosh and double-stacked Zoom Air sole unit, along with with an icy blue pop on the sole window.
According to Lorenzo, the sneaker is expected to drop this July on Nike SNKRS, so stay tuned for an official date and pricing info.
Nike releases a new colorful iteration of its Presto/React hybrid trainer. This neoprene uppers of the Presto React see blocked-off colors in the form of Track red at the toe, yellow near the eyelets, green at the tongue, and racing blue on the heel.
The sneakers also see details like an insole graphic, a translucent-white lace cage, hits of 3M on the Presto branding and laces, and blue and grey outsole pods combined with the React midsole. The colorblocked Nike Presto Reacts are on sale now at nike.com for a price of $145 USD.
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