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Nike‘s latest breakthrough in basketball footwear tech is set to receive an alternate colorway. The advanced Nike Kobe AD NXT FF is set to drop in a “Vast Grey” color scheme for those looking for a lighter alternative to the “Off Noir Clear” version.

Utilizing Nike’s FastFit, QuadFit and REACT technologies all in a single shoe, the AD NXT FF was made for indoor play when speed, comfort, and support are a top priority. The sneaker features tonal grey uppers that are accented via the heel cushion, FastFit “Eject” system, and Kobe Bryant‘s “Sheath” logo at the Velcro strap. The large Swoosh logo at the lateral side acts as a window into the shoe, giving wearers a look at the QuadFit and FastFit technology inside.

Those interested can expect these to drop today August 24 (8/24), aka Mamba Day, for a price of $200 USD. For those that missed out on nike.com, StockX also has you covered.

Fresh from the release of its check-covered low-top sneakers, Burberry has now dropped a pair of Brown Tor Vintage Check Hiking Boots as we gear up for Fall/Winter 2019.

The Riccardo Tisci-designed boots feature a mixture of checkered cloth, suede, leather and rubber panels on its upper. Tanned brown leather is used to construct the supportive areas such as the toe box and heel section, while darker brown suede is used for the vamp and forefoot. The archetype check design is used for the mid-panel, and a contrasting touch of black perforated leather has been added around the collar.

Burberry’s hiking boot is covered in premium details such as metal lace loops and rivets lining the tongue — which sports a rubberized Burberry plaque at the top — while the recently introduced “TB” Thomas Burberry logo has been added to the rear-quarter at the heel in white for more contrasting elements. The boot sits atop a chunky rubber sole unit, which also features “TB” and Burberry branding, and is finished with a hiking rope lace system and a yellow leather lining.

You can pick up a pair of the Burberry Tor Vintage Check Hiking Boots from retailers such as Browns now for $890 USD.

As part of the brand’s Season 2 drop of its Fall/Winter 2019 menswear collection, luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has dropped three new iterations of its low-top LV 408 Trainer. The trainers have made quite a wave since Virgil Abloh first debuted them, maintaining themselves as strikingly reminiscent of OG skateboarding shoes from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

Offered up in bright “Rouge” red, “Noir” black, and an eclectic mix of gray flannel and black, the shoes employ uppers made up of premium nubuck calf leather, with the brand stating that each pair takes approximately seven hours to hand stitch. The “Noir” colorway sees the shoes upper completely doused in the suede, employing a murdered-out all-black color scheme. The “Rouge” pair is similar, yet opts for a striking red that is contrasted by various black-colored details and paneling. The last pair totes an interesting material choice of gray flannel, with the lower half of the upper employing the suede in black. All pairs sit atop a gel-injected insole, with various “LV” branding details marking the lateral and medial sides, the tongue, as well as the heel.

You can check out the sneakers in the gallery above. All three iterations are currently available via Louis Vuitton’s web store, with a retail price set at $1,090 USD.

Following its latest set of earth-toned Temper Runs, adidas has returned with its Terrex Free Hiker, boasting a series of functional textiles over a clean high-top mold.

The sneaker sees a slew of colors ranging from orange, beige, blue, brown and black, while mixing a bevy of fabrics like Primeknit and rubber overlays. A stretchy orange collar sits above beige uppers, complemented with a short heel tab and a “TERREX” band that provides ankle support. Blue laces and a lower heel panel accent the sneaker’s beige body, while orange netting is cast under Three Stripes branding. As a finishing touch, a hazel-toned mudguard and speckled midsole layer are underscored by the essential BOOST sole unit.

The adidas Terrex Free Hiker Primeknit is currently available at harveynichols.com for $180 USD.

Just last month, Nike released a red and gold combination of its Air Max 200, shortly after dropping a “1992 World Stage” sneaker inspired by the ‘92 Barcelona Summer Olympics. This time, Nike will release a sneaker in “White/University Red.”

The new Air Max 200 will have the largest Air unit so far, as well as full-length cushion foam that offers maximum comfort. Unlike the previous colorways before that incorporate multiple colors in their designs, the sneaker’s red and white colorway creates an eye-catching contrast that emphasizes its wavy pattern. A white midsole with metallic accents and a translucent outer sole gives the shoe upgraded detailing while remaining subdued enough to allow the red and white combination to pop.

Expect the “White/University Red” Air Max 200 to be available on atmos Tokyo’s website and at select oversea Nike stores for ¥12,000 (approx. $115 USD) beginning August 23.