When writing out a list of the greatest point guards to ever step foot on the hardwood, it goes without question (pun intended) that Allen Iverson‘s name deserves to be jotted down. And this month, Reebok is paying their respects to the Hall of Fame athlete with a special colorway of his Reebok Question Mid that comes stylized in a palette emblematic of the Philadelphia 76ers’ old-school alternate gold threads.
When diving into its visual composition, one will notice that its upper translates elements of the NBA franchise’s throwback uniforms through a textile upper that is primarily presented with a stark black satin finish. Accompanying this, accents of “Flash Red” and gold suede show face, the former of which outline the vector logos located atop the lateral/medial walls, tongues and interior liners, while the latter — which likely represents the jersey’s golden basketball insignias — lands on the toe tip and heel overlays. Together, Iverson’s #3 along with an actual basketball graphic are stamped along the footbeds as well as on the lower heel. Down below, the bright white midsole unit is contrasted with hexagon-filled pods dialed with stealthy shapes and red backgrounds, and comes mated with an outsole dialed to a gum hue.
For all you die hard “The Answer” fanatics out there, be sure to mark your calendars for November 20th, as these will be dropping via Reebok.com for an MSRP of $140.
Ahead of his sophomore season in the NBA, Zion Williamson is slated to add another New Orleans-inspired iteration to his hoops repertoire this month: the Air Jordan 35“Bayou Boys”. This installment arrives as a follow-up to the Air Jordan 34 “Bayou Boys”, an alligator skin-covered makeup that sold out instantly when it hit the market mid-March of this year.
Design-wise, this court-ready offering carries over the ethos reflective of Louisiana’s wetlands. Green accents attract the most attention here and affix to the exaggerated Eclipse plates in a swamp-inspired hue, while the mid-foot underlays, flecked laces and branded insignias atop the tongues and heel tabs deviate with a slimy shade. Additional murky elements can be found along the insoles which have been treated with marsh-esque patterns.
Forefoot and heel overlays are executed with that of white backdrops and cracked textures, and arrive color-blocked with that of stark black ankle collars, tongues and mid-foot netting, as well as iridescent paneling just below the heightened set of lace loops. Riding down underneath, the midsoles are sheathed with an angelic skin, and complemented with a chevron-patterned outsole painted with gum finishes.
Moreover, this hardwood-ready rendition comes packaged with “Bayou Boys” branding embroidered onto the medial sides of the heel tab, as well as in printed fashion on the interior of its shoe box flaps.
Peep an in-depth look at the pair right and its here, expect these to drop via Nike China come November 20th for ¥1499 (approx. $228.49 USD). A stateside launch has yet to be confirmed by Nike.
1017 ALYX 9SM and Nike are continuing their boldly-buckled collaborative work on the Air Force 1 High with a crisp sail colorway. Helmed by Matthew M. Williams — who’s also the creative director of Givenchy — ALYX is known for placing technical embellishments atop ultra-premium materials, an ethos that’s followed to a T here.
High-cut uppers are done up in original 1982 Air Force 1 style, with the collar rising well above the wearer’s ankle. From the toebox to the quarters and collar liner, the entirety of the build is constructed of ultra-premium sail leather. Signature detail is served by ALYX’s famous rollercoaster buckle on the leather proprioceptus belt. This buckle is done up in metallic silver with a gold release system and replaces the Force’s standard Velcro closure. A 1017 ALYX 9SM spellout is stamped on the lateral heel in metallic silver for an extra touch of branding, working in tandem with special silver lace deubres that state “1017” (right foot) and “9SM” (left foot). Down below, crisp white midsoles and outsoles serve up a tonal-style contrast to finalize the look.
Of course, this sail style is far from Williams’ and ALYX’s first dance with the AF1. It was premiered alongside three other styles ahead of 1017 ALYX 9SM’s FW20 runway at Paris Fashion Week in January, and Williams has also worked with the Swoosh on technical silhouettes like the Zoom MMW 4 and Free TR 3.
A release date has yet to be announced, but expect the 1017 ALYX 9SM x Nike Air Force 1 High to hit Nike SNKRS in the coming months.
First released in 1997, the Air Jordan 13 “Flint” has become one of Jordan Brand‘s most famous AJ13 colorways — and now it’s reappearing in color-flipped fashion via a new Air Jordan 13 “Red Flint.” Following closely in the footsteps of the Jumpman’s Spring 2021 retro reveal, the “Red Flint” does just what its name implies: maintains classic “Flint” accents but flips the original style’s signature blue swathes out for a Chicago Bulls-style red hue.
This red is present on both lateral and medial overlays, each of which is made up of pockmarked textile. These sizeable pieces surround a crisp white leather toebox and tongue, each of which features a small dash of black Jordan branding. Heels and the upper’s lower half alike bring OG “Flint” grey suede into the mix, and the lateral collar features a signature bejeweled catseye badge. Midsoles are done up in gray suede as well, with the outsole’s crescent-shaped white rubber outriggers peeping out to finalize the look.
A release date or pricing information for the Air Jordan 13 “Red Flint” has yet to be revealed, but a drop in the first quarter of 2021 seems to be likely.
Reebok is saluting Allen Iverson‘s Iverson Classic All-American Game and the elite high school hoopers who partake in it each year with a Question Mid “Iverson Classic.” Boasting alums like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Mac McClung while also spotlighting players like Diamond Johnson — the first-ever woman to play in a men’s All-American game — the Iverson Classic is a large part of the grassroots hoops All-Star circuit, and this mid-cut Question aims to encapsulate its unique energy.
Uppers mix a soft black nubuck midfoot with rich navy suede on the toebox and heel, plus gold on the quarter and tongue’s Vector graphics. Navy and gold are brought together on the eyestays, with a special navy and white print present on both the tongue trim and collar lining. This print is replicated in full on the DMX cushion-equipped midsole, and gives off a look that calls images of classic Georgetown Hoyas uniforms to mind.
Heels get in on the special branded accents in two ways: up top, the standard Question logo is replaced with an Iverson Classic spellout, and on the back of the midsole Allen Iverson’s signature #3 is removed in favor of an Iverson Classic silhouette logo. Old-school gum outsoles supply a finishing touch of flair.
The Reebok Question Mid “Iverson Classic” is set to release on the Reebok webstorecome December 1 and is priced at $150 USD.
1017 ALYX 9SM and Nike‘s Air Force 1 High has been given a crisp white colorway — a counterpart to the black version seen last month.
Crafted from premium tumbled leather, the shoes are mostly dressed in white, with sleek black accents taking up significant parts of the silhouette. “Nike Air” and “1017 ALYX 9SM” branding is stamped at the top of the shoe, complemented by an ankle strap with a rollercoaster belt buckle below. A mini-Swoosh is embroidered at the heel counter, matching the main Swoosh at the sidewalls, while “1017 ALYX 9SM” is lightly etched along the rear quarter. All of these details rest over a black midsole that offers a balanced monochromatic look.
No official release dates have been confirmed and prices have yet to be confirmed, but some sources have suggested that it will be releasing in early 2021.
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