Jordan Brand is known to dump out a colossal amount of retro colorways annually, but if you had to boil it down to its most popular, it would undoubtedly be the Air Jordan 1. This is especially true for its Air Jordan 1 High OG variation which has kept a consistent streak of being the brand’s most coveted and prolific in recent years, and this Fall it’s expected to launch in a “Gorge Green” palette. The kicks first surfaced last month, but now we’ve got a more in-depth look at them here above.
Last Fall, MJ’s sportswear brand introduced an AJ 1 High “Bordeaux” colorway, and the presentation can certainly be comparable to this forthcoming iteration. Overlays, laces and interior liners are doused with its titular hue, but there are subtle accents of metallic silver here that show up on the Swooshes and ball-and-wings logos. The rest of the upper components here such as the toe boxes, collars and quarter panels all get covered with white finishes.
Early reports have these scheduled to launch in November, but SNKRS and other retailers haven’t confirmed this just yet. The retail price will be the usual $170 USD.
Nike (NYSE:NKE -2.49%) has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Air Force 1throughout 2022 without holding back. Naturally, new silhouettes and celebratory colorways have hit shelves throughout the year, but the real hits have been the collaborations. Between additional Off-White™ reworks of the Air Force 1 in several colorways and an unprecedented collection of collaborative Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s, fans of the classic sneaker have been provided an incredible range of options this year. Now, yet another Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 Mid has surfaced.
Noted to be a sample pair, the Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Graffiti” utilizes the streetwear brand’s 2022 take on the Air Force 1 Mid with its stand out sole unit and lacing system and gives it a graffiti treatment on the lateral. Resting above the wavy, track spike-covered sole unit, blue and purple graffiti on the lateral spells out “OFF-WHITE” with a drawing of Earth next to it. The rest of the pair favors an all-white look with various translucent hits throughout, including on the co-branded zip tie.
Currently, it is unknown as to whether or not Nike will be releasing the Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Graffiti.” However, take a look at the sample above and keep an eye out for Nike to possibly share official imagery and a release date in the coming months.
Collaborations are being produced left and right from the ASICS (TOKYO:7936.T -3.18%) crew, and one silhouette that has found itself in the spotlight on many occasions lately has been the GEL-KAYANO 14. Companies such as Montreal’s very own JJJJound as well as Zack Bia and his newfound label Field Trip Recordings have applied their own sensibilities to the lifestyle runner, and now an inline installment with multi-colored hits has surfaced into our midst.
Due to the fact that a bulk of the shoe’s palette is made up of its titular tone, it allows the surrounding accents to soak in all of the attention. Mesh uppers are swathed with a “Marshmallow” hue, and sit net to teal-ish blue heel overlays, pink trim that runs near the throat and styles the heel branding, blue piping that sits inside the tiger stripes and purple accents on the toe tips. Exposed GEL units on the midsole piece get colorful as well as they divide into orange, yellow and green foam. Furthermore, the insoles add to the fun as they are decorated with all-over floral graphics.
Retailers like Finesse have these available right now for $230 AUD (approx $161 USD), and so far a stateside launch hasn’t been confirmed.
Toky0-based label Nanamica has teamed up with PUMA (XETRA:PUM.DE -2.89%) to reimagine the sportswear brand’s signature PUMA Suede VTG silhouette.
By looking inward at its elevated, yet sublime outdoor-focused aesthetic, the collaboration washes PUMA’s classic shoe in cool monochromatic hues of “Parisian Night” and “Vintage Khaki.” Additionally, the collaboration sees Nanamica’s focal use of GORE-TEX fabric with the silhouette’s lining. Completing the shoes are matching flat laces and waterproof qualities.
“For our first collaboration with Nanamica we wanted to create something that would be instantly recognizable as a partnership between both brands,” said Ayesha Atlee, Head of Design Sportstyle Footwear for PUMA. “We decided to leverage the PUMA Suede because of its timeless design, mixing it with Nanamica’s neutral swatches and their signature use of GORE-TEX fabric was a must to accomplish our vision.”
Marking the entities’ debut collaboration, the offering fuses classic and contemporary style notes that make the perfect offering for not only the Fall/Winter season but year-around wear.
Check out the gallery above for a look at the collaboration. The Nanamica x PUMA Suede VTG releases on Saturday, August 27 at Nanamica stores and on the brand’s website.
The “Neapolitan” motif is one that is occasionally showcased on sportswear sneakers. In the past, we’ve seen it land on models like the Air Jordan 3 as well as the Air Force 1 Low in more recent memory, and now Nike (NYSE:NKE -2.49%) is set to broaden its horizons by using it to outfit the Air Max 90 Futura.
It’s worth noting that this particular makeup is in no way officially tied to the sugary dessert nor has any sort of ice cream-inspired branding, but its palette is certainly spot on. A vanilla-esque asserts its dominance here by draping the mudguards, overlays adjacent to the throat, and tongue banners while chocolate-y hits show face on the Swooshes and heels. To top everything off, the Swoosh design team sprinkled in dusty pink accents on the quarter panel overlays, interior liners, and the embroidered branding that is parked on the heels. Midsole pieces are adorned in white and the outsoles arrive divided up with more hues that relate to the tri-flavored treat.
No release date has been announced just yet, but this women’s-friendly offering is likely to release in the coming weeks.
Jordan Brand has a deep catalog of silhouettes that it taps into each year as it balances the release of looks both old and new. While much of 2022 has been dominated by the Air Jordan 2 and Air Jordan 1, the Air Jordan 11 Low IE is being offered another chance to shine with a “Light Orewood Brown” colorway on the way. This release follows 2021’s celebration of 25 years of the Air Jordan 11 Low IE with a new colorway hitting the model.
In “Light Orewood Brown,” the aforementioned soft brown hue combines with “Neutral Grey,” “Cement Grey,” and “White” to create a mostly white look that is complemented by its light brown shades. Various materials cover the upper, creating a layered look with its ventilation. The iconic Air Jordan 11 sole unit returns with a white midsole and semi-translucent grey outsole to complete this tasteful look.
Look for the Air Jordan 11 Low IE to hit shelves October 6 via Nike and select retailers at a price of $185 USD. In the meantime, take an official look at the pair above and keep an eye out for more Air Jordan 11 Low IE colorways to come.
Heading into the 2022-2023 NBA season, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is pulling up with plenty of momentum. Between yet another solid year in the league and a successful run with PUMA (XETRA:PUM.DE -2.89%) on the MB.01 and MB.01 Lo, Ball is in position to continue his explosive growth as a young star. Now, yet another MB.01 look is set to launch, this time with an “Iridescent Dreams” theme.
Dropping just in time for fall basketball, the MB.01 “Iridescent Dreams” favors a triple black look that is accented by iridescent detailing on branding elements throughout. The monomesh upper carries “Not From Here” branding while Ball’s “1 of 1” motto hits the tongue and forefoot. PUMA and “M.E.L.O.” branding hits the heel to round out the co-branding. Key technology that ensures each pair is court-ready includes NITRO foam for responsive cushioning, a non-slip rubber outsole that balances durability and traction and a breathable design with its mesh upper.
Look for LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.01 “Iridescent Dreams” to hit shelves August 22 via PUMA at a price of $125 USD.
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