Earlier in 2024, Nike Basketball’s celebrated GT series introduced a lower-budget tier of performance footwear called the Academy line. Borrowing the performance properties of the chief model, the Academy take-downs offer a comparable level of tech and utility, but at half the cost. Case in point: the GT Cut 3 has an MSRP of $!90; […]

New Balance hasn’t pulled any punches when it comes to 1906R collaborations, nor has it relented in its commitment to well-designed general releases. With buzz surrounding upcoming Action Bronson 1906R colorways in the air, the Boston brand presses on with yet another new inline look for SS24. Reflective overlays mix with traditional grey leather across […]

Though they’ve been a mover in the footwear space for years, Awake NY experienced their biggest moment yet earlier this year with the launch of their Jordan Air Ship. Successive drops on their website and via SNKRS in March unleashed it stateside, but now the shoe is going intercontinental, set to release in Europe on […]

Though the emergence of Drake’s Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 signature model exemplifies him leaning towards the Swoosh in recent years, his era with the Jumpman left an indelible mark during the 2010s. A handful of releases brought his collection to the general public, but many, many more were issued to Drizzy personally in the […]

Following a pop-up and initial release through HIDDEN NY channels, the HIDDEN NY x ASICS GEL-NYC is set drop globally on April 12th. European retailers like afew are already starting to accept raffle entries before pairs officially release through asics.com. The shoes feature a digital-inspired design with pixelated white/green quarter treatments, a clear communication of […]

Comfort-minded footwear has never been more in vogue. The focus on function rose to the forefront during the pandemic, spawning a renewed push around the industry since, from the constant stream of Crocs collaborations to brand new offerings like the New Balance Fresh Foam X RCVRY. Somewhere in between, the Nike Vapormax Moc Roam retools […]

At the height of the Web3 movement in 2022, Nike launched its own virtual space called dotSWOOSH, platform where Nike could bring intangible products to the demographic of future-thinking collectors. Considerable effort, though, has been on bringing goods irl, and on April 18th they’ll execute its second-ever tangible launch with the Air Force 1. Dubbed […]

About a week ago, Triple H went on Complex Sneaker Shopping and said he thinks WWE superstars should get more attention from sneaker brands, calling out Roman Reigns in particular given the athlete’s well-documented favorability towards Air Jordan shoes. Well WWE just celebrated Wrestlemania XL and Jordan Brand answered the bell, acknowledging The Bloodline’s Tribal […]

Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike will be revisiting the Air More Uptempo-inspired Air Force 1 this Summer, and Lil Yachty just revealed all four colorways that have been established for this much-anticipated release. First making its appearance in 2019, the CPFM Air Force 1 was originally dropped as a Nike By You design option […]

A few ongoing seasonal collections calling back to Nike’s founding year has been gaining momentum throughout 2024. The “1972” set, not to be confused with the more retro-themed “Since ’72” concept, has been channeling a new-meets-old aesthetic via futuristic logo updates and badging as seen on this upcoming Dunk Low Disrupt 2 for women. Said […]