With the Air Jordan 1 visited time and time again on “modern” interpretations like the Method of Make and Zoom CMFT series, sneakerheads have never had more options when it comes to Mike’s first signature shoe. Regardless, mainline models with classic colors and familiar blocking schemes still account for the most popular AJ1 makeups. Come September 2024, Jordan Brand returns to that tried-and-true formula with the “Midnight Navy” Jordan 1 High. Detailed images showcase “Chicago” color blocking throughout, with “Midnight Navy” on the overlays and outsole in place of red. The midsole adds a vin ..read more

Decades of defining street style make it hard to argue with the Nike Air Force 1. Over their four decades on the market, Beaverton creatives have taken every manner of swing with the silhouette, rolling out looks totally experimental and entirely conservative. Somewhere in the middle lives the Nike Air Force 1 “Light Iron Ore,” the newest addition to the Swoosh summer slate. The Bulls adjacent white, red and gray featured here isn’t a new development for Nike, but the layout of those colors does feel somewhat novel. Rather than the typical above/below split, “Gym Red” paints the forefoot overl ..read more

Anthony Edwards caught sneakerheads by surprise when he debuted the adidas AE1 Low just before the NBA playoffs, and if this pair is any indication, newly surfaced colorways will most definitely spark extreme hype. The AE1 Low follows the same formula as the Mid, only with less mesh up top to produce the lower height. The cage and heel structures appear untouched, and the first few colorways have stuck to the same split top/bottom color blocking that’s been consistent on nearly all Mids to date. These modifications amount to a price reduction down to $110. Far and away the most notable feature ..read more

Jordan Brand debuted the Spiz’ike Low last year and keeps pumping out new colorways for the low-top’s introductory run, and this latest pair might just be the most headline-worthy to date. Sneaker purists often scoff at the idea of hybrid shoes, but the Jordan Spiz’ike is an exception. That’s because unlike some modern hybrid silhouettes with vague backstories, the Spiz’ike speaks to Jordan Brand heritage through its Spike Lee imprint and near twenty-year legacy, developing a clear identity independent from the signature shoes that inspire it. Taken in an earthy “Neutral Olive/Dark Russet” mix ..read more

LaMelo Ball’s signature line so far has been defined by the PUMA MB.03 and its predecessors, carving out an impressive market share in a crowded field with trademark explosive, eccentric sneakers. A frequent “collaborator” over the line’s lifespan has been LaFrancé, Ball’s own streetwear/lifestyle brand. Now reaching beyond limited edition colorways, LaFrancé is remaining in the mix for a brand new silhouette, the co-branded PUMA LaFrancé Amour. Those same themes of maximalist eccentricity remain from LaMelo shoes we’ve seen before. Most eye catching is the patent leather overlay that runs ram ..read more

Nobody sponsors more schools than Nike, and if you didn’t already know, they’re releasing a huge Air Max “NCAA Pack” that includes special pairs for some of the biggest names in collegiate sports. The model of choice here is the Air Max Solo, a new-ish silhouette that released last year and has since flown under the radar in the Beaverton brand’s Air Max lineup. Given Nike’s lack of marketing for the Air Max Solo and the shoe’s $100 price point, the prevailing notion until now was that Nike thinks of the Solo amongst the likes of the Air Max SC, Air Max Excee, other outlet specialties. While t ..read more

It’s been a bit quiet on the Nike SB x Nyjah Huston front as the Californian pro skater’s signature shoe hasn’t surfaced since the end of last year. Perhaps as one final bang before moving onto the next silhouette, the Swoosh delivers an rock-solid take on the model by covering the entirety of the upper in a marble-like pattern. Arriving in earthy neutral shades, the Nyjah 3 leverages the blank canvas of its upper, lending it to the metamorphic rock. Distinct, uneven lines go from toe to heel, while the heel pull-tab replaces NYJAH with a victorian-esque detailing, possibly nodding to a specif ..read more

It hasn’t even been a year since Nike made the decision to bring back the Alpha Force 88. Though a collaboration with Billie Eilish brought some extra juice to the archival silhouette, they’ve largely played the new run of the silhouette straight- relying on OG colorways or ones that hit very close to them. It seems that strategy is still in full effect with the latest edition, the Nike Alpha Force 88 “Black/White.” This formulation falls somewhere in between the original “White/Black” and “White/Tech Grey” pairs that introduced the model back in the 80s. The white sockliner is the main change ..read more

New Balance has a hot shoe for every modern sneaker trend. The New Balance 550 evokes retro aesthetics, the New Balance 1906R captures tech-runner appeal, and new slides, mules, and loafers speak to consumer’s growing fondness for slip-on footwear. The focus here, however, is on the increased popularity of trail shoes, a movement that’s best captured by the New Balance 610. Like several of its outdoor-ready counterparts both inside and out of the Boston brand’s umbrella, the New Balance 610 is best defined by its layered, utilitarian upper. While most colorways feature mesh or nylon at the bas ..read more

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