adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 CMPCT “Slate Red” Releasing On Valentine’s Day

Thirty-five years after its inception, the Air Trainer 1 is getting some proper due from the brand. Not to say that Nike hasn’t re-released this Tinker Hatfield classic in the past, but it’s officially part of the conversation as Nike recognized its importance through a special SNKRS Live episode on May 12th.

It took a while for Crocs to be cool, and a lot of the credit should be directed towards the name of Salehe Bembury, the footwear dynamo who has been easily killing it with the several collaborative projects he’s embarked on for the last half decade. Knighted as one of 2021’s best sneaker releases (the word sneaker being used rather leniently), his Crocs Pollex Clog has garnered praise from both the footwear and architecture world for a design that seemingly blends modern and organic.

First seen in late October 2021, the CLOT x Air Jordan 5 Low is finally set to (re)release on Friday, May 20th. Inspired by the Far East, Edison Chen’s latest Jumpman-branded collaboration indulges in a clean “Black,” “Classic Jade” and “Fire Red” color palette. Textured uppers mostly boasts in a pitch-dark tone that allows for any and all contrasting hues and details to revel that much more in the spotlight. CLOT’s logo makes its way across the retro (and its packaging), while a number of heritage-driven touches land throughout the low-top Jordan 5‘s upper and sole unit.

Wearing “Just Do It” across its sole, this Air Force 1 features a unique, colorfully-accented colorway that’s applied atop an equally bold arrangement of materials. Snakeskin, leathers, and the like come together, effectively blending a youthful palette with more mature, luxurious fashions. Both the paneling along the...

For the 40th Anniversary of the Air Force 1, Nike is recognizing the inner city tradition of carrying around toothbrushes for emergency cleanings. Long before the days of sneaker wipes and cleaners, shoe fanatics carried around toothbrushes to quickly scrub off any dirt or grime that made its way onto the soles and uppers after a trek around miles of city blocks. While modern methods might be more effective, there’s no matching the nostalgia that Nike is trying to produce with this special release.

Another weekend, another adidas Yeezy release. Although Ye – the being formerly known as “Kanye West” – has kept relatively quiet over the past month, he’s set to release the Yeezy 700 v3 “Fade Carbon” tomorrow. A departure from the muted color combinations...

The abundance of culture and tradition in Louisiana has served Jordan Brand well in regards to creating fun and exciting concepts around Zion Williamson’s special edition footwear. From the muddy waters to the spooky deities, the South has made its way onto Jordan Zion footwear — and it certainly does so on this upcoming Jordan Zion 2 signature shoe.

The Nike Air More Uptempo may not be celebrating a milestone anniversary this year, but it continues to play an important role within the brand’s retro efforts. Recently, the Scottie Pippen-associated silhouette emerged in a classic mix of white, red and blue colors, perhaps inspired by the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association’s primary colors. The majority of the pair’s upper and sole unit opt for a “colorless” arrangement that allows for the slightest contrast to pop that much more. Profile “AIR” lettering is bordered by rich ruby-colored flair, while swooshes at the toe and spine deviate in an equally eye-catching blue tone. Air Max units underfoot keep things simple, allowing for details like the two-tone basketball logo at the spine to steal the show.

Many of the Air Max Plus 3‘s more memorable colorways have been visually electric, as they often featured neons across the futuristic heel. But here, Nike is opting for a very different, Summer-appropriate approach, dressing up the sneaker in a clean “Linen” reminiscent styling. Like previous releases...

Over the course of the past few years, adidas has supplied their audience with a number of overengineered silhouettes, many of which cast the brand’s most iconic shoes through a contemporary lens. But unlike the Ozweego and NMD S1, the newly-introduced Roverend Adventure is an entirely new proposition that likely belongs with the Adventure line-up’s series of outdoors-inspired, everyday wearables.

Buying Nike Dunks at its suggest retail price is a total game of chance, with winning outcomes a very rare occurrence. This upcoming release of the Nike Dunk Low presumably pokes fun at the state of Dunk mania as it comes with a scratch-off coin, attached via a hang-tag. Aside...

Before becoming a pillar of the sneaker boutique movement in the 2000s, Derek Curry first devoted himself to the Armed Forces in 1999. In 2003, he was deployed to Iraq; it was that nine-month experience where he learned some pivotal life lessons and formed core values that would later serve as the backbone of Sneaker Politics, one of the most respected retail stores in the world. As a show of gratitude to those who have valiantly signed up to serve the country, Sneaker Politics dedicates its ASICS GEL-Lyte III collaboration around a theme inspired by his unit’s motto, “Toujours Prêt” — meaning “Always Ready”.

Months removed from its 25th anniversary, the Air Jordan 12 is re-entering the retro conversation with a “White/University Blue”-clad ensemble accompanied by emoji-reminiscent icons. Set to release in adult and kids’ sizing, the upcoming sneakers keep things relatively straightforward across their upper and sole unit. The “rising sun”-inspired...

As one of the most experimental performance-oriented releases of the 1990s from the brand, the Nike Air Max 95 continues to feel fresh, even 27 years after its debut. Recently, Christian Tresser’s anatomy and nature-inspired design appeared in a special multi-colored and pattern-laden ensemble. A dimpled arrangement directly transplanted from the Nike Air Safari from 1987 covers the upcoming pair’s lateral vamp overlays, as well as the protective strip at the center of the laces. Muted “Moon Fossil” and “Ironstone” divvy up the eye-catching detail, while medial counterparts indulge in vibrant “Viotech” and other hits of purple. Air Max bubbles underfoot also revel in rich purple flair, though they’re overshadowed by the sand-like hue that covers the majority of the midsole. Although the latest Air Max 95 may be a on-off style, it’s also possible that the shoe is part of a larger Nike Sportswear collection donning heritage-informed safari print.

The Nike Dunk Low‘s strongest releases are often its simplest, which is why the “Panda” has become so popular in recent years. And while it may not be quite as versatile as said black and white pair, this orange suede option surely belongs in the same class.

Workwear has had an immense influence on both fashion and sneakers, as we’ve seen the humble double knee pant and Japan’s split-toed work boots appropriated many a time in the past. But rarely have the tools of construction workers bled their way into the scene quite like they’re doing now with the Nike LeBron 19 “Hard Hat.”

In addition to double-tapping on Instagram images criticizing Kendrick Lamar, Aubrey “Drake” Graham has been busy with his NOCTA x Nike Hot Step Air Terra partnership. Recently, the 1990s basketball footwear-inspired silhouette appeared in an all-over purple ensemble that keeps things more-or-less aligned with the model’s two debut colorways. Clean, perforated leather panels across the entirety of the upper, as well as the Air Max and G-TEK-assisted sole units underfoot, indulge in slightly-varied shades of the aforementioned regal tone. Other propositions, including the Zoom Flight 95-informed shoe Drake teased courtside, deliver more “personality” given their color-blocking and patterns, but the purple Hot Step Air Terra abandons any complex arrangement in favor of a straightforward one. The newly-surfaced collaboration between the October’s Very Own-frontman and Swoosh suggests the oft-ridiculed sneaker design will emerge in handfuls of colors from the rainbow throughout its lifecycle. Only time will show.

Nike’s retro-heavy thematic surfaces once more, bringing with it a groovy set of numerals and a double-swoosh treatment on the Air Max 95. Already featured on the Air Force 1, Pegasus 83, and other iconic models, this retro-heavy aesthetic now arrives on the Air Max 95 boasting some unprecedented detailing on the silhouette.

The Nike LeBron signature shoe line will reach as astounding twentieth model this year, but also playing a major part in the LeBron business for Nike is actually its retro product. Currently, it’s the LeBron 9 that has the podium, while later this year the LeBron 2 will make its grand return, but now we’re learning that the LeBron 3 is headed into the mix as well.

As the Nike Air Force 1 Mid continues to help Bruce Kilgore’s original design celebrate its 40th anniversary, the silhouette keeps experimenting with color palettes and blocking, as well as the iconic blueprint established in 1982. Recently, the oft-ridiculed trim appeared in one of its more experimental ensembles of...