The New Balance 9060 Comes Clothed In “Truffle”

The Nike Air Max 95’s clad compositions have coordinated a seldom number of releases since the Summer but as the hallowed Air Max Day approaches, the silhouette is beginning to diversify its increased slate of offerings with a return to its pitch-dark efforts, such as this grade-school exclusive option featuring hits of “Royal Blue”.

As a newer model from the Jumpman family, the Jordan Two Trey continues to advance #23’s legacy off the court. Recently, the silhouette – which combines a number of Air Jordan designs – emerged in a “Black,” “White,” and “Infrared” color combination for kids. The upper enjoys mostly a pitch-dark finish that camouflages its leather, plastic, and mesh materials. Details on the tongue and heel, however, interrupt in a punchy ruby color. Underfoot, the midsole and traction combination deviate in a one-two punch of “White” and “Infrared” as a callback to the Chicago Bulls’ legendary colors.

Journeying with Allen Iverson through his 2001 regular season MVP and consecutive lone NBA Finals appearance, the Reebok Answer IV presides as one of AI’s most influential silhouettes. Continuing to return iconic compositions worn throughout the four-time scoring champion’s career, the model now coordinates its original “Core Black” colorway with hits of “Flash Red”.

No sneaker is ever truly forgotten, as footwear brands will often bring about the return of past classics when the time is most opportune. Fall 2022, for example, saw the resurrection of the Shaq Attaq, which — following the reappearance of an original colorway — has joined Reebok’s licensed collaborations with Street Fighter and DC Comics. Thankfully, the signature won’t be left behind in 2022, as it’s confirmed to be reissuing the “Black Azure” colorway.

Nike has already begun laying down the groundwork for Air Max Day 2023, as official images have revealed several upcoming additions to the line-up. Even the Air Max 1 “Safari” — arguably one of the silhouette’s most prolific offerings — will be joining in on the fun, doing so this time in a simpler, “Summit White” colorway.

When the Nike Ja 1 was revealed on Christmas Day, it was only a matter of time before the inaugural silhouette’s slate of inspirational colorways would make its debut. After donning both versions of the “Day One” proposition throughout the month of January, brand images of Ja Morant’s latest tonal ensemble have landed in a colorful homage to the Memphis Grizzlies’ early days in Vancouver.

First rumored in late December 2022, an Air Jordan 1 Low OG covered in “elephant” print has finally surfaced via in-hand product imagery. Widely dubbed “Black Cement,” the upcoming style mimics the general color palette of the original Air Jordan 3 from 1988. A dark-colored fabric covers the base of the upper while “Tech Grey” panels cover ground across the toe and heel. Swoosh logos on the sides keep things simple in “White,” further interrupting the upper’s black and grey scheme. Elsewhere, heritage branding lands on the top of the tongue and spine, whereas the midsole takes on a “Muslin” color for a vintage effect.

The Nike Air Max 97 got a late start on 2023, with only a few colorways having surfaced this past January. But now that February has begun and Air Max Day a little over a month away, things will likely soon pick up for the silhouette, starting with this newly-revealed, Volt-accented pair.

Deconstructed styles and inside-out aesthetics reigned supreme over the last few seasons, with few rivaling the popularity exuded by the Air Jordan 1 Low OG EX “Dark Smoke Grey”. After a minute hiatus, the reconfigured ensemble now returns in a lightened wash of “Sail” and “Atmosphere Grey”.

Nike Basketball is having a moment. In addition to delivering cutting-edge performance shoes for the hardwood, the team has also been updating some of its classics from the past for old and new audiences alike. Case in point?: A Nike Air Penny 2 “EMB.”. Read as “Embedded,” the special...

Boasting one of the best signature line-ups in recent memory, the Nike Basketball team has recently taken a trip down memory lane through their Embossed Series, paying homage to the silhouettes that were originally tooled for the hardwood. After the Nike Air Force 1 Low recently indulged in the EMB aesthetic with a wave of Laker influence, the Nike Dunk High now coordinates the retextured panels in a Black and “University Blue” ensemble.

Following its return back in 2020, the Nike Air Cross Trainer 3 Low has gone on to release numerous inline colorways as well as a collaborative duo with none other than Supreme New York. The silhouette continues to keep up the momentum in 2023, unveiling a “Shattered Backboard” reminiscent colorway via official images.

While not as popular as its earlier Air Max counterparts, the Nike Air Max Plus 3 continues to produce a steady stream of releases for its cult-like following across the globe. Further rendering disparate concoctions of its synonymous gradient aesthetic, a red white and blue tonal connection to the United States now sets down across the revitalized silhouette.

Following most nights on the court, you can find James Harden on Twitter bragging about the new titular colorway of his adidas Harden Vol. 7 that he debuted that night. And while The Beard’s seventh signature silhouette has yet to officially debut, recently revealed imagery showcases the heavily cushioned silhouette dawning a sleek “Silver Metallic” upper.

Jordan Brand is spending the better part of 2023 revisiting their many classics, from the Air Jordan 3 “White Cement” to the Air Jordan 11 “DMP.” Across the way, Nike, too, is looking back on past releases, reissuing the Dunk Low “UNLV,” albeit this time in a more luxurious, satin-dominant construction.

From the Zoom Soldier to the recently unveiled NXXT Gen, LeBron James brand with The Swoosh has always proffered a cost-effective option to the vast amount of technology – and ensuing price point – of his signature silhouette. And while the Nike LeBron Witness 7 has dressed in Lakers-exclusive colors, the latest proposition employs a concoction of hues reminiscent of The Swooshes’ “What The” era.

First rumored in late May 2022, the Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs” recently appeared in official images ahead of its re-release on Feb. 18. Set to coincide with NBA All-Star Weekend 2023, the re-release marks the third time the sneaker will drop after having debuted during the All-Star celebration in 1998. Original design cues return on the mostly black-colored sneaker, with tumbled leather and suede covering the majority of the upper. Black panther eye-inspired detailing at the lateral heel reprises its role, as does the three-tone tooling underneath. The Air Jordan offering features red and yellow accents throughout the top and bottom halves, bringing Michael Jordan’s championship-winning shoe to the modern era in faithful fashion.

Holiday 2023 is already exciting enough, as numerous Air Jordans — the Air Jordan 11 “DMP,” Air Jordan 4 “Olive Canvas,” and Air Jordan 1 “Satin Bred,” to name a few — are expected to release during the season. But as it turns out, that’s not all the Swoosh has up their sleeve: the LeBron 4 “Graffiti,” too, will be returning at the end of the year, helping commemorate the 20th Anniversary of LeBron James’ partnership with Nike.

The seventh linkup between the North American institution and Montreal-based design studio, the upcoming sneakers enjoy a muted, but premium outfit. Pig suede, leather, and mesh materials throughout the upper divvy up shades of grey, brown, and black. Yet, Justin R. Saunders’ latest New Balance project – the first Made In UK – falls in line with other grey-accented sneaker collaborations with other brands. A counterpart to the muted proposition hasn’t been revealed, as was the case with a past NB 992, but JJJJound may have a green-colored NB 991 in the works.

Throughout the past few months, the Beaverton brand has been toying with the appearance of its iconic Swoosh, rendering it in melted conditions and spray-painted aesthetics, with the latter now coordinating a Roswell Rayguns-inspired colorway across the Nike Air Max 90. While the pair is devoid of any spray paint...