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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”.

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.

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”.

The Nike Air Max Terrascape 97 hasn’t been on the market for too long, but it’s quietly become an important part of the brand’s sustainability efforts. Recently, the trail-inspired, partly-up-cycled sneaker appeared in a muted mix of navy and burgundy colors. The mesh and fuse construction across the upper sees the darker of the two colors take over the mudguard, while base layers keep things extra muted in black. Midsole components just above the revolutionary Air Max bubble enjoy a multi-color finish that sees recycled manufacturing floor scraps turn into cushioning. Lastly, the Terrascape offering’s waffle pattern traction underfoot also joins the sustainability initiative, pushing the Swoosh’s “Move to Zero” effort forward.

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...

The Air Jordan 11 Low has long since been a staple of Jordan Brand’s Summer product line. Every year, the low-cut AJXI model signals the start of the warmer months with releases confirmed for April, May, and June, all served up in a variety of colorways that touch on traditions of Jumpman footwear.

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”.

Conceived in 2022, the Terrascape line-up is comprised of several outdoors-inspired models, all of which borrow the DNA of some of the most iconic Air Maxes to ever grace the shelves. And after a very brief hiatus, the collection is beginning to pick up the pace for the new year, ushering in many an additional colorway of the Air Max Terrascape Plus.

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.

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.

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.

Pokémon is easily one of the most influential franchises of all-time, spanning video games, trading cards, and animated series. And for the better part of the last few years, sneaker culture has celebrated the work of Satoshi Tajiri in quite a few ways: alongside official, licensed collaborations, fans all across social media have drawn up a number of concepts, likening silhouettes such as the Air Jordan 4 to Snorlax, Charizard, and the like.

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.

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.

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.

Fresh off a 53 point game against the Detroit Pistons, Luka Dončić and his Jumpman family have indirectly unveiled a Jordan Luka 1 covered in NIKE, Inc.’s iconic “Safari” and “Elephant” patterns. Having debuted in 1987, the dotted print was designed by Tinker...

Greyscale tones have continuously provided a clean slate for the Beaverton brand’s most revered silhouettes, casting a simplified on-foot look for a diverse array of outfits. And while the Nike Dunk has recently indulged in a more experimental lane, the model’s past “Wolf Grey” iterations now return for a fully clothed proposition.

With Teddy Santis at the helm, New Balance‘s Made In USA program has captivated countless new consumers for the North American brand. Recently, the category’s latest NB 990v3 surfaced ahead of a rumored February launch. Covered in premium pig suede, high quality leather, a breathable mesh, the sneaker...

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.

From the Air Jordan 1’s reconfigured tread to the banner’s recent collaborative collection with Eastside Golf, the Beaverton brand continues to dress its hallmark silhouettes in tooling effective for the green. With the Waste Management Open’s final round coinciding with Super Bowl 57, the Swooshes’ latest Nike Air Max 90 G renders a boisterous homage to the state’s desert-like conditions with flaming golf balls and abstract course imagery.