Category: Footwear Culture

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/5/25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Converse SHAI 001 “Hail Clay” releases October 2nd for $130 USD on Converse.com. Original Story 5/22/25: Fresh off being crowned the 2025 MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is gifting fans a slam dunk…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Varsity Purple” will soon reintroduce one of Nike’s earliest—and wildest—designs. Hyperflights were originally released in 2001, and helped kick off Nike Basketball’s future-forward, seamless era. The original featured a wraparound sole,…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Air Jordan 6 samples are always in high demand, but these newly discovered 1-of-1s are on another level. Instead of test pairs that are typically manufactured to tweak materials and colorways, these two were made…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/4/25: Tom Sachs has just officially announced the Nike Mars Yard 3.0, the latest addition to his famed long-running partnership with Nike. The Mars Yard has been hailed as one of the most important…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Jalen Hurts steps out in the brand new Air Jordan 11 “Love Hurts” Cleats to open the 2025 NFL season in Lincoln Financial Field. The four-time Pro Bowl selection and 2023 Super Bowl MVP unveiled…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Snake” is an exclusive that was gifted to the winners of the third annual Mamba League Invitational. Every year Kobe Bryant’s birthday and Mamba Day are celebrated…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Burna Boy has been named Clubhouse President in a unique collaboration with On. It’s a creative collaboration that takes an interesting approach to sportswear partnerships, giving Burna Boy an opportunity to co-create visuals and music…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike LeBron 23 “Miami Twice” is the next chapter in LeBron James’ 23rd signature shoe series, putting the spotlight on the King’s time in Miami, and the memories that never left him since. Borrowing…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The debut of LaMelo Ball’s line with PUMA has been one of the most impactful sneaker launches in basketball footwear. The latest release in the LaFrance family, the PUMA LaFrance RNR “Grey/Neon” is a bold…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Cargo Khaki” serves as a retrospective on Kobe’s career using one of Nike’s most iconic silhouettes. Kobe’s past collaboratives with the brand have mainly focused on…