Category: Footwear Culture

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Springing straight from winter, the OAMC x WTAPS x Vans Collection has three silhouettes with a beefed up, hardier construction than previous collaborations. WTAPS has done a few collaborations with Vans, but the addition of…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The New Balance’s 991v2 “Raven” debuts in a familiar but fresh-feeling way for long-time 99X heads. The colorway pays homage to the line’s heritage of earth-toned colorways seen on early-2000s UK releases, while breathing new…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Rick Owens x Converse DRKSHDW One Star Pro is here with a fresh new spin. The focus of the drop is on texture, by way of the full pony-hair upper. This feature gives the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UConn Basketball just unveiled one of its cleanest exclusives yet, and the Nike Kobe 5 Protro UConn PE might be the pair that defines the Huskies’ 2025–26 identity. The program has worn plenty of Kobe…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The notion of community, within the space of sneaker culture, has been living rent free in my head lately. What it was? What it is? What it will it look like going forward? But one…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Vomero Plus “Natural/Pecan” is dropping soon with a subtle earth-toned color scheme. The mesh upper has swirled waves in a pattern that resembles past Vomero silhouettes while keeping the perforated design common to…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Footpatrol x adidas Superstar arrives with a winter-ready design that pays homage to 20 years of collaborations. The pair has a familiar feel, but steps up with its all-ostrich-leather construction that keeps things streamlined…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The adidas Purechill debuts as the brand’s newest recovery slip-on, kicking off with a comfort-first build that feels significantly softer than past casual slides. adidas has played around with foam-based slides for a while now,…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 11/14/25: The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 “Black/Volt” is now available on Nike.com. Original Story 2/27/25: Nike Sportswear is reviving a fan-favorite basketball classic—the Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 “Black Volt.” Originally launched in…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike is bringing back the Nike PG 1 “Flip The Switch” in 2026, giving fans of Paul George’s early signature era something to get excited about again. Even with Nike pushing new faces like Ja…