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 9/20/25: The Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite “EA Sports FC” firm-ground soccer cleats will release on September 29th, 2025 via Nike.com and select retailers. Original Story 8/2/25: Nike and EA Sports have joined forces…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/20/25: Nike reveals official photos of the upcoming Dunk Low GTX (Gore-Tex) “Black” colorway. Expect a release during Holiday 2025. Original Story 8/22/25: Nike is continuing the Dunk Low GTX all-weather line with the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike KD 18 “Light Smoke Grey” balances aggressive performance and crisp, clean design, making them a perfect pair for Kevin Durant to lace up for his Houston Rockets debut. The upper is crafted with…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Air Max 95 “Burgundy Crush” makes an instant impression with its bold blend of colors and textures. Dark burgundy crush, metallic red bronze, and silt red deliver the maximalist color palette for these….

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Kobe Bryant is a cultural legend in the sneaker industry as well as sports in general. However, he continues to impact the fashion side of footwear with shoes like these Nike Kobe Offcourt Slides. This…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Halloween season is almost here, and Crocs has a pair of cult horror villains ready to drop on you. The Crocs Horror Pack 2025 features Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees, Child’s Play’s Chucky, and…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Kobe Offcourt Slides “University Red” drop this October 2025 and combines utilitywear vibes with Kobe Bryant’s on-court legacy. The new design comes after the “Deep Royal Blue” pair and is another fresh take…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike will release another Realtree sneaker that mixes neutral and camo hues this fall. Soft suede replaces its usual leather upper, and muted rattan and brown tones layer to keep this shoe grounded. Heel panels…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike Sportswear is releasing the Nike Total 90 III “Metallic Silver” which evokes a classic early 2000s soccer feel. The “Metallic Silver” colorway drops following the “Denim” version of the Total 90 III, but this…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike SB and Ishod Wair have consistently amped up the fusion of function and storytelling with their shoe releases, and the latest iteration is no exception. Titled the Nike SB Ishod 2 “Billiards”, the latest…