Category: Footwear Culture

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Jerry Lorenzo introduces the Fear of God Athletics Basketball II.5, an evolution of his Basketball II model. The II.5 features almost identical tooling from its predecessor, including radial traction and the barely-there “Athletics” branding on…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. FACETASM’s inaugural collab with ASICS arrives in the form of the GEL-KAYANO 14 “Organic Beauty”, which will drop September 20 in Japan. The shoe features thirty different hues inspired by the natural world, with colors…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The SBTG Nike SB Dunk Low from 2006 is officially making its return—sort of. Rather than a true retro, Singaporean artist SBTG is re-releasing pairs from his personal archive, giving sneakerheads a rare shot at…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Air Jordan 1 Low Method of Make v3 “Sail” brings Jordan Brand’s quest to reimagine the classics into the present. Decked out in Sail, Coconut Milk, Anthracite, and Metallic Silver, the pair blends nods…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The New Balance Numeric 770 revisits the popular CXT770, a cross-trainer loved by many in the 90’s. Now nearly 30 years later the CXT770 is reborn as a skate shoe while maintaining that retro aesthetic….

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/8/25: The ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16 “Tomo” will release on September 27, 2025, for $170. Pairs will be available at Extra Butter, Sneaker Politics, Concepts, Feature, Somewhere, Lapstone & Hammer, and The Whitaker Group. ASICS…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Our Legacy Work Shop x Converse Chuck 70 is a collaboration that updates vintage techniques on two new interpretations of the silhouette. Our Legacy was established in 2005 in Stockholm, Sweden. The brand has…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Hellstar x adidas Superstar is a collaboration that brings flames, graphics, and showstopping details to an iconic silhouette. Hellstar is a streetwear brand that launched in 2020 in Los Angeles. Since then, the brand…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike pays homage to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ color palette with the Air Max TL 2.5 “Black/Yellow”, which arrives Fall 2025. The upper fuses mesh and synthetic overlays in black with splashy yellow accents on the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Looking worn and handmade, the Jordan Zion 4 “Voodoo” drops this September. Featuring a dirty sesame canvas upper, this shoe exhibits prominent black cross-stitching throughout its sides, heel, and tongue. That rugged look distinguishes the…