Category: Footwear Culture

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Ronnie Fieg’s collection with ASICS has become one of the most storied chapters in contemporary sneakers. He has collaborated on over 100 unique sneakers with the Japanese lifestyle brand over the last 15 years. His…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Performance is personality with De’Aaron Fox’s new UA Curry Fox 2 “Lexington,” a colorway curated for your next statement play. Bold black details hit the lining, strap and midsole, while white splatter art across the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Field General 82 “Zebra” style injects wilderness into the tried and true 1982 trainer silhouette with wild animal print colorway. This pair has a pony hair upper in black and white zebra stripes…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UNDEFEATED has made a big first impression in South Korea, debuting a pop-up shop in Lotte World Mall in Seoul. For the grand opening of its temporary store, the LA-based streetwear brand dropped a series…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The New Balance 2000 “Pearl Grey” is a new take on the contemporary runner, starting with a sleek purple gradient base. Grey overlays wrap around the upper with the ABZORB midsole fully clad in a…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Whitaker Group x New Balance 740 “Willful Bias” For Discovery aims to shine a light on one of the sneaker company’s forgotten silhouettes. After their successful 990v4 and 998 “Willful Bias” drop, James Whitner…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Decades since its release, Nike Shox NZ is coming back with a refined take on the Shox R4. The Nike Shox NZ was the sleekest, most aerodynamic Shox sneaker of its time. The shoe had…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low “Pale Vanilla” Samples have leaked, providing fans with another look at La Flame’s never-before-seen archival sneaker designs. As one of the most sought-after collaborators for both Nike…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Sp5der x adidas Superstar is allegedly in the works. This is a highly anticipated collaboration that could potentially be a big step for Young Thug’s Atlanta-centric label, Sp5der. Famously known for large spiderweb artwork…

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…