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 10/3/25: Cool Kicks releases official statement after raid and arrest of owner Adeel Shams. BREAKING: LAPD Busts Cool Kicks LA Owner Adeel Shams for Alleged Fake Sneakers pic.twitter.com/XgjPTO17U2 — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 3,…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike A’One “Sequence” PE is the latest in a line of player exclusives for Jewell Loyd. However, these sneakers have an even more meaningful layer for Loyd. She has consistently used sneakers as canvases…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike SB Dunk Low “Safari” is set to launch Holiday 2025, bringing one of Tinker Hatfield’s most popular designs back to life. The print was originally featured on the 1987 Air Safari, an Air…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Air Jordan 4 SE “Somos Eternos” is joining Jordan Brand’s annual Día de Muertos collection in 2025. Celebrated all across Mexico and beyond, the holiday commemorates those who have passed away with customs such…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 10/3/25: Veneda Carter gives us another look at the fragment x Nike Book 1 “Blue Python” collab. As of now, there is no release date scheduled. Original Story 12/12/24: Devin Booker’s “Book Club” sneaker…

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 “Obsidian/Thunder Blue” gives Sergio Lozano’s mid-nineties classic a monochromatic update. The layered upper features a mix of Deep Obsidian and Thunder Blue hues, accented by Cool Grey details on the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Onitsuka Tiger is heading down the runway with Versace for the first time this Spring 2026. Fashion today is all about collaborations between sneaker brands and designers, and with streetwear continuing to shape high fashion,…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Bold and eye-catching, the Nike Astro Grabber “Gym Red” pairs a velvet upper with an audacious ruby red hue. Gem-like silver star accents adorn the shoe, while a touch of rose on the tongue offers…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Union x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High OG marks a rare three-way collaboration between Chris Gibbs, Hiroshi Fujiwara, and Jordan Brand. Following the momentum of the recently released Union “Chicago/Shadow” 1s, this project…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Ja 3 Valentine’s Day is the latest chapter in Ja Morant’s audacious sneaker history, dropping in time for the 2026 holiday. After several releases in Morant’s own line, this drop reveals Nike’s strategy…