Category: Footwear Culture

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 90 “Neon” comes back with that charged-up look the line has always handled well. You get a stack of greys — Pearl Grey on the mesh, deeper Charcoal and Anthracite around…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Undefeated x Nike Air Max 95 Geo Exclusives Pack expands the model’s legacy with four city-specific releases, each tied to a classic OG color story. UNDEFEATED has been on a roll this year, yet…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 12/10/25: Official photos of both the Kobe Bryant x Nike Phantom 6 cleats, in low-top and high-top versions, have been added below. Expect a release during December 2025 for $305 USD each. Original Story…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The UNDEFEATED x Nike Air Max 95 “Neon” brings one of the model’s most recognizable colorways back into focus, this time through a New York–only launch capped at just 600 pairs. UNDEFEATED has been stacking…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The .SWOOSH x Nike ReactX Rejuven8 Slide brings the “touch grass” meme into sneaker culture with a clever outdoor twist. Nike nods to digital chatter again, similar to past playful colorways that turned internet phrases…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Air Jordan 17 “Doernbecher” brings one of Jordan Brand’s most elusive models back into the spotlight, and this year’s designer, Zach Rumbaugh, delivers a pair with real emotional weight. The program has produced a…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. OVO is closing out the year with a Marvel team-up that feels like it’s been sitting in the vault for a while, waiting for the right moment. The drop goes live December 12, and the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium pushes Nike’s design language into experimental territory with a scorched aesthetic that mirrors Baumeister’s sculptural approach. Fresh off her National Design Award win, the designer brings that momentum…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The WOODstack x adidas Adistar Control 5 captures the energy of New York’s grind from its first glance. This colorway blends deep reds, steel-silver overlays, and soft blue accents to mirror the emotional climb many…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Wale x Nike GT Future signals a return to storytelling that once defined Nike Basketball. The move feels intentional, especially as Frank Cooker continues restoring the era when artists and athletes helped shape the…