Category: Footwear Culture

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Jordan Brand has packed October 2025 with collaborations, retros, and new colorways that keep momentum heading into the holiday season. Some pairs are confirmed, while others like the Chase B x Jordan Jumpman Jack and…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/29/25: he Fragment x Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Sport Royal” has surfaced with new images. The release date is expected February 2026, with stock rumored to be limited to just 15,000…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Virgil Abloh Archive has announced a series of new additions to Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibit at Paris’ Grand Palais. Opening September 30 and running through October 10th, the display features a previously unseen…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t waiting for the season to begin to make headlines. The reigning Finals MVP just teased an all-white Converse SHAI 001, keeping the spotlight firmly on his signature sneaker line. This clean look…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Jordan Brand will be releasing a 30th Anniversary Air Jordan 11 “City Pack” in November 2025 to select regional retail partner locations across North America. Each exclusive colorway will be linked to a specific city:…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 9/29/25: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Year of the Horse” has surfaced with a first look ahead of its January 2026 release date. Original Story 7/17/25: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Year of the…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Jordan’s iconic “Jumpman” poster ad returns as the Air Jordan 1985 BE@RBRICK. This legendarily quotable image first appeared in 1985, adorning posters and walls everywhere. The 100% figure (7 cm) dons the same outfit MJ…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Air Jordan 11 “Mojave” lands in Jordan Brand’s Holiday 2025 collection as a Las Vegas exclusive drop to celebrate the silhouette’s 30th Anniversary. This special release captures the allure of the desert while also…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. For fall, the Nike Vomero Plus will create a sound and fury with a new splatter pattern unlike previous Vomero releases. Nike’s Vomero silhouette has a reputation for soft cushioning among veterans in the sneaker…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike revives the iconic silhouette of the Air Max 95 with a fresh take in “Black/Bright Ceramic”. Featuring a breathable mesh upper, the model showcases Summit White netting with Light Graphite, Metallic Silver, and Anthracite…