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 10/11/25: The “Black Cat” Jordan Trunners are now available on Nike.com. Original Story 7/25/25: Jordan Brand steps up its game off the court with the new Jordan Trunner O/S “Black Cat” in Black/Anthracite. Designed…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Kith is opening a new chapter following the renovation of its NYC flagship, and it’s doing so in style. After back-to-back New Balance collaborations, Ronnie Fieg’s brand serves up another hit with the Kith x…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 10/11/25: The “Pink Blast” Jordan Trunners are now available on Nike.com. Original Story 7/10/25: Jordan Brand is pushing innovation further as part of its 40th anniversary with the new Jordan Trunner O/S “Pink”. This…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The latest Nike A’One “Candy Corn Queen” pays homage to Halloween while remaining true to Aja Wilson’s style. The gradient upper in White, Chrome Yellow, and Safety Orange channels the tri-layered confectionery treat synonymous with…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. adidas Originals and Seoul-based Thug Club come together for their first-ever worldwide full-body range. Born in 2018, Thug Club interprets subcultures through hip-hop swagger, biker culture, and postmodern aesthetics. The subversive streetwear label has been…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Air Jordan 9 OG “Space Jam” is officially returning this Fall 2026 to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Space Jam, the blockbuster hit film in which MJ wore the exact same pair in. It…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Jordan Brand’s retro revival continues with the release of the Air Jordan 17 Low “Black Patent” in Fall 2026. After the silhouette was reintroduced in 2024 with OG colorways and special edition collaborations, the next…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” is officially returning in Fall 2026, almost 10 years after its last release. The sneaker, originally released in 2003 before making a comeback in 2015, is one of the most…

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Stussy x Nike Baltoro “Light British Tan” is yet another excellent release from the two as they continue to retool and reinterpret classic Nike silhouettes. A hardworking 90s trail boot that was constructed to…

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 “Houseflies” brings a pestilent spin to the iconic silhouette for Halloween 2025. Nike continues its yearly Halloween Pack tradition with this release and the Air Force 1 Low “Houseflies,” adding…