Category: Footwear Culture

The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Mamba Out” will return in Summer 2026, a special Mamba Day release marking its 10th anniversary. Back on April 13, 2016, Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game. That night sparked the first “Mamba Day,” and Nike dropped the Kobe 11 through NikeiD (now Nike By You). Fans were…

The Air Jordan 40 gets a classic “Chicago” makeover, and it leans heavy into Jordan Brand’s most iconic DNA. White leather sets the stage, broken up by black details and those familiar Varsity Red accents. The Sail midsole adds a slightly aged feel, the kind that reminds you of worn-in classics from the past. Here’s…

Kith Classics and adidas Running have collaborated on a six-pack collection to celebrate more than 60 years of performance history. The Heritage Running collection looks back at major milestones in adidas’ footwear timeline, re-releasing iconic models from across the decades. The collection begins in 1972 with the introduction of the ultra-lightweight SL 72 OG, a…

Kith x BIRKENSTOCK’s ongoing collaboration rolls into Fall 2025 with a new interpretation of the brand’s Boston clog. Celebrating the silhouette’s imminent 50th anniversary, the brands drop the Braided Boston, building on the hand-braided artisanal techniques from the style’s 2023 London drop. Crafted in premium cow suede, the clog features woven detailing throughout the upper….

The 2000 “Light Chrome Blue” is sure to satisfy retro sneakerheads while appealing to everyday style seekers. Throwback elements like off-white midsoles, metallic silver overlays and grayish ABZORB pods ooze nostalgic vibes. At the same time, details like the breathable mesh upper with contrasting “Light Chrome Blue” details make the shoe feel fresh and modern….

UPDATE 8/20/25: Detailed product shots of the Air Jordan 4 Black Cat 2025 sneaker release have surfaced. This stealthy retro returns with black suede uppers, tonal mesh overlays, metallic lace eyelets, and Nike Air heel branding. The 2025 version stays true to the original Black Cat design from 1989, a nod to MJ’s black panther…

UPDATE 8/20/25: The Nike Total 90 “Pink Foam” will release September 3rd via SNKRS. Original Story 5/23/25:Nike’s bringing the sauce and the sugar back this summer with the Nike Total 90 III “Pink Foam”. If you ever wanted your kicks to look like candy and play like a legend, these are it. This retro soccer-inspired…

Chris Brickley has worked with everyone from All-Stars to rising rookies. Now the trainer steps into sneakers with PUMA. His own pair: the All-Pro NITRO 2 “Empire Legacy.” This one leans heavy on New York ties. Cream leather and rough suede nod back to classics like the Clyde and Suede. A stitched “1948” patch marks…

Sporting an icy finish, the New Balance 2000 “Blue Ice/Grey” is a collaboration of early millennium running and millennial-age freshness. Primarily consisting of ice blue mesh and synthetic materials in the upper, the look is contrasted by bold white accents. A splash of classic grey accents on the midfoot “N” logo, tab on the tongue,…

UPDATE 8/20/25: Additional detailed product photos of the Travis Scott x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low OG have been revealed ahead of its September 20th launch. A standout detail is the knotted lace lock, seen attached to the black laces, bringing a fresh twist to this iconic collab. Original Story:In celebration of the 40th…