The Nike Flyknit Haven was announced just months ago alongside its sibling silo, the Nike Flyknit Bloom. Though they approach it from opposite angles, the two new offerings chart forward a new path for Nike’s once-tentpole technology. The moc model at hand continues its understated run by opting for a conservative “Black/Sail” do, set to release this Summer. There isn’t much to say about the palette working here- black and white is one of the most reliable combinations in the footwear world, and it again does well in this application. However, painted over the profile of the Nike Flyknit Haven ..read more

The Nike Killshot II put on one of the best sneaker revival tours of the modern era a few years back, ascending from the archives to become one of Nike’s best sellers in the late 2010s. The retro tennis shoe typically consists of a white leather base, grey suede overlays, gum soles, and a pop of color on the Swoosh. That’s why this Air Force 1 looks so familiar. While it’s probably a stretch to say the Killshot II directly inspired this pair, the similarities are too apparent to ignore, especially since the “Malachite” hue of the Swoosh and heel matches perfectly with one of the Killshot’s mos ..read more

As things stand, it’s shaping up to be a bittersweet ending to the New Orleans Pelicans season. Zion Williamson put on an absolute clinic through three and a half quarters of action versus the Lakers in the #8 v. #9 playoff matchup. Yet as has been a frequent story in his career, an injury forced him out of the lineup for the closing minutes. Their seaon now rests on a head-to-head against the Kings on Friday, so now may just be the last time this season to give him his flowers, a prompt answered by the upcoming Jordan Zion 3 SE “Orchid.” It’s another monochromatic look for Zion’s 3rd signatur ..read more

Air is a huge part of Nike’s past, present, and future, and the Air Force 1 played a huge role in bringing that technology to light back in the day. It wasn’t the first shoe to feature an air unit, that distinction goes to the Tailwind, but it introduced tons of consumers to Air technology and laid the groundwork for many of the brand’s Air-focused ambitions. Bruce Kilgore’s design and the technology that powers it have stood the test of time, and it’s all celebrated on Nike’s modern AF1 interpretation; the Air Force 1 EVO. The EVO’s defining feature is its visible Air units, showing tech that ..read more

The public may not be thinking of the Olympics just yet, but sneaker brands are already in full swing with what they’ll be showcasing in Paris. adidas is the latest to get in on the action, unveiling their full product range that’ll grace the pitch, the track, the boxing ring and everything in between in just a few months’ time. While traditional black & white remains the overriding palette for each of these shoes, the true thematic tie appears on their midsoles. The tones of pink, red and orange are representative of a fiery motif, intended to represent the burning passion that each inter ..read more

From the school of Flyknit shoes with bulky soles a la Air Max Scorpion comes the Nike Flyknit Bloom, already released in several colorways and set to adopt a more consistent release schedule in Summer 2024. The Bloom represents one of three new inventive Flyknit shoes taking to market in 2024, joined by the Flyknit Haven Moccasin and high-top Flyknit Venture, with the Bloom sitting pretty in the middle when it comes to height. Official retailer images showcase a new “Light Bone/Sail/Phantom” colorway set to touch down this summer, a stray from the first few Bloom designs that wore darker fabr ..read more

Almost two years after its debut, we can safely say the New Balance 9060 has been a smash success. Comfortably on the brand’s podium alongside the New Balance 550 and New Balance 1906R, the design team in Boston is revisiting the well for their latest formulation, the New Balance 8040. The design language that crosses over the 9060 is most apparent with the sole unit, a 1-to-1 graft of the chunky, blocky design that characterizes that silhouette. However, the design of the upper is brand-new, a development we really haven’t ever seen in the NB catalog before. It’s somewhere between a moc, a lo ..read more

The Nike Air Max Plus Drift departs from the mainline version in quite a few ways, but it maintains the distinction of being a great canvas for gradient patterns. Pretty much all colorways released thus far feature a gradient at the base, setting the direction for new drops as the model continues its introductory run. The same goes for this “Concord” pair pegged for Summer 2024. Official images showcase a liberal use of that titular hue, confined to the tongue, lining, midsole, and TPU underlays that span the full length of the upper. The base gradient starts with blue at the forefoot before f ..read more

A constant of new seasonal offerings from Nike, the Air Force 1 keeps on keeping on. With most of us already dreaming of poolsides and beachfront, the latest edition of the Bruce Kilgore classics is right there with us, clad in an oceanic mix of “Phantom” and blue. Especially via the suede eyestays and opposing upper panels, the neutral shades employed here steer bring the AF1 close to a sandy look. The baby blue accents that dot the Swoosh and branding tabs stick to that theme, adding a self-evidently aquatic atmosphere. The design closes out with a gum sole underfoot, a classic addition that ..read more

With Kawhi Leonard’s 2024 post-season set to tip-off this Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, New Balance is ready to outfit the stoic superstar with his newest signature shoe – the New Balance KAWHI 4. Today, the brand reveals two upcoming colorways that are set to release on April 26th with an MSRP of $160. First up is a classic white/black/red rendition that is designed to align with the LA Clippers uniforms. Straightforward and no-frills, much like Kawhi’s persona, this “Transcend the Game” colorway speaks to the All-NBA mainstay’s thirteen year career as a dual-threat. Opposing that team ..read more