Nobody sponsors more schools than Nike, and if you didn’t already know, they’re releasing a huge Air Max “NCAA Pack” that includes special pairs for some of the biggest names in collegiate sports. The model of choice here is the Air Max Solo, a new-ish silhouette that released last year and has since flown under the radar in the Beaverton brand’s Air Max lineup. Given Nike’s lack of marketing for the Air Max Solo and the shoe’s $100 price point, the prevailing notion until now was that Nike thinks of the Solo amongst the likes of the Air Max SC, Air Max Excee, other outlet specialties. While t ..read more

It’s been a bit quiet on the Nike SB x Nyjah Huston front as the Californian pro skater’s signature shoe hasn’t surfaced since the end of last year. Perhaps as one final bang before moving onto the next silhouette, the Swoosh delivers an rock-solid take on the model by covering the entirety of the upper in a marble-like pattern. Arriving in earthy neutral shades, the Nyjah 3 leverages the blank canvas of its upper, lending it to the metamorphic rock. Distinct, uneven lines go from toe to heel, while the heel pull-tab replaces NYJAH with a victorian-esque detailing, possibly nodding to a specif ..read more

It hasn’t even been a year since Nike made the decision to bring back the Alpha Force 88. Though a collaboration with Billie Eilish brought some extra juice to the archival silhouette, they’ve largely played the new run of the silhouette straight- relying on OG colorways or ones that hit very close to them. It seems that strategy is still in full effect with the latest edition, the Nike Alpha Force 88 “Black/White.” This formulation falls somewhere in between the original “White/Black” and “White/Tech Grey” pairs that introduced the model back in the 80s. The white sockliner is the main change ..read more

New Balance has a hot shoe for every modern sneaker trend. The New Balance 550 evokes retro aesthetics, the New Balance 1906R captures tech-runner appeal, and new slides, mules, and loafers speak to consumer’s growing fondness for slip-on footwear. The focus here, however, is on the increased popularity of trail shoes, a movement that’s best captured by the New Balance 610. Like several of its outdoor-ready counterparts both inside and out of the Boston brand’s umbrella, the New Balance 610 is best defined by its layered, utilitarian upper. While most colorways feature mesh or nylon at the bas ..read more

The Jordan Stadium 90, the latest hybrid formulation, has emerged as JB’s foremost lifestyle model. While its palettes sometimes pull from the rich backlog of Air Jordan proper, most instead have gravitated towards easy-going, conservative adornments. Take the colorway at hand, a heavy dose of “Sail” and “Light British Tan” helping the silhouette embrace the classier side of things. Though the overall profile of the shoe means its intended for daily wear, the comprehensive neutral makeover at work here makes it carry a “special occasion” sort of feel. Materially, the Air Jordan 5 side panel sw ..read more

Will there be a Nike Vapormax Flyknit 2024? That remains to be seen, but for now, the Nike Vapormax Flyknit 2023 maintains its status as the Beaverton brand’s tentpole fusion of Flyknit and Air. The latest pair to hit nike.com wears black and “Aquamarine/Rapid Teal” makeup between its upper and lower halves halves, sticking to a reliable color blocking formula. Stitched “Rapid Teal” accents help define the shape of the black Flyknit base up top, while a white Swoosh adds contrast to the shoe’s dark palette. A close-up look at the sole reveals a slight transition from “Aquamarine” to “Rapid Tea ..read more

Nike isn’t cooling on the Dunk Low any time soon, especially now with summer on the horizon. It’s been one of the most popular and best selling seasonal shoes since it came back in force in 2019, and while diehard sneakerheads might be jaded, the Dunk Low still captures (and cashes in on) broad appeal from casual buyers. Official images of Nike’s latest grade school Dunk Low showcase a dark mix of black and navy pebbled leather, almost undistinguishable from a distance given their similar tone. The toe, eyelets, and heel panels take black treatments, while the Swoosh and “Nike Air” tab present ..read more

Though much of Nike ACG‘s appeal comes from its archival oddities and their cult following, the imprint has introduced plenty of impressive styles in their modern history. One of the biggest standouts, the Nike ACG Mountain Fly, continues to roll on as a seasonal spotlight model, taking to “Sail” & “Vapor Green” in its latest look. A smattering of neutrals sets the tone on this shoe, with a brown sockliner mirrored on lateral ACG branding and speckled on the midsole. Cream hues paint synthetic overlays, and white peeks out from the bottommost layers. That foundation sets up a classic ACG f ..read more

The ramp up in supply for the Nike Dunk Low isn’t just meant to benefit the grown-ups. More than ever, it’s a full family proposition, with an increasing number of colorways intended for the kids only. That’s exactly the case for the latest Nike Dunk Low, draped in a piping combination of “White/Mocha/Gum.” By this point, it isn’t only sneakerheads who can clock the two-tone “Be True To Your School” color-blocking that runs over this pair. “Mocha” or “Coffee Brown” is the topline shade, literally- painting the uppermost overlays, the laces and the Swoosh. Familiar platinum white falls undernea ..read more

Considering we’re still in the throes of the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 4, it’s hard to even think about the next Jordan Brand celebration. Nonetheless, 2025 brings on one of the most important birthdays in the imprint’s history- the 40th year of the Air Jordan 1. We already received word of the Air Jordan 1 “Bred” expected for next year, and now it’s joined by its palette swapped sibling. It’s a low-cut version of the iconic sneaker, clad in the indelible black & blue leather. Additionally the ’85 subtitle tips off that it’ll emulate the 1’s original shape, continuing the “return ..read more