The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is huge for Michael Jordan who owns the Charlotte Hornets, was raised in the state and was educated at UNC. Jordan Brand is taking inspirations from MJ’s presence in North Carolina to create its collection of off-court retro sneakers. The Jordan Brand 2019 NBA All-Star off-court collection honors MJ’s…
Checkerboard print canvas is synonymous with Vans from Jeff Spicoli to Howard Wolowitz. For its spring 2019 range, the Southern California label is offering up a blurred revision to the classic look. The stylized treatment is given to editions of the Slip-on and Authentic. The optical blur illusion look plays out in a standard black and white treatment. The kicks are currently…
adidas Running has just dropped its latest colorway release of the Ultraboost. Defining the look, adidas employs active red accents against a white base. Structurally, the sneaker is ready to kick up dust in a technically tuned mix of breathable, bouncy, responsive and supportive tech. This is accomplished with a Torsion infused BOOST sole, Primeknit upper with a TPU support overlays. This…
Nike Sportswear’s Air Max line is adding a new silhouette this year, the Air Max 720. Following on last year’s Air Max 270, the brand new sneaker made its public debut at the recent Paris Fashion Week. The shoe coins its name from its innovative new midsole, stemming from the idea that the Air Unit is visible both horizontally and vertically. The…
UK based size? has teamed with adidas Originals for an exclusive January release of the Kegler Super. The inspiration for the design is beer, specifically German beer from Bavaria. Joining two German past times together to create a premium silhouette: the Bavarian state is famous for producing some of the finest beers in the world, and the area Rothenburg ob der Tauber, was…
Nike Sportswear is working with a leopard pattern to style a trio of silhouettes as part of its spring 2019 collection. The lineup includes the Air Max 95, Air Max 98 and Air Force 1 Sage. The print focused design is achieved in beige across the three kicks with with subtle energetic accents. The collection is set to launch on the 2nd…
adidas’ famed European City Series is active to start the year with the reissue of the Brussels entry to the collection. The Brussels initially debuted in the early 1970s and the West Germany-made original boasted a brand-new black and orange colourway; unseen on other silhouettes, the simple-yet-striking combination quickly led to the model becoming an icon. Proving popular amongst adidas aficionados, the two-tone palette…
As part of its spring season offerings, adidas Originals is pulling the Rivalry High from its arrive. The 80s era basketball silhouette is donning classic for the drop in New York Knicks team colors. Staying true and honoring its predecessors, the latest Rivalry iteration will feature premium leathers that nod to the famous “Team Series” from the late 80s. The model stands out in…
Portland Trailblazer Damian Lillard is an adidas Basketball veteran. He is now getting ready to launch his fifth signature sneaker with the brand. The Dame 5 takes form with a performance construction that is made comfort, stability and traction in the words of adidas. Dame’s latest signature features full-length Bounce cushioning and a lateral banking barrier for on-court stability. The upper is designed with…
Pharrell and adidas are ready to put their foot forward into the coming Chinese New Year with a couple of thematic sneaker drops. The collection includes the Crazy BYW, which Williams has dressed in a scaly dragon textured pattern over its Primeknit build. AMBITION is then stitched across the upper, giving the sneaker an aspirational quality for the new year. The color…
