Month: February 2021

Earlier this month, Nike told its design team to really let their creative juices flow and the result was the hugely popular Air Force 1 “Popcorn.” Now, the sportswear giant continues the theme with its latest Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage, once more buttering up the pair in more than just one way with a similar “Popcorn” makeover in a “White/Coconut Milk” colorway.Firstly, the “White/Coconut Milk” colorway that adorns the premium and incredibly buttery leather used on the Blazer is a different shade to the “Coconut Milk” hue on the AF1. Here, it appears in a blue tone, but that’s no bother as it only adds to the retro theme that details the pair and bring in its familiar “Popcorn” touches.For example, Nike’s “Fresh Since ’77” slogan acts as a double entendre and appears in cursive metallic gold stamped lettering on the lateral rear-quarter, while other retro touches come in the form of a tongue tag that looks like a bag of popcorn, sitting well against the exposed foam tongue.Chrome red embroidery reading off Nike’s moniker on the creamy leather heel tab is yet another retro touch, and leads the eye back round to the similarly-toned Swoosh where you’ll notice a golden popcorn pendant handing from the eyelets. Once more, this premium detail is joined by other luxe touches such as the cream laces that run over the tongue.Unlike its accompanying AF1, the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage “Popcorn” is set to be a bit easier to cop — however, by no means will this pair sit. The sneaker is set to release on March 9 at retailers such as Asphalt Gold, and will be priced at €109 EUR (approx. $132 USD). Take a closer look at the pair above.For more daring Nike shoes, check out the ISPA Road Warrior in all its glory in the latest installment of Sole Mates, which this time around features sneaker and product designer Mr. Bailey.

With miserable winter running (hopefully) done and dusted until later in the year, it’s time for runners to begin planning their summer jaunts. As leggings and thermals are replaced with shorts and T-shirts, a new sun-ready pair of runners fit for the occasion might top the wish list.After debuting its Adizero Adios Pro in a “Signal Coral” colorway last year — before “Sunrise Bliss” and “Dream Mile” followed soon after — adidas Running returns for 2021 with an all-new “Screaming Orange” colorway of the world record-breaking sneaker.Flexible, breathable and lightweight, the Adizero Adios Pro boasts a “Screaming Orange” Celermesh upper that sits atop a Lightstrike Pro foam midsole. Returning energy with every stride, the midsole houses carbon-infused rods and a carbon heel plate, alongside optimal cushioning.Designed for faster, longer runs, the Adizero Adios Pro has already proven its worth by breaking a handful of world records, including a 57 minute 32 second half-marathon in Valencia last year.Now in its fourth iteration, the Adizero Adios Pro “Screaming Orange” is set to launch on March 1 via the adidas webstore and will retail at £170 (approximately $240 USD).In other sneaker news, Nike has given its Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% a crisp “Hyper Turquoise” makeover.

Serving as a continuation of a partnership launched last year, we now have a closer look at the Maison Margiela x Reebok Classic Leather Tabi.Coming in tonal “Black” and “White,” the new style serves as a distilled take on the signature codes of the fashion house and sportswear name. Building on the evolved design language from Margiela Creative Director John Galliano, the Classic Leather Tabi is an innovation marked with heritage, where fashion and functionality collide for contemporary yet timeless appeal.The collaboration sees Reebok’s iconic Classic Leather running shoe from 1983 reimagined with Maison Margiela’s Tabi created in 1988. Constructed of premium nappe leather, the entire silhouette has been deconstructed for the distinct split-toe design. Branding comes in the form of dynamic Vector logos formed by overlays on the sides, Reebok badges, co-branded tongue tags and Margiela’s stitching on the rear above the printed heel tabs.Rounding up the design of the shoe is a plush matching sockliner and solid EVA sole that helps express the signature footprint that serves to mark the collision between Margiela and Reebok. Additionally, each shoe comes complete with a tabi toe sock for comfortable wear.Priced at $300 USD, the Maison Margiela x Reebok Classic Leather Tabi will be available from February 26 on Maison Margiela and Reebok’s websites, with a wider release at select Maison Margiela locations and retailers like HBX.For more footwear news, take a closer look at the CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death.”