Month: February 2021

Nike is home to an incessant list of lifestyle runners, and this year the Swoosh has explored through its 1999 archives and elected to bring back one of its popular silhouettes from that era: the Air Tuned Max. Official imagery of this iteration has popped up shortly after the silhouette’s “Midnight Navy” installment was revealed.OG schemes which entail darker-toned bases coupled with drab-yet-shimmery overlays are tapped for this retro proposition. And if its color coordination looks somewhat to you, that’s because British rapper Skepta alluded to this very colorway for his Nike Air Max 97 collaboration that launched back in Fall 2017.Most of the real estate is dependent on a “Dark Charcoal” hue which is tasked to flood the knitted base and abstractly-shaped TPU molds that hug the lateral and medial panels. Iridescent overlays abut these darker sections atop the toe caps and ankles as well as the heels, the former of which are presented in “Saturn Red” while the latter channels the a muted green to reflect that of its moniker. Additionally, vivd yellow hits make an appearance atop the throat trimming, backside’s Swooshes and insole backdrops.Semi-chunky midsoles which are sculpted with wavy patterns are dripped in all-black and complemented with a translucent rear end which encases faded brown Air units.So far, a European release date of February 25, 2021 has been confirmed for retailers such as Subtype for $250 USD. A stateside Nike SNKRS launch has yet to be announced.In case you missed it, detailed photos of the Nike Dunk High “Syracuse” retro have surfaced.

Nike and its innovative family of NEXT% models finds itself among the cream of the crop in terms of running shoes on the market right now, and one that has been gaining a sizable amount of steam is the Air Zoom Tempo NEXT%. Following the reveal of its offering that’s inspired by Shanghai architecture, the everyday runner has now been brought to light in a fresh “Hyper Turquoise” colorway.Exuberant in aesthetic, the low-cut model opts to drip its tightly-knitted upper base in its titular tone, which in turn gives way for its darker-themed accents to overtly stand out. Unfinished lateral Swooshes which bleed down onto the midsole, medial side Nike checks, insole branding and heel tabs are all identically styled in black. Furthermore, “Chlorin Blue” notes poke out through the shoe’s branded embroidery that runs down the aforementioned tab.Midsoles are primarily swathed in a clean white, but also bring in more “Hyper Turquoise” splashes which rest atop the forefoot. Exposed Air units are formed with a see-through shell which houses “Chlorin Blue” Air units. All-black outsoles are stacked down beneath to finish off its design.If you’re seeking to cop a pair, Nike Japan has these available now for ¥24,200 (approx. $230 USD).If lifestyle Nike runners are more your style, the Air Structure Triax 91 has been revealed in a retro colorway.

Kiko Kostadinov continues to step back into the past with yet another pair of ye olde-styled shoes, following on from his 00102021 SIROKKÓ-presented Chelsea boot with the new Norman shoe.This Spring/Summer 2021 pair is presented in “Night Tulip/Alpine Green,” which covers the shoe’s Nappa leather base and crepe rubber sole unit. In a similar theme to the Chelsea boots, Kostadinov adds a central design detail that sports geometric designs cut out of the leather, revealing an “Alpine Green” underlayer.Alongside this, the shoe features a stripe of silver metal rivets that lead the eye to the square toe. Elsewhere, details such as a medial-side zipper, a flap-over heel collar, and an outsole that wraps over the heel and toe like a driving shoe have been added, rounding out the pair’s look.Kiko Kostadinov’s Norman shoe in “Night Tulip/Alpine Green” can be seen above and purchased at stockists such as Très Bien for $600 USD while stocks last.For more daring footwear, check out the new range of Bottega Veneta styles from Daniel Lee’s Salon 01 collection.