Month: July 2021

If you’re a Space Jam fan or a sneakerhead, it’s been a heck of a start to July for you — earlier today we saw three different Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired takes on Nike’s LeBron 18 Low, and now that trifecta is set to be joined by a new Air Force 1 Low “Computer Chip.” Seemingly drawing from the gigantic servers and the digital world seen in the first Space Jam: A New Legacy trailer, this low-cut Air Force 1 offers a more digital, less cartoon-centric look that its compatriots. However, that doesn’t mean it’s lacking for flair.Uppers are composed entirely of black leather, save for the quarter panels which take on a silky synthetic material. From heel to toe, this build is covered in tonal computer chip-inspired detailing, save for the quarter which diverges again with blue embellishments. Though the print may seem entirely mechanical, if you look closely you’ll see the silhouettes of movie characters ranging from Bugs Bunny to a cartoon iteration of LeBron James. Blue tongue badges, blue insole hits, black midsoles and glow-in-the-dark green outsoles finalize the look.The Space Jam: A New Legacy x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Computer Chip” will release via Nike SNKRS on July 16. Its MSRP is set at $120 USD.For more Space Jam news, check out HYPEBEAST’s exclusive interview with Xbox principal designer Elliott Hsu, who broke down the inspirations and processes behind the Space Jam: A New Legacy x Nike x Xbox collaboration.

There’s certainly plenty of conversation going around the sneaker community about how Nike may be crossing the line when it comes to the outpour of Dunk releases, but as long as the sportswear imprint is attracting interest and income, it’s likely that it will keep this train going for as long as possible. After being revealed in a “University Red/White” palette, the Dunk Low is now showing off its monochromatic “Triple White” installment just in time for Summer.Uppers are built with the usual materials as supple leathers make up the side paneling while a breathable mesh is used for the tongues. Save for the stark black notes found on the Nike branding on top of the tongues and the insoles, the rest of the base layer is clad in a crisp white hue. Both the midsoles and the treading down below contribute to its angelic appeal as each of these components are also served up with colorless finishes. If you’re on the hunt for an alternative to your all-white Air Force 1s and want another low and sleek Nike model to add to your warm weather rotation, these just might be the ones to cop.Nike hasn’t announced a release date yet, but it’s likely that SNKRS and other retailers will be dropping these in the coming months.In case you missed it, official photos of the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Hare” have surfaced.

Space Jam: A New Legacy’s theatrical debut is right around the corner, so some of Looney Tunes’ biggest stars — and fiercest rivalries — are taking up residence on Space Jam star LeBron James’ Nike LeBron 18 Low. Earlier, we saw a Wile E. Coyote/Road Runner pair that comes packaged with a special Xbox controller, and now we have a look at two more showdown styles: one that sees Bugs Bunny face off with Marvin the Martian, the other that pits Sylvester against Tweety Bird.First up is Bugs Bunny, taking a break from berating his old foe Elmer Fudd to pester Marvin the Martian. Bugs and Marvin’s pair offers a split upper that melds a gray lateral side with a pink Swoosh and a black medial side with volt accents, giving off slight Air Max 95 “Neon” vibes. Heels are split between gray and military green, and the left shoe’s inner tongue shows Marvin’s peeved visage while the right shoe’s inner tongue displays Bugs’ hand holding his signature carrot.Next are Tweety and Sylvester, who discard the yin and yang style of Bugs and Marvin in favor of a light gray build with a black gridded pattern plus black and yellow accents. Sylvester’s menacing paw can be seen on the left inner tongue, Tweety’s yellow feathers and bright blue eyes on the right inner tongue. There’s a crackling print on the black heel cage, and Sylvester’s famed “Sufferin’ Succotash!” catchphrase is printed on the Air Max cushioning unit.Both pairs also features some similar accents. There’s a Tune Squad badge on each shoe’s outer tongue, while insoles feature a full-color print of their respective characters. Cartoon-ized versions of LeBron’s crown logo are embroidered on each heel, and both boast a hybrid Air/React cushioning setup for a comfy feel.Expect this duo of Space Jam-inspired LeBron 18 Lows to release via the Nike webstore on July 16. Each is priced at $160 USD.Need more Nike news? Take a look at Nike SB’s lineup of collaborative SB Dunks for the Tokyo Olympic Games.