Month: September 2021

Allen Iverson’s Answer IV and Shawn Kemp’s Kamikaze II are two of the most iconic silhouettes in Reebok’s retro hoops archive, and the brand has brought both of them together for a new “Semi-Solar Gold” two-pack. Both shoes boast a striking design language, so the “Semi-Solar Gold” offerings highlight their key pieces with rich, colorful accents.Iverson’s Answer IV uses a black leather base and collar shroud with a reddish-orange tone dubbed “Baked Earth” on its toebox, midfoot overlays and heel detailing. “Semi-Solar Gold” is then placed on the lateral forefoot’s I3 detailing, the midsole’s DMX cushioning embellishment and the midfoot support shank. A red portrait of AI’s head on the outsole rounds off the look. Kemp’s Kamikaze II offers an interesting material composition of its own, mixing black nubuck panels with black suede toeboxes and heels. Its signature zig-zagging overlays offer up an ombre-style fade that starts with “Semi-Solar Gold” leather towards the heel before giving way to a hot “Flash Red” suede on the forefoot. This detailing is replicated on the midsole, which is stuffed with DMX cushioning for comfort. The Reebok Answer IV and Kamikaze II “Semi-Solar Gold” are both available via the Reebok Japan webstore now. The former is priced at $140 USD, the latter at $120 USD.For more from Reebok, check out the faux fur-lined Fxxking Rabbits x atmos x Reebok Instapump Fury.

Beauty products are a recurring theme in Jordan Brand’s fall 2021 women’s retro releases. The Air Jordan 4 “Shimmer” was inspired by natural makeup palettes, and the soon-to-release Air Jordan 14 Low “Red Lipstick” draws from — you guessed it — red lipstick. First revealed back in June and seen in greater detail at the end of August, the “Red Lipstick” is a luscious and vivacious take on the Air Jordan 14 Low.The vast majority of the “Lipstick” upper is made of simple black suede, with the rich red shade that gives the shoe its nickname appearing on the tongue, throat and collar. However, the most overt nod to lipstick can be found on the left shoe’s insole, which features a repeating red lip print behind a Jumpman logo. The right shoe’s insole swaps the print for Michael Jordan’s signature, and branding is served up by a jeweled badge on the lateral midfoot, a rubberized hit on the heel and a small Jordan spellout on the top of the tongue. Down below, toothed black midsoles are speckled with white flecks and cut by a metallic silver midfoot shank to complete the look.Expect the Air Jordan 14 Low “Red Lipstick” to release on September 16, pending official confirmation from Jordan Brand. The MSRP will likely be set at $170 USD.For more Jumpman news, take a detailed look at the forthcoming Air Jordan 1 “Dark Marina Blue.”