Month: October 2021

LA-based footwear label Athletic Propulsion Labs has released a sporty limited-edition footwear collection in collaboration with science fiction film Dune, introducing three uniquely shaped silhouettes built with high-performance technology.The APL Superfuture found in red is inspired by the House of Tyranny, and most notably features Load ‘N Launch technology that was banned by the NBA due to its potential to instantly increase vertical leaps by up to 3.5 inches. The mesh uppers are supported by a series of synthetic panels and elastic straps, and TPU adds reinforcement to high-wear areas for increased durability. A padded ankle collar in the rear complete with Velcro straps provides extra support, and a speckled rubber midsole and semi-transparent white outsole complete the laceless silhouette.The TechLoom Bliss low-top slip-on is the brand’s lightest running shoe ever at 6.8 oz, inspired by the iconic desert planet in the film.  Uppers are dressed in beige nylon mesh with a custom milled satin strap across the midfoot. A speckled Propelium midsole that claims better midsole integrity than conventional EVA incorporates a durable rubber outsole below fitted with a forefoot crash pad.Meanwhile, the Techloom Defender Atreides is a weatherproof silhouette inspired by the evergreen forest homeland depicted in the film. Made to tackle extreme weather, the turquoise uppers are lined with water repellent materials and the interior is lined with a waterproof vapor barrier. A supple Lycra tongue allows for a free range of motion, and a thick sail midsole and grooved dark blue outsole provide elevated traction.The limited-edition footwear capsule is now available in both men’s and women’s sizes exclusively at the APL website and the APL Flagship Experience at The Grove in Los Angeles. Prices range from $220 to $325 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Athletic Propulsion Labs (@apl)In other footwear news, Travis Scott has SNKRS pass drops and other activations planned ahead of his 2021 Astroworld festival.

When Nike first unveiled its wacky Blazer Mid ’77 Jumbo back in August, HYPEBEAST said that because the original shoe is essentially a blank canvas it allows the Swoosh to reimagine the pair in completely new ways. Following in the footsteps of the first pair comes two new colorways, “White/White/Sail/Dark Russet” and “White/White/Sail/Black,” adding the same exaggerated design language that appeared on the inaugural “Black/Bright Crimson” offering.The Blazer’s signature mid-top design remains apparent despite plenty more going on in Jumbo form. For example, we now find a jumbo-sized Swoosh hit up the mid-panel and wrap around the rear, sitting underneath an elastic heel section that’s fitted with heel tabs. Leather and suede have been used heavily throughout the shoe’s construction, with the latter appearing at the toe as per the Blazer aesthetic, while a padded exposed foam tongue can also be seen.However, more uniquity appears towards the sole unit where an exaggerated herringbone outsole has been added as an ode to the typically flat sole on the original pair. The tongue tab that sits on top of the laces has also been supersized, while stitching all around is much more evident than before.Nike’s Blazer Mid ’77 Jumbo in both “White/White/Sail/Dark Russet” and “White/White/Sail/Black” can be seen above and purchased from Nike’s website for a snip under £100 GBP (approx. $137.50 USD).For more reworked classics, check out the MAGIC STICK x Clarks Originals Wallabee Boot pack.

Following its link-up with BEAMS BOY earlier this year for a GORE-TEX take on Wallabee boot, Clarks Originals returns for Fall/Winter 2021 alongside Tokyo-based retailer MAGIC STICK for two runs at the epochal silhouette.Arriving in two classic colorways of “Maple” and black, this collaborative take features MAGIC STICK’s “THE CORE” logo on the heel counter, while its laces are made with reflective material and rounded out with a “Bolt Yellow” tip — a key color for the Japanese label. The look is completed with a traditional Clarks Originals fob, which is accompanied by a blue MAGIC STICK iteration and sits beside a hanging grey tassel.The Magic Stick x Clarks Originals Wallabee Boot is set to drop on October 29 and will be available via both the Magic Stick webstore, and in its Tokyo store, retailing at ¥30,800 (approximately $270 USD). View this post on InstagramA post shared by MAGIC STICK ENTERTAINMENT (@magicstick_tyo)In other footwear news, check out the footwear brand uniting the worlds of sneakers and NFTs.