Month: December 2021

Fans of the Nike LeBron 2 are in for a treat in 2022. The pair is expected to return next year in not only the original colorway but in new ones as well. The classic color scheme sees the shoe in black, crimson and white — bringing sneakerheads back to 2004 when the shoe was first introduced. The Nike LeBron 2s are LeBron James’ second signature shoe and are slated to make a return for the first time ever early next Fall.The shoe is a chunkier silhouette that boasts a prominent velcro strap around the ankle and the heel. The design also features a ballistic mesh upper and premium leather overlays on top of a double-stacked Zoom Air sole unit. The signature Nike Swoosh is highlighted in white on the ankle strap while the branding LJ23 and King James lion logos are overlayed on the leather details. “LeBron” is embossed into the heel as additional subtle characteristics of the shoe.Sole Collector reported that in the past, LeBron has incorporated the Air Zoom Generation to other Nike LeBron models including an updated version of the LeBron 2s in cheetah print he wore in 2014 and another in a “Dunkman” color scheme.Look out for the Nike LeBron 2 in a number of colorways for 2022. Stay tuned to Nike for additional details.In other footwear news, Nike Blazer Low Jumbo “Mismatch” has officially been unveiled.

After connecting with UNIQLO for a Fall/Winter-ready apparel capsule collection and Danner for a two-piece Willamette Valley launch, White Mountaineering is further broadening its footwear initiatives via a collaboration with Mizuno to ring in 2022 the right way. The two parties have cooked up a duo of Wave Prophecy 10 colorways, both of which are expressive of the Japanese imprint’s minimalistic design language.For each take in this assemblage, Yosuke Aizawa calls upon his signature monotone and sophisticated design elements and slaps them onto the modern day runner. The first offering is done up with a stealthy theme. Synthetic uppers are filled in with a black backdrop and is styled with wavy design lines across the side walls and Mizuno’s signature emblem on the quarters, all of which contrast with a muted gray. White Mountaineering branding is dropped off onto the collars and tongue tabs, the former of which pops out in white while the latter is printed in dark gray. Aggressive sole units are mostly colored with black but feature angelic speckles in the forefoot and white interiors on the back ends.Its release sibling is presented with a much brighter-toned arrangement. A charcoal grey hue kicks things off on the toe box, bleeds into the top half of the lateral and medial panels and gradients into white just before the midsoles. Various shades of gray also pop up on the collars and patent leather heels while the laces contrast with white to achieve a snowy mountain-inspired aesthetic. The hollowed out bottoms carry the same set of hues as the upper as it features speckled wallpapers and layers of white and gray sole pieces.If interested, you can find White Mountaineering dropping these on January 8 for ￥29,700 (approx. $258 USD) .Looking for more news? Peep a closer look at Mizuno’s Pro Series 221, 223, and 225 golf irons.

NEIGHBORHOOD and adidas are no strangers to collaborative projects, and in 2021 alone, the two parties converged for various footwear collaborations atop the Superstar 80s and the Campus. And to ring in the new year with a bang, the streetwear label is once again aligning with the Three Stripes for an adidas NMD_R1 makeup that is smothered in paisley patterns.The kicks were revealed by the Japanese brand’s founder and CEO Shinzuke Takizawa via detailed in-hand shots. Black is the stand out color for these collaborative sneakers as it covers the knitted base, suede-infused toe caps, mid-foot stripes and heel overlays, and the interior linings. The beauty is in the details here as various patterns do the talking. White and intricate paisley graphics adorn most of the upper half while polka dots outfit the shoe laces.Midsole pieces are presented with various forms of striking details as well including the “NEIGHBORHOOD” spell out on the forefoot’s block and the BOOST cushioning that comes pre-yellowed from the toes to the mid-foot while the heels are drenched in all black.You can check out a closer look here above, and note that a January 2 release date has been confirmed by Takizawa.In other sneaker news, Pharrell Williams and adidas Originals unveiled its premium basics winter collection.