Month: May 2022

Active is one adjective that can best describe the energy of the Air Jordan 4 this year as it has already been released in a slew of striking colorways and has an array of iterations that are in line to drop in the coming months. One of the latter is the Air Jordan 4 “Zen Master” which, after surfacing via early imagery at the top of 2022 has now been revealed via official images.This iteration is inspired by Phil Jackson — Michael Jordan’s former coach who racked up 11 championship rings during his coaching career. Those who played under Jackson’s guidance know that he had a different approach to the game and would often implement obscure rituals within the locker room such as spreading sage before games. This Air Jordan 4 is a nod to his zen mentality and expresses that through its dusted tie-dye patterns that are spread across its entire canvas base layer. Wings and heel pieces are built with a transparent aesthetic and come accented with “Bright Crimson” tongue logos and solid black Jordan heel insignias.Peep the pair above and be on the lookout for these to hit the shelves in the near future.In case you missed it, images of the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT “Citrus” have popped up.

Raf Simons has built a strong profile in the footwear industry, building on his work with adidas Originals with his own (RUNNER) line that has gone on to deliver some of the scene’s most accessible yet avant-garde styles around. But, if pairs such as the Cycloid-4-2001 and Cylon-22 sneakers are too daring for you, then fear not, as Raf Simons has just dropped a duo of Astra slides for Spring/Summer 2022.Appearing in “Black” and “Red” colorways, the Astra follows in the footsteps of plenty of other Raf Simons styles. For example, the 100% polyurethane upper strap incorporates a technical, multi-dimensional component taken from the designer’s (RUNNER) division that connects the strap to the sole, with a section sticking up to act as the home for Raf Simons’ signature block-caps branding.Elsewhere, grooves decorate the entirety of the strap, while the new addition of the Raf Simons “R” emblem, hanging from a tonal D-ring, adds a touch of branded bling to the footwear staple. This is all more prominent in the “Red” colorway, which contrasts the Astra’s black base.Raf Simons’ duo of Astra slides can be seen above and bought from Machine-A in-store and online now for $135 USD.In other news, Nike has revealed the all-new N7 Free Crater Trail Mule.

Following the introduction of a multicolored Nike Air Force 1 Low to the “Sun Club” series earlier in April, Bruce Kilgore’s iconic silhouette returns to the summer lineup once again as a clean two-tone take. The upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Next Nature “Sun Club” arrives in white textured hemp uppers with tan Swooshes and blank heel tabs.The imagery of a hammock strung between two coconut trees is stitched onto the tongue and Move to Zero insignias are printed on the neon insoles, indicating the use of sustainable materials. Eyestays feature raw unfinished edges and a speckled sole unit completes the design.Take a first look at the new “Sun Club” pairs above and stay tuned for release updates in the coming weeks.Elsewhere in footwear, Nike Air Max 1 x Kasina channels Korean traditions through colorful materials.