Month: August 2022

After leaks and teasers, Patta and Nike have officially unveiled the collaboration Air Max 1 “The Next Wave.” The latest release continues the joint work from the two brands, which introduced “The Wave” last year and has since revisited the construction in a range of colorways.“The Next Wave” features introduces a new colorway, featuring an elevated brown leather construction described as “Dark Russett” alongside “Metallic Silver” mesh a burgundy lining and light blue details. The campaign imagery also teases a second colorway, which replicates the signature Wave pattern in a tonal white design. The new release is inspired by the Africa proverb “Each One Teach One,” supporting Patta’s ambition to create and foster a global community. To further this goal, Patta is also launching a two-day mentorship exchange at Nike’s SHAPA Soweto community center in Johannesburg.Launching the collaborative shoe and mentorship program, Gee Schmidt, co-founder of Patta, said:“SHAPA serves as a safe space for the next generation of athletes and leaders. By bringing an exchange via the Patta Academy, we are thrilled to collaborate and connect with some of the brightest kids on the African continent through SHAPA.For us, satisfaction comes from developing product as a means to connect with our community in a deeper way. Our business was built by a collective, both physically and intellectually, and we drive success by celebrating the fabric of our community and collaborating with them at every launch.””The Next Wave” shoe has been captured in a campaign from US-based photographer Shaniqua Jarvis, featuring a range of creatives including New York grill maker Eddie Plein, illustrator Aya Brown, DJ DBNGogo and entrepreneur Wireless G.The collaborative Patta x Nike Air Max 1 “The Next Wave” collection will release on August 12 via the Patta web store, physical locations and via SNKRS in Europe. The Patta Academy mentorship will commence in August.In other footwear news, check out the Dunk Low in “Dark Driftwood.”

Demna’s Balenciaga Paris Sneaker broke the Internet when it first appeared in its $1,850 USD “Destroyed” form, let alone ones that sported a pre-worn aesthetic. Now, Balenciaga is bringing the pair back with a “BB Monogram” refresh, looking cleaner than ever before.While the sneaker is divisive, its popularity — and newsworthiness — rode on the pair’s distressed aesthetic. For the new “BB Monogram” iteration, Balenciaga crafts the pair from a jacquard polyester-cotton upper that’s decorated all over with the aforementioned logomania. Sure, a washed effect does make for a slightly worn look, but the detailing is far neater than pairs that have come before it.Here, you’ll find a light amount of dirtying to the rubber toe cap and frequently throughout the sole unit’s design, while house cues like branding on the toe and sizing on the heel can be prominently seen. Dirtied laces are perhaps the most anti-fashion part of the sneaker, while a darkened tan vulcanized outsole rounds the pair off.Balenciaga’s Paris Sneaker in the “BB Monogram” design can be yours for $850 USD. Take a look at the pair above and pre-order it online now.In case you missed it, check out this week’s issue of Sole Mates, which spotlighted Hebru Brantley and his adidas Originals Forum collaborations.

Building on an early look, we now have an on-foot look at the Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low “Orange Lobster.” The upcoming release is expected to continue the lobster-inspired collaboration series between the retailer and Nike’s skateboarding division that began back in 2008.Drawing from the look of the rare Orange Lobster, the Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low “Orange Lobster” brings together elements of both the “Red Lobster” and “Yellow Lobster” colorways. The shoe feature a mix of “Violet Ore/Medium Ash/Black/Muslin/Burgundy Crush” with two-tone nubuck orange uppers accented by speckles. Branding comes in the form of orange Swooshes with framing, “NIKE SB” tongue tags, “NIKE” embroidered at the rear and printed Zoom Air insoles.Additional detailing comes in the form of white tongues, matching laces, white/orange plaid sockliners and black rubber bands around the forefoot regions. Elevating the shoe are black midsoles with contrast stitching and orange rubber outsoles.The shoes are expected to come in special packaging marking the collaboration, along with Friends & Family variations.Take an on-foot look at the Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low “Orange Lobster” expected to release later this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YankeeKicks ™️ (@yankeekicks)For more footwear news, take an official look at the Nike Air Max Scorpion “Wolf Grey.”