Month: November 2022

Following a long line of collaborations celebrating its 25th anniversary, Pokémon now returns with another footwear collaboration with PUMA. Having partnered with Clarks Originals for Wallabees and Crocs for Clogs, the upcoming series delivers five sneaker styles inspired by the Kanto starter Pokémon and Pikachu.Bulbasaur and Pikachu appear on the PUMA Rider FV modern classic, Charmander takes up the Slipstream Lo 1987 basketball shoes, and Squirtle is featured on PUMA Suedes featuring icy translucent soles. Each silhouette takes up the distinct hues of their respective Pokémons with the element types featured on the heel tabs and face graphics appearing across the tongue tabs, charms, and co-branded insoles with additional details including Pokédex numbers printed on the inner side of the tongues.The five Pokémon x PUMA styles are set to release November 12 via PUMA, Footlocker, and select retailers in adult and children sizes.Elsewhere in footwear, New Balance 9060 surfaces in “Burgundy.”

Nike has added yet another Fall ready iteration for its new Air Max 95 lineup. This time around, the shoe’s colorway takes inspiration from nature’s green surroundings.The Nike Air Max 95 “Black Earth” arrives in a black, earth, sequoia and cargo khaki color scheme. The shoe is constructed in a mix of materials, featuring mesh, leather and suede. Each of the overlay panels are highlighted in a gradual tonal green gradient. The toe box is highlighted in suede, giving the texture of moss to stick to the nature theme of the shoe. 3M reflective materials detail the shoe, which sits atop a black rubber outsole.Take a look above at the Nike Air Max 95 “Black Earth” slated to arrive by the end of the year in select retailers and on Nike for $180 USD.In case you missed it, the New Balance 920 returns in an understated “Kelly Green” colorway.

Last week saw the release of COMME des GARÇONS HOMME’s latest project with New Balance, a simple take on the New Balance 550 in two colorways. Arriving in “White with Black” and “Black with White” color schemes, this release came in at a whopping $265 USD while offering looks that many noted New Balance to have affordable alternatives to. Now, following the collaboration selling out at various stockists, New Balance has ushered in a nearly identical pair, sans the CdGH branding.Arriving in yet another grayscale makeover, the New Balance 550 in “Black with White” joins a bevy of colorways launching at the start of November. Its synthetic leather upper favors a nearly all-black look while white sneaks in at the branding elements and collar. Standard to the fan-favorite sneaker, a stitched midsole joins a rubber outsole in white and black respectively.Release for the New Balance 550 “Black with White” is scheduled for November 1 at a price of $110 USD via New Balance and select retailers worldwide.Check out the pair above and for more footwear news, New Balance has outfitted the New Balance 2002R in another aged colorway that features pre-worn styling.