Month: December 2022

New Balance’s Made in U.K. line is preparing to close off 2022 with an all-new sneaker range filled with elegance reminiscent of the imprint’s infamous “Gentleman’s Pack” that dates back to 2014. Holding similar design cues, the forthcoming sneaker trio is doused in high-quality leather and suede that set it apart from the crowd. Featuring the New Balance 730, 991, and 1500, all three are mutually fashioned with light and dark brown leather alongside soft suede accents. Profile “N” logos shine bright, delivered in diverse variations, while red-toned leather contrasts each pair’s ankle areas and heel counters. White leather trimmings further ornament the pack, all sporting branded tongue embroidery and model-specific touches throughout. Graphic insoles receive sophisticated gilded decor, completing every design with white cushioned midsoles and tinted rubber bottoms. Take a closer look at the forthcoming pack dropping via New Balance and select retailers on December 15 for £170, £200, and £220 GBP (approximately $207, $244, and $268 USD). Elsewhere in footwear, Footpatrol and Mizuno team up for football-inspired “Post Match” collection.

In recent years, the intersection of sneaker culture and golf greens has found its stride. Capitalizing on this, Nike and Jordan Brand have continued to reinvent popular silhouettes and colorways for the sport. One of the most popular models to be featured in a golf-ready variant has been the Air Jordan 1. In both its high-top and low-top presentations, the Air Jordan 1 Golf has gone from taking on collaborations with Eastside Golf to revisiting the popular “Shattered Backboard” look. Now, following a first glance at the pair, the Air Jordan 1 High Golf “Midnight Navy” has been officially revealed.Featuring a color scheme reminiscent of the Air Jordan 1 CO.JP “Midnight Navy,” this revised outfitting of the Air Jordan 1 High Golf offers an eye-catching patent leather finish at its overlays. Supporting these shiny navy panels, a white leather base at the midfoot combines with a soft gray featured at the toe and collar. “Metallic Silver” brings another hit of flashiness to the pair at its Swooshes while a white stitched midsole rests atop a spikeless navy rubber outsole to complete the look.Release information for the Air Jordan 1 High Golf “Midnight Navy” includes a launch date of December 10 via Nike and select golf retailers at a price of $160 USD.Take a complete look at the pair above and for more in footwear, Nike and Kyrie Irving have ended their partnership following Irving’s continued controversial actions.

Nike’s Web3-based RTFKT Studios is now tackling the real world with its new Cryptokicks iRL sneaker.Paying homage to the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Mag, the Cryptokicks iRL is RTFKT’s first smart sneaker. With a futuristic basketball-shoe design, the shoes feature auto-lacing technology, gesture control, walk detection, lighting segments, app connectivity, wireless charging and more. Coming in four colorways, the Ice, Space Matter, Stone and Blackout editions voyage from silver shades to cosmic hues of black complete with several colors.Still centering its Web3 proficiency, RTFKT is set to reveal functionality features through the RTFKT iRL app. Limited the 19,000 units, the brand is set to sell the sneakers through NFTs that will provide access to the physical versions. Those who have the Lace Engine NFT will be able to purchase the sneakers from December 12-16 online. Another way to purchase is through an online drawing from December 7-9, with selected winners able to purchase the sneakers shortly after.Check out RTKFT’s iRL sneakers in the gallery above.In related news, Salehe Bembury announces the release date for his New Balance 990v2 “Sand Be the Time.”