Year: 2022

adidas has quietly released the adiFom Superstar shoes, a clogs-like pair based on the brand’s iconic Superstar silhouette.Arriving in two monochromatic colorways, the adiFom Superstar features a slip-on, shell-toe silhouette that emulates the original sneakers. Retaining the chunky charm of the Superstar silhouette, the new model is crafted to ensure comfort and ease with its lace-free design. Stepping up in sustainability, the shoes are constructed with 50% natural and renewable materials, which feature a foam-like fabrication made of sugarcane derivatives. As finishing touches, the emblematic three stripes can be found on the sides of the shoes, complete with the brand’s hallmarked trefoil embossing on the heel tabs.Retailing for S$‎109 (approximately $81 USD), the adiFom Superstar shoes are currently available for purchase via select adidas websites.Elsewhere in kicks, Nike unveils Ja Morant’s first signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 1.

Nike has signed Ja Morant, Nike Basketball’s “first Gen Z signature athlete,” to its roster. In tandem with announcing the news, Morant has debuted his first signature shoe, the Nike Ja 1.The sneaker launches in a light blue colorway with mesh side panels and a pink and yellow sole. A rainbow ombre swish is featured alongside a stylized “JA” above chevron, inspired by the “verticality, speed and sharpness” of Morant’s skills on the court. A stamp details the name of Morant’s daughter, Kaari.The carefully-constructed chevron pattern is a subtle nod to the motto Morant adopted as an under-recruited college player — “Beneath No One” — motivating his workouts and aim to rise above obstacles to become the force he is today.The Memphis Grizzlies player said he spent over two years working with the Nike design to create the shoe. When approaching the collaboration, he not only wanted the Nike Ja 1 to look good on the court, but also support cuts, jumps, crossovers and dunks. The sole of the shoe is engineered to reduce landing force while maximizing hang time, granting players optimal control over their movement.”Morant, Nike Basketball’s first Gen Z signature athlete, is a revolutionary player who quickly became a global star with his unmatched athleticism and exciting style of play,” Nike VP of Global Men’s Basketball Scott Munson said. “His authentic personality, deep love for his community and family and joy for the game make him very special — on and off the court. We are thrilled to add Morant to our signature roster and can’t wait for everyone to learn more about his first shoe, the Nike Ja 1.”Additional details of the shoe, such as price and release date, will be announced in 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball)In other footwear news, take a first look at the PHANTACi X Reebok Question Low in Black/Pink.

Jay Chou’s Taiwanese label PHANTACi has revealed its collaboration with Reebok for a pair of cheeky, Black/Pink Reebok Question Lows. The collaboration appears to give a nod to one of Jordan Brand’s most recognizable retro shoe, the Jordan 11 “Bred” with its colorway and construction.The collaborative shoe sees the Question Low dressed in all-black, constructed in a mix of materials including leather and matching patent later toe boxes. Highlighting the PHANTACi co-branding is the “PH” logo graphic on the tongue, heel, as well as side panel and insoles in grey while the Reebok logo is highlighted in pink and black on the tongue and side panel, respectively. Additional pink contrasts accent the “18” printed on the insole, a nod to the birthday number of creative director and founder, Chou. The shoe comes with black laces as it sits atop a white midsole and pink rubber outsole to round out the shoe. The PHANTACi x Reebok Question Low collaboration releases today on December 25, 2022 on PHANTACi’s website for those looking for a last-minute Christmas Day purchase.In case you missed it, here is the Jordan Zion 2 “Barely Green.”