Year: 2022

First introduced in March last year in a volt-like shade, the Nike Air Max Pre-day combines classic ’80s Nike design cues and the latest innovations in footwear technology. The result is a bold new silhouette that touts a “reductive design,” highlighting the shoes’ most vital component, the iconic Air Max cushioning unit.  Following the release of minimalist “Summit White” and “Black/Gray” pairs in April of last year, Nike now introduces a “Warm-core” iteration dressed in a mix of cozy fabrics.The uppers are seen in a white jersey material with tan hairy suede panels applied throughout the shoe. Blue contrast stitching is added across the canvas eyelet overlays, and workwear-inspired fleece is applied to the heel. Lateral swooshes are lined in yellow felt and markered Nike logos are featured on the insoles. Below, the shoe’s new signature sole unit comprises a yellowed midsole, chrome blue cushioning, a fully exposed Air Max unit, and a tire black rubber outsole.Take a look at the Nike Air Max Pre-Day “Warm-core” above and look for the pairs to release on Nike’s website and select retailers in the coming weeks for $160 USD.In other footwear news, Maison Margiela dips the Replica sneaker in patent blue leather.

Nike’s “Shroud” sneaker enhancement is back with its placement on the Air Force 1 Low, now in a black, white and cobalt blue colorway.The Air Force 1 sneaker was given the laceless makeover treatment back in 2021 for the all-white classic colorway, and has now made a return with subtle camo-print details and stark color contrast. The updated version features a black leather upper with a lowkey black camo print toe and toe box, cobalt blue collar and back tab, and an affixed cobalt blue camo print “Shroud” over the tongue guard.The “Shroud” includes a contrasting black zip-front with a silver metal Swoosh zipper pull, while the Swoosh itself, eyelets, midsole and outsole are all white.A release for this new sneaker is expected to announce in February, with availability on Nike’s website.In other sneaker news, Balenciaga decked out its new runners in hi-vis hues.

Since its inception in 1975, Italian shoe brand Lomer has garnered a reputation for producing durable and sturdy walking boots, while more recently, it’s also caught the attention thanks to its eccentric styles and vibrant colorways, and its recently-released Badia II MTX is a prime example.Arriving in iterations of “Claw/Soleil”, “Flag/Yellow” and “Pine/Lamb”, the MER-TEX covered shoe houses a short toe box and protective rubber toe bumper, with a colorful suede and nylon combination upper.Sat atop a medium rigidity Vibram Friction sole for excellent off-road traction and a PU Heel for effective shock absorption, each shoe is completed with perforations for extra breathability and embroidered branding on the side.Each colorway of Lomer’s Badia II MTX is available to buy now from the Outsiders Store, retailing at £160 (approximately $220 USD).In other footwear news, ASICS has revamped its running-inspired GEL-1090 silhouette.