Year: 2022

South Korean imprint ADER Error and Converse have officially unveiled the centerpiece of their upcoming collaboration, featuring a distressed pair of classic Chuck 70s dressed in ADER’s signature blues. The joint project is titled ” Create Next: The new is not new,” alluding to the cyclical nature of fashion.The collaborative pairs are found predistressed with a number of unconventional and deconstructed elements including double-laces intertwining both conventional and rope laces, contrast-stitched tongue tabs, and cutout blue canvas panels stretching around the metal eyelets. The title slogan is printed across the sides and “The New” and “Not New” text is found in cursive on the tip of the toe. Rounding out the look are classic outsoles featuring blue piping accents, black heel banners, and semi-translucent checkerboard bottoms.The ADER error x Converse Chuck 70 will be available exclusively online on January 9 through ADER error before releasing via other channels. A complimentary apparel collection is expected to drop alongside the footwear as teased by Le Syndrome below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A D E R (@ader_error) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Le Syndrome Official Instagram (@le.syndrome) View this post on Instagram A post shared by A D E R (@ader_error)Elsewhere in footwear, here’s an official look at the Nike Air Max 97 “Athletic Company.”

ASICS has just released its hybrid trail shoe in partnership between Kiko Kostadinov Studio and its ASICS SportStyle development team. Merging the midsole and outsole construction from the GEL-SONOMA with the 15-50 cross-country model, the high-top silhouette sees boot-like support with the comfort and weight of a sneaker. Made for both the city streets and the outdoors, the US2-S GEL-SONOMA 15-50 MT features GEL cushioning, a rugged tread pattern, and is available in three outdoor-inspired colorways. Priced at ¥16,500 JPY (approximately $125 USD) the US2-S GEL-SONOMA 15-50 MT is available now over at BEAMS. In other footwear news, Eastbay is shutting down its business in 2023.

For those who missed it, a Christmas Day gift from Kelsey Amy, a Senior Designer for Jordan Brand and Nike, came in the form of a holiday-themed breakdown of an unreleased Air Jordan 8 “Eight-Nog.” Inspired by eggnog, the festive beverage is nodded to with the shoes cream and brown presentation. While it isn’t expected to hit shelves, if it did release it’d be a shoo-in for Hypebeast’s best Christmas sneaker list.In this thematic look for the Air Jordan 8, a smooth leather base is equipped with a soft off-white shade that replicates eggnog’s creamy properties. Perforations typically found on the silhouette also appear while the overlays favor a brownish off-white with brown cinnamon-like speckles throughout. A chocolate brown splashes into the mix at various hardware and accent elements, starting at the tongue with a red Jumpman and continuing at the lining, heel tab, strap clip and detailed midsole. It also blends with a cream shade at the stitched heel piece as a “Sail” rubber outsole completes the pair.Unfortunately, this “Eight-Nog” flavor of the Air Jordan 8 is not expected to ever release with it either serving as a PE or friends and family exclusive.Fresh Eight Nog ? pic.twitter.com/LYrfag4Eq7— Shme (@kelshmeamyy) December 25, 2022For more footwear news, a first look at the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Vibrations of Naija” has surfaced, featuring Nigerian design inspiration.