Month: January 2023

Following her ultra-functional collaboration with Reebok, recognized designer Nicole McLaughlin is now teaming up with Diemme for a utilitarian footwear collab that continues her upcycling journey. McLaughlin has made a name for herself through her innovative format of repurposing everyday household staples, such as turning candy pouches into shorts or tennis balls into oven mittens. The inventive creative continues her practice alongside Diemme by making the brand’s Maggiore silhouette her own with forgotten materials found in Diemme’s footwear factories. Arriving with one base and three detachable uppers, the concealed layer is a simple suede mule that boasts a wavy linear pattern throughout. Tonal zippers run through the mudguards and into the medials, allowing the upper half to be attached easily. The collaborative release comes equipped with blue, beige, and green uppers made from waterproof ripstop designed to be completely removable. These convert into serviceable bags to carry your personal items everywhere you go. Each textile features metallic clasps and toggles in place of traditional laces, while additional knobs adorn the rears for a smooth ride. Take a closer look at Nicole McLaughlin’s Diemme Maggiore at every stage in the gallery above. The collaboration will be available to purchase on January 18 via the Diemme website. Elsewhere in footwear, Awake NY and ASICS debut the brand-new GEL-NYC with two colorful collaborations.

Manchester-residing streetwear label Clints has just presented its latest footwear release: the all-new Stomper silhouette.Clints has come on leaps and bounds since it was featured on Hypebeast’s “Brands to Put On Your Radar” list last year. For example, Junior Clints’ label opened its first-ever flagship store in the heart of Manchester, all while supplying various Stepper sneaker drops, a revitalized edition of its TRL silhouette, and seasonal apparel offerings.As a brand that started as a footwear label — before it eventually moved into apparel — it’s important for Clints to stick to its roots with unique designs that bring a breath of fresh air to the sneaker community. This was seen perfectly with its Patta-co-signed Stepper silhouette, and this new Stomper boot is more of the same with pragmatic undertones and a mix of playful Y2K-esque influence.The Stomper holds similarities to the classic Timberland six-inch boot, with leather paneled overlays around the ankles, while its rubber sole — which is coated in a blacked-out hue — features a grippy tread that’s designed to withstand slippery surfaces. Available in a selection of colorways from vibrant pink, orange, purple, and green, to more understated versions in grey and black, the Stomper is also complemented by double-stitched Clints branding along the lateral side.You can have a closer look at the latest Stomper pack from Clints above and be sure to keep an eye on the brand’s official Instagram page for further release details.In other footwear news, take a look at the latest Ellis Penny Loafer from Blackstock & Webber.

The famed Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series told got its power from its ability to take its viewers into a world of powerful, mythical monsters and their skillful duel masters. Last year, adidas immortalized its various characters through a footwear capsule, and now it has just announced its newest addition to the family: an Adi2000 inspired by Yami Yugi.The spellbinding offering is replete with striking details that reference the main character’s get-up. A majority of its upper build comes fashioned with premium smooth leather that’s dyed in black. The stripes have been engineered with gold-plated molds and feature spiked icons inside that likely represent his wild hairdo. The eye icon that’s seen on Yugi’s Millennium Puzzle is debossed on the throat while the tongues split their branding between tonal “Time to Duel” on the right shoe and “King of Games” on the left. Additionally, the kicks are housed inside a special shoe box that features golden, show-inspired branding with Millennium Item lace jewels, Exodia hangtags and a limited-edition Dark Magician card.Looking to cop? You can find these dropping on January 26 via adidas CONFIRMED and select retailers for $120 USD.For other news, an adidas Crazy 1 “Regal Purple” colorway has been revealed.