February 2023 - Page 7 of 54 - Sneaks & Kicks Footwear

The Broken Arm and Salomon Revisit the XT-Quest 2 for Another Collaboration

February 25, 2023

In the first couple months of 2023, Salomon has hit the ground running in terms of rolling out a barrage of new footwear offerings that fall under its collaborative arm and its inline division. The former has seen projects with the likes of and wander and Pas Normal Studios, and now it’s set to revisit its ongoing partnership with Parisian boutique The Broken Arm. To follow up on the restock of their X-DESALPES collaboration, the duo is turning their heads back to the XT-Quest 2 for another collaboration.Only a single image of the forthcoming team-up has been revealed so far, but we can already tell that’s equipped with striking details. Exterior overlays have been prepared with cowhide fabrics and are dyed with muted gray and black color-blocking. Quarter panels host olive green molds to add some militaristic flair. Around the toe boxes sit a glossy overlay that comes readied with weathered black and gray graphics to add to its nature-inspired motif. Pops of orange then poke out through the Salomon logos that rest on the tongues and heels.Interested in copping? These are slated to drop on March 2 via The Broken Arm and on March 9 via Salomon.For other news, Salomon launched its “EQUIPE” apparel capsule to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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Official Images of the Nike Air Max 90 G PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Edition

February 25, 2023

So far this year, Nike has demonstrated a proclivity for using its Air Max Golf silhouettes to honor golf’s biggest tournaments, such as the AM1 G “Always Fresh,” or the AM90 G “Desert.” The brand has once again given the latter model a facelift for THE PLAYERS Championship, considered to sit alongside the four major championships as the biggest tournaments on the golf calendar.With the official colors of the tournament being blue and gold, the accents of the sneaker are accordingly dressed up in the same hues, starting with the gold coin tongue logos, contrast stitching, gold bordered Swoosh and royal blue sock liner.By contrast, the upper section is primarily made up of an interchange between neutral white and platinum. The former is used on the mid-foot and mudguards, while the latter covers the toe boxes, tongues, laces and quarter overlays. Wrapping up the highlights are the full-length overlays where a brush off effect reveals dancing palm trees and other flora, as well as the insoles which carry the same theme.Look out for a release ahead of THE PLAYERS which is set to begin on March 9, 2023.While you’re waiting, take a look at Metalwood Studio’s brand new SS23 collection.

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Official Images of the Nike Air Max 1 “Shima Shima”

February 25, 2023

Update: Following the return of the Air Trainer 1 “Shima Shima” last year, the Air Max 1 “Shima Shima” has now been officially revealed by Nike. While the Swoosh has yet to share its release plans, its expected launch date is March 10 at a price of $160 USD. For more information, check out our original coverage below.Original Story: First introduced by Nike in 2003, the “Shima Shima” motif is resurfacing this year on the Nike Air Max 1. Early leaked images of the pair have been floating around the Internet in recent months, but this newest set of on-foot photos has revealed the kicks in great detail.Important details to call out right off the bat are the remixed tongues and the interior linings. The former trades out the traditional Nike branding for labels that are styled with bold red Japanese characters and brown backdrops while the latter is fitted with brown and white stripes. Upper halves of the sneakers are designed with a trio of neutral tones. Standing out across the base is a “Plum Eclipse” hue which styles up the laces, Swooshes, mudguards, and Nike Air branding on the rear while “Wolf Grey” hits inform the heel overlays and and quarter panels. From there, “Summit White” pokes out through the collars, and toe boxes. Down below, the midsole piece arrives in all-white and is glued above a two-toned treading.At the time of writing, the Swoosh hasn’t confirmed a release date, but you can likely expect the Nike Air Max 1 “Shima Shima” to launch in the coming months for $160 USD.For other sneaker news, check out a closer look at the Tiffany & Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low.

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