Month: March 2023

The year is 2016. adidas is picking up momentum off the back of the UltraBOOST and NMD and with a Consortium collection that featured highly-anticipated UltraBOOSTs from brands such as Wood Wood, solebox and Hypebeast. Before the collection’s launch, sneakerheads were found cutting the cages off of UltraBOOSTs — an approach that would then find itself included as an official design for the first time. With solebox, a taupe uncaged colorway with orange-red accents and suede detailing had people across the world fighting for pairs. Now, it continues its partnership with the Three Stripes as the two German companies pay homage to 2016’s work with new UltraBOOST 1.0 and Ultra 4D colorways.Both looks revisit the subtle gray from ’16, this time favoring monochromatic finishes. Similar to the preceding pair, the solebox logo replaces the UltraBOOST and Ultra 4D text found at each respective shoe’s heel while both carry a sock-like Primeknit upper. Looking closer at the UltraBOOST 1.0, a cage appears with various bits of it removed to mimic the finish of concrete. As for the Ultra 4D, it favors an uncaged approach with a transparent branding panel at the heel. Lastly, both outsoles have a glow-in-the-dark finish to illuminate each step.For those interested in grabbing either pair of shoes, the solebox x adidas Ultra 4D and UltraBOOST 1.0 will be presented at the brand’s exclusive vernissage event on March 16 at Lobe Block in Berlin where all attendees can enjoy exclusive pre-access to the Ultra 4D. Following this, the collaborative Ultra 4D will launch on March 17 via solebox and the UltraBOOST 1.0 will land on shelves March 31 via solebox as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by solebox (@solebox)In other footwear news, Y-3 has graced adidas’ new UltraBOOST Light silhouette — adding painted touches that include Yohji Yamamoto’s signature.

UPDATE: After revealing its collaborative Nike Air Max 95 capsule via a cheeky campaign video, Corteiz has finally announced the release date for its anticipated team-up. The green colorway will officially launch via the Corteiz website on March 10 at 7pm GMT. It hasn’t been confirmed by Nike yet, but a global launch will likely follow at a later date.ORIGINAL ARTICLE:After staging a Crossbar Challenge giveaway event announced by Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, London-based streetwear imprint Corteiz is now back with another campaign video to promote its highly-anticipated Nike Air Max 95 release.The video begins with RTW (RULES THE WORLD) reporters from Korea, France, Japan, and England sharing breaking news of the release. The announcement is seen sending shockwaves throughout the world as stock markets crash and auction houses sell the pairs for upwards of 110 grand. Following a reference to the crossbar challenge, the journey then takes us everywhere from the room of an off-the-rails sneakerhead to street tunnels on the back of an ATV with subtle details scattered throughout.Take a look at the video below and stay tuned to the brand’s Instagram for more updates. Head here for a deeper dive into the collaboration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @crtz.rtwIn other news, Roller Magazine crafts “ANTI-NORMAL” Vans for bikers.

Last month, it was reported that LaMelo Ball would miss the remainder of the 2022-23 NBA season with a right ankle fracture. Thankfully for fans of the young star, this setback hasn’t impacted his rollout of new looks with PUMA Hoops. The duo continues to elaborate on their MB.02 silhouette as Rick and Morty and “Jade”-themed releases recently hit shelves. Now, they draw inspiration from Buzz City jerseys with a new “Honeycomb” rendition.Previously, an MB.01 “Buzz City” launched in a primarily black presentation that featured hits of teal. This time around, the two change places as the light blue hue dresses a majority of the shoe — nodding to the coin producing branch Mint that launched after North Carolina’s first US gold rush. Supplementing this color, black covers the silhouette’s signature wings while hits of gold pop up at the medial, collar, tongue and heel branding. A NITRO-backed midsole returns for movement support to complete the build.For those interested in suiting up in LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.02 “Honeycomb,” it has been prepared to launch on March 10 at a price of $130 USD via PUMA and select retailers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PUMA Basketball (@pumahoops)In other exciting footwear news, PUMA is gearing up to drop a 50th anniversary version of the Clyde in three retro suede compositions.