Month: April 2023

New Balance and eYe Junya Watanabe MAN have come together for a collaboratives pair of the classic hiking shoe, the New Balance Rainier. The silhouette was first unveiled at Paris Fashion Week Men’s runway in June 2022. The shoe is meant for the everyday outdoor adventurer and is a keen reminder of the origins of the shoe. The Rainier was created by Lou Whittaker who wanted to find a comfortable alternative to the chunky hiking boot. The collaboration sees the Rainier silhouette constructed in an upper made with premium nubuck and Cordura nylon in a sophisticated beige colorway. The shoe features adjustable lace-up fastening and accented contrast stitching. The insoles and heels are branded, while a Vibram outsole is used for added stability and comfort for the hiking shoe. The shoe is now available at DSM and is set to arrive in other select retailers and online at New Balance on April 21.In case you missed it, here are the official images of the Air Jordan 3 “Wizards.”

adidas is continuing to push fresh iterations of its cozy Puffylette silhouette and the style is soon to be available in a vibrant “Beam Orange” colorway.Since adidas presented its Puffylette in the introductory black and white colorway, the footwear specialist has been quite particular with new colorways and styles. We’ve seen new versions come in “Camo,” as well as the well-received “Fake Printed” pack, however, the drops have been few and far between and now the new “Beam Orange” colorway looks to revive the silhouette’s momentum. When first meeting the eye, adidas’ Puffylette shows close similarities to The North Face‘s Thermoball Mules due to the cozy padding that is often seen throughout the colder moments of the year. Hues of bright “Beam Orange” have been coated throughout the design, while the comfortable interior fleece liners are hit with the same bright tone. The heel tabs and sole units are then treated with customary adidas branding, while further adidas motifs can be spotted atop the lateral sides of the midsole and footbeds.You can take a closer look at the new adidas Puffylette “Beam Orange” above and it will be available to shop from April 18 via the official adidas website.In other footwear news, check out the new Nike Air Force 1 “Four Horsemen.”

The Nike Dunk Low has been issued in hundreds of colorways, but still looks fresh upon each new release. Following the highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 Low OG “UNC” PE, the Swoosh dresses the popular Dunk Low in a similar style by taking visual cues from the University of North Carolina, as well as the Memphis Grizzlies.Unlike the Jordan, the Dunk Low drops the use of black and opts for a deep navy color that dominates the accents, outsole, insole and laces, while a baby blue Swoosh brings the shoe together. Additional highlights include a full leather upper with a mesh tongue, including gold Nike branding on the heel. Interested in copping? The latest Dunk Low does not have an official name as of yet, but will be dropping on Nike and select retailers for $110 USD in the coming months.Elsewhere, we spoke with Cody Yunshen about the Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 “MCA” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates.