Month: April 2023

OG streetwear meets the children of today in the IUTER x SPECTRUM x Diadora N9002 collaboration.IUTER, founded in 2022, has built a steady reputation of delivering streetwear infused with nostalgic charm, while SPECTRUM leans into the blending of “phygital” art installation-meets-store spaces to deliver an unparalleled retail experience. With Diadora in tow, the two flex their creative muscles on the N9002, delivering a collaborative design in either “Giro” or “Tour” colorways.For the collaboration, the three come together to re-energize the 1992 model with either pink or blue-centric tones, celebrating the bold cycling aesthetic of the 1990s. It’s an era that all three fondly reminisce, and have honored with the three-way sneaker by adding tribal tattoo-style detailing to the icy transparent outsoles.Italian motifs, pirate cartoon-ery, and tri-branded detailing work all the usual spots, such as the tongues, while Diadora’s signature premium touch is applied all over. As a result, we find the sneakers made from a mix of pigskin suede, full-grain leather, tight-knitted mesh and technical nylon.In addition to the shoes, IUTER x SPECTRUM x Diadora presents a white track jacket designed to be worn when breathability and water-repellence is key, as well as a long-sleeve pocket tee and pink sports socks, all of which sport more tribal designs.The IUTER x SPECTRUM x Diadora collaboration is set to release at SPECTRUM’s De Amicis 23, Milan store on May 4. It will then drop again on May 5 via IUTER, SPECTRUM, and Diadora websites and at the IUTER store in Milan.In other news, Kiko Kostadinov has created yet another divisive sneaker.

Nike has just presented its latest Air Max 97 iteration and this time, the sneaker has been dressed in a greyscale color scheme, while the finer details are complemented by speckles of “Aqua.”Recently, Nike’s Air Max 97 has been hit with a slew of experimental color schemes and constructions. From the vibrant “Be True” and “Oxidized” to the impressively put-together Air Max 97 Futura, the Swoosh has used its 97 silhouette as a canvas for trying new ideas, ones that keep its fans engaged and eager for what’s to come next.Constructed with a nylon mesh base, the new AM97’s inner lining has also been hit with leather overlays and black details. Meanwhile, the same black hue is applied to the tongue labels, pull tabs, and rubber outsole. Splashes of “Aqua” are then used to supply a nice pop of color atop the shoe’s white midsole to round off the design.You can check out the official images of the new Air Max 97 above and the sneaker will be available to shop via the official Nike website and with select retailers in the coming months for $185 USD.In other footwear news, check out the latest Air Jordan 1 Low “Born to Fly.”

Fresh off the back of his Milan Design Week presentation, Kiko Kostadinov returns to form with a new footwear offering, dubbed the Zlatyu Shoe.Arriving in either “Hickory” or “Verdant” colorways, the hybrid sneaker blends Kostadinov’s kitsch references with sporty undertones. Notably, the pair is melded with the sole unit from the ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14, which underpins the divisive footwear design with contrasting-tone GEL cushioning.Back up top, we find a leather upper decorated with embossed hexagonal grid patterning, delivering a honeycomb aesthetic. This is contrasted with a raised eyestay placket appliqué that sees textured rope laces — of which there are two sets — run through the eyelets.Kiko Kostadinov’s Zlatyu Shoe retails for £495 or roughly $615 USD and is available to buy online now. Take a closer look at the pairs above.In case you missed it, here’s an exclusive first look at the Y-3 Stan Smith.