Month: April 2023

Since its unveiling on Christmas Day of last year, fans have been anxiously awaiting the launch of the Nike Ja 1. Earlier this year, we linked up with the Nike Basketball team to learn more about Ja Morant’s first sneaker with the Swoosh. Various colorways have surfaced since — including a Swarovski crystal-equipped pair — with no official release date shared just yet.Now, a previously unseen pair has surfaced courtesy of the YankeeKicks squad. Named the “Light Smoke Grey” look, it appears as the most modest colorway to date with white, grey and black accented by hits of yellow at the tongue and heel branding. Rather than appearing with eye-catching graphics or vibrant hues, the left and right shoes favor different color arrangements. Both appear with a white mesh base, however the right shoe utilizes a light grey at its Swooshes and midfoot panel whereas the left appears with black Swooshes and dark grey panels. The right’s sole unit goes from off-white at the midsole to white at the outsole whereas the left goes from white to light grey. Additional elements from the laces to the lining similarly see swaps between the two to complete the look.At the time of writing, Nike has yet to announce any release details regarding the debut of Ja Morant’s Nike Ja 1. With the “Light Smoke Grey” colorway in particular, it is expected to land on shelves in the coming months at a price of $110 USD via Nike. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YankeeKicks ™️ (@yankeekicks)For more of the latest Nike Basketball news, Kevin Durant is once again seeing a signature shoe of his receive the “What the” treatment as the KD 15 has been prepared with references to 10 existing colorways.

 Having presented a line of impressive collaborations with New Balance as part of its Fall/Winter 2023 showcase in January, Junya Watanabe MAN has just dropped its own interpretation of New Balance’s outdoor-ready Rainier silhouette.It’s no secret that Junya Watanabe MAN is all for collaboration. Recently, the Japanese brand has shown its versatility across a number of link-ups, with recent highlights coming in the form of the punk-inspired Stepney Workers Club slip-on and the technically-focused and futuristic collaboration with Oakley Factory Team. Now, Junya Watanabe MAN’s latest footwear installment sees the label expand its footwear offering even more with an earthy, exploration-inclined design that’s made life in the great outdoors.The design starts with a solid construction that merges different fabrications of leather, suede, and textile, while paneled detailing is used across the upper that is hit with hues of brown and “Wheat.” Co-branding is kept minimal throughout the aesthetic, with the only speckles being featured on the spine. The sole units on the underfoot continue to remain true to the model’s blueprint, as comfortable EVA foam sits alongside grippy Vibram rubber traction to round off the design.You can take a closer look at the new Junya Watanabe MAN x New Balance Rainier above and it is available to shop via select retailers now, while an official launch on the New Balance website is expected to come soon.In other footwear news, check out the Nike Air Force 1 “Blue Tint.”

The official photos of the upcoming Nike Air Max 1 “Chili 2.0” have surfaced.The shoe takes design cues from the 2003 “Chili” edition and arrives with a white mesh base and grey and black leather overlays. Sharp contrasts of red come in hot via the panel swoosh, eyelets, tongue tag and sole Air bubble, with additional detailing found in the embroidered Nike Air heel logo and branded insoles. It rests on a white midsole and black outsole, and is tied together by white laces for a clean finish.Take a look at the sneaker above. The Nike Air Max 1 “Chili 2.0” is set to drop this year via Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $150 USD.Elsewhere in footwear, take a closer look at the Nike Dunk Low “Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories.”