Month: May 2023

After introducing two new 550s and a mid-top 650 in collaboration with New Balance, Aimé Leon Dore now reconnects with Timberland for three new colorways of the 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoes. ALD first worked with Timberland on a pair of 7-eye lug boots in the winter of 2018 and later introduced the first colorways of the 3-Eye Classic Lug in 2021.The chunky 3-Eye boots have an extensive heritage stretching back to 1978 when they were introduced as the 3-Eye Lug Handsewn. Each pair features matte full-grain leather uppers with lace details along the side and contrast stitching throughout. Below are thick rubber lug soles taken from Timberland’s Original Boot which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.Look for the pairs to release in “Grape Leaf”, “Sleek White,” and ” Black” colorways on May 19 via ALD’s website, flagship stores, and select shops globally for £190 GBP (approximately $240 USD).Elsewhere in footwear, here’s a first look at the Nike KD 4 “Year of the Dragon 2.0.”

Basketball is on the minds of millions across the world as the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat all contend for an NBA championship. However, that hasn’t stopped Rakuten and Converse from looking ahead to next season. The duo has assembled a special colorway of the Converse All-Star Hi that celebrates all thirty of the league’s teams for the 2023-24 season.Appearing with its traditional canvas upper, the All-Star Hi takes on a black and off-white look that is loaded with logos. The left shoe carries red license plate text at the heel — nodding to the Western Conference’s primary color — while the right shoe takes on blue for the Eastern Conference. Matching this, the left shoe carries tonal graphics of the entire Western Conference’s team logo whereas the right shoe celebrates the Eastern Conference. NBA branding sticks out at the heel while typical Converse notes are joined by an off-white sole unit with black accents to complete the look.The NBA Rakuten x Converse All Star Hi is available for pre-order now via Rakuten at a price of ¥17,985 JPY (approx. $130 USD). Delivery is expected to take place at the end of August but be sure to act fast as sizes are already selling out. Additional release opportunities may take place in Japan later this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by コンバースジャパン (@converse_jp)Looking for more of the latest footwear news? We’ve got you covered. Rick Owens DRKSHDW continues its partnership with Converse by creating two new TURBODRK Chuck 70 Laceless looks.

Porsche Design, the automaker’s production studio famous for its high-performance ready-to-wear and accessories, has dropped off its latest footwear collaboration with PUMA, dubbed the 3D MTRX Sneaker. With tech-forward design at the fore, the mod trainer centers a 3D-printed structure with several fashion-conscious style elements.Keeping performance, durability and comfort in mind, the silhouette includes a lattice construction in the midsole, inspired by Porsche Design’s signature iconography. Meanwhile, the shoe’s innovative recovery system, “Superior Energy Return,” reinforces natural running motions and reserves 83% of a runner’s energy with a horizontal forward movement.The design’s upper is composed of premium full-grain leather, while an evoKNIT textile lining provides a snug, sock-like fit. The grid structure on the trainers features myriad air-filled cubes, which work in tandem with the grid strut’s flexible composition to maximize comfort. The sneaker is available in monochromatic black and white finishes, with sizing ranging from UK 7.5 to UK 12.The Porsche Design 3D MTRX Sneaker is now available to purchase in stores and on the brand’s website for $430 USD. Take a closer look at the innovative footwear design in the gallery above.In more footwear news, take a first look at the upcoming Nike Air Max 1 “Puerto Rico” pack.