Month: June 2023

UPDATE: After surfacing earlier this month, Luka Dončić’s Jordan Luka 2 “Space Hunter” has officially been unveiled. The court-ready kicks are scheduled to launch via Nike and select retailers on July 11 for $130 USD. Check out a close look at the kicks in the gallery above while you wait on their arrival.ORIGINAL ARTICLE:Ahead of his return to the court for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Luka Dončić continues to show no signs of slowing down in the midst of his offseason when it comes to his shoe game. The Slovenian player’s upcoming new Jordan Luka 2 has surfaced. The shoe was first seen back in April when Dončić laced up in the pair of clean black and purple shoes.Different from the Jordan Luka 1, the details are in the build of the shoe. This silhouette is constructed in a slightly higher cut in comparison to the player’s first shoe with the Jordan Brand For added support and comfort, the shoe comes equipped with IsoPlate and Formula23 cushioning. Extending on both sides of the throat towards the heel are technical overlays. New images that surfaced show that the shoe is highlighted with purple stitching throughout the upper, inner lining as well as parts of the base. The midsole mudguards feature a galactic like pattern, in line with the “Space Hunter” name. The shoe sits atop a black midsole featuring a blue Jumpman logo with a semi-translucent outsole to round out the design.Look out for the Jordan Luka 2 “Space Hunter” arriving on July 11 at select retailers and online at Nike just in time for the summer ball rotation.In other footwear news, the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 appears with beige, olive and yellow accents.

After being introduced in various prints inspired by Japanese flowers including wisteria, cherry blossom, hydrangea, nemophila, and mustard earlier this year, ASICS now readies its GEL-LYTE V runners in opposing hues of “Seafoam” and “Bengal Orange” as part of a new “Ancient Coin” pack.Originally launched in 1993, the GEL-LYTE V has become a mainstay on the Japanese footwear brand’s roster ever since. The upcoming pairs feature perforated leathers across the toe box and side panels with smooth suede overlays over top and across the heel molds. Decorating the cord laces are ancient coin dubraes. Branding details include the signature tiger stripes and ASICS embroidery, and rounding out the looks are foam midsoles partially speckled towards the heel and two-tone outsoles.Take a first look at the upcoming ASICS Gel-Lyte V Pack above and stay tuned for release details.Elsewhere in footwear, White Mountaineering and Merrell connect for Wrapt Mid Waterproof sneakers.