Month: June 2023

Update: After first appearing in December of 2022, the Air Jordan 2 Low “Look, Up In The Air” has now been officially revealed by Nike and is ready for launch. Its release date remains set for June 22 at a price of $150 USD via Nike and select retailers in women’s sizing.Original Story: Looking ahead to 2023, Jordan Brand has made it clear that the Air Jordan 2 and its low-top counterpart will continue to play a key role in its lineup of launches. In one of many colorways releasing next year to surface via early pairs, the Air Jordan 2 Low joins the Air Jordan 1 High OG in recounting throwback Nike advertisements. In November, a first look at a “Skyline” Air Jordan 1 was connected to the promotional image of Michael Jordan in his Jumpman pose with a Chicago skyline sunset as his backdrop. Now, the Air Jordan 2’s “Look, up in the Air” print campaign from 1987 is referenced with this Air Jordan 2 Low.At first glance, the sneaker’s white, gray and yellow upper in leather and suede offers a fairly plain look. However, upon closer inspection the sneaker’s purple to blue gradient at its upper’s linework, lavender tongue outline and sky blue lining tell another story. At the sneaker’s sockliner, it becomes clear where its influence stems from. A silhouette of Chicago’s skyline combines with a purple and orange sunset while “LOOK, UP IN THE AIR.” text that has been pulled from the sneaker’s 1987 ad campaign reads prominently in white.Enjoy a first look at the pair above and stay tuned for official Nike images and release information. As of now, the pair is expected to hit shelves on June 22 via Nike and select retailers at a price of $150 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ?‍? OpTic CH3F (@masterchefian)In other footwear news, the Air Jordan 9 begins its 2023 run in a “Light Olive” colorway launching next month.

Update: After surfacing last week, TheShoeGame has provided additional shots of Drake’s Nike NOCTA Glide in its upcoming “Black/White” colorway. The shoe is packed with reflective 3M detailing while carrying familiar NOCTA branding at the tongue. Release details remain unannounced so stay tuned for more info regarding this much-anticipated launch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TheShoeGame (@theshoegame)Original Story: As part of Nike royalty, Drake has found a lane for himself within the Swoosh’s ever-expanding universe with his NOCTA line. The project has successfully introduced collections that revolve around themes personal to Drake while also presenting new silhouettes such as the Hot Step Air Terra that blend modernity and retro aesthetics. Following up on the Hot Step’s success, the NOCTA Glide is poised to take the helm as the division’s leading design.Previously, the shoe was spotted via a courtside fit from Drake last year while also being flexed in red and “Triple White” colorways later in 2022. Now, an in-hand preview of the sneaker further reveals its details. Reinterpreting the classic Zoom Flight 95, the NOCTA Glide adds a fourth pod to the silhouette while restructuring its upper to utilize stronger linework. With this “Black/White” pair, the two hues go back and forth with the uppermost portion utilizing a black mesh with a two-tone weave resting below it. Rounding out the look, an icy translucent outsole further taps into the pair’s basketball inspiration.At the time of writing, no release information pertaining to Drake’s latest NOCTA silhouette has been shared. Look for it to land on shelves later this year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.Looking for more of the latest headlines in footwear? We’ve got you covered. Edison Chen has teased another CLOT x Nike collaboration — a cork-covered Dunk Low that celebrates CLOT’s 20th anniversary.

Back in March, it was revealed that one of the old silhouettes Nike is reviving this year is John McEnroe’s Mac Attack. Its OG “Light Smoke Grey” colorway popped up as the precursor to several collaborative teasers. First, PJ Tucker shared on social media that Social Status has prepared four tear-away looks on the Mac Attack. Later at the Miami Grand Prix, Travis Scott performed in a reverse Swoosh-equipped pair of the OGs that could be an upcoming release or just a friends and family pair for La Flame.Now, Nike has released a short video with Travis Scott and John McEnroe that shares the design’s return is “coming soon.” The campaign imagery begins with Scott and his Utopia briefcase standing next to McEnroe, with both wearing the aforementioned OG Mac Attack look. Afterwards, Scott is shown preparing a backhand stroke while wearing Utopia-themed Cactus Jack x Nike shorts.The official launch of the campaign is expected to take place later this month with the Nike Mac Attack OG colorway rumored to hit shelves on June 23 via Nike and select retailers such as HBX.For more of the latest footwear news, Leo Baker’s signature shoe — the Nike SB React Leo — has been officially revealed.