Month: July 2023

PUMA Hoops has teamed up yet again with WNBA player Breanna Stewart, for a third iteration of her Stewie 2 signature sneaker — this time with water as the theme accompanied by an apparel collection.The latest addition, the “Stewie 2 Water,” continues the elements of nature story proceeded by her Earth collection, which is meant to represent the flow of Stewart’s game as well as her general lifestyle PUMA shared. Technical aspects of the shoe include monomesh layers for support, PWR TAPE structures for stability, a TPU caged formstrip for durability and PUMA’s signature nitro-infused foam technology.As for aesthetics, the latest pair from the two-time champ features various hues of blue like aqua, teal and marine, as well as a wave or marble print prominently presented on the mesh upper. Other details include “Stewie” branding at the tongue and heels of the shoe.Releasing alongside a complete apparel capsule, the “Stewie 2 Water” is set at a retail price of $125 USD and will be available for purchase on PUMA’s official site starting August 4.In other footwear news, the Crenshaw Skate Club x Nike SB Dunk Low is said to be coming sooner than expected.

Colombian artist J Balvin has brought his signature flow to Jordan Brand throughout the decade, ushering in collaborations on both the Air Jordan 1 and 2. Earlier this year, he went on to reveal that he’s continuing the numerical sequence by taking on the Air Jordan 3 with a “Medellín Sunset” colorway that he provided Hypebeast an exclusive look at in June. Now, while that pair is gearing up for its launch in September, reputable sneaker leakers @zsneakerheadz and @sneakerfiles have revealed that a second colorway of the AJ3 is being prepared by the duo.Nicknamed and designed as an homage to Balvin’s firstborn son Rio, the “Rio” colorway’s specifics have not yet been confirmed. However, the color arrangement of “Black/Solar Flare/Total Crimson Abyss” has been shared, indicating that Balvin will be continuing his streak of Air Jordans with exciting splashes of color.While release for the J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 “Medellín Sunset” is set for this September, the “Rio” colorway is expected to touch down on shelves during the summertime of 2024. Hang tight as we await an early preview and official announcement of this collaboration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz)Stay tuned for additional updates and for more of the latest news from the footwear industry, Travis Scott’s “K-POP” music video featuring Bad Bunny and The Weeknd included a close-up of Scott’s upcoming signature shoe: the Jordan Cut the Check.

Update: The rollout for AMBUSH’s new Nike Air More Uptempo Low collaboration is reaching its apex. Nike has just revealed its official images of the “Limestone” colorway with an expected release date of August 4 set. Priced at $190 USD, pairs are expected to be available in the debut colorway via Nike and select retailers with the black and lavender colorways to follow. Enjoy a detailed breakdown of the pair above and for more info, dive into our initial coverage below.Update: Following up on a sneak peek of the pair in April, Yoon Ahn has taken to Instagram once again to highlight her forthcoming AMBUSH collaboration with Nike on the Air More Uptempo. As discovered via its black colorway, the Uptempo has been transformed into a low-top for this design. No release details have surfaced just yet, but you can expect it to land on shelves in the coming months via Nike and select retailers at a price of $190 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOON (@yoon_ambush)Original Story: The partnership between AMBUSH and Nike has already seen plenty of action here in 2023 as the duo has rolled out various new takes atop the Air Force 1 as well as a football-inspired apparel collection that was released around the time of Super Bowl LVII. And now the streetwear label’s CEO Yoon Ahn has just confirmed that it has more blessings on the way as she has just taken to Instagram to provide an early look at an upcoming AMBUSH x Nike Air More Uptempo collaboration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOON (@yoon_ambush)The images in the gallery up top are of a sample pair, revealing small details pertaining to its three-toned color scheme and striking details. A majority of the upper half appears to be dressed up with a brighter beige hue while the oversized “AIR” logos that are pasted to the lateral and medial walls come doused in a bold yellow hue. Solid black accents also come into play here as they drop off on the Swooshes that appear on the toe boxes heels, the midsole units and the interior liners. AMBUSH hits pop up on the rear ends of the midsoles as well as the insoles in printed fashion.More information surrounding the pair’s official launch date should be turning up in the coming months.In case you missed it, Kobe Bryant’s Nike Air Flight Huarache “Lakers Away” colorway is getting a release.