Month: July 2023

Leading off the year for Nike, rumors surrounding the return of the Air Alpha Force 88 surfaced. The shoe, worn by Michael Jordan after releasing the Air Jordan 2 and waiting for the Air Jordan 3, never fully took off. However, Nike’s looking to give it another shot this year with a range of retro-inspired colorways, revisiting the shoe’s original look.Joining the recently-released “University Red,” this black and white pair similarly draws from the past with its arrangement. To begin, a white leather base has been prepared with “Neutral Grey” hits at the Swooshes, collar and eyestays. From there, black coats the midfoot’s strap, various linework, embroidered heel branding and the lining. Rounding things out, the structured sole unit blends the three hues.With the Nike Air Alpha Force 88 returning to shelves last Saturday, this black and white pair is likely to follow its lead in the coming weeks. However, Nike has not yet shared any details regarding its release. Look for it to arrive at a price of $140 USD via the Swoosh and select retailers worldwide.For more of the latest updates from the always-busy world of footwear, Ja Morant’s Nike Ja 1 is celebrating spooky season this year with a “Halloween” colorway carrying special Swooshes.

Amsterdam’s leading electronic music festival, Dekmantel, is back with yet another forest-ready collaboration, this time around teaming up with Salomon to transform its signature XT-4 OG silhouette.Following on from its various Patta collabs, the institution now delivers footwear that’ll see you through the dance-packed antics. It does so by taking the XT-4 OG, a Salomon sneaker that’s underpinned by the proprietary, stable, full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton, soft, dual-density midsole, and the 10mm arch drop.Couple this with a grippy outsole, and you’ve got a pair fit for raving the weekend away. Dekmantel enhances the outdoorsy themes with a new colorway, adding lashings of “Deep Lichen,” “Lily Pad Green,” “Dark Earth Brown,” “Crisp White,” “Safety Yellow,” and “Transcend Blue” across the style.The earth tones combine in a camouflaged manner, intertwining with Salomon’s signature mid-panel branding and forefoot detailing, which now features alongside “DEK” logo squares in place of Salomon’s usual “LAB” branding.The limited-edition Dekmantel x Salomon XT-4 OG is available to buy from Dekmantel’s website now. It will also drop on Salomon’s site on July 26 at 10 a.m. CEST/9 a.m. EST/3 a.m EDT, costing €185 EUR (approx. £160 GBP/$207 USD). Take a closer look at the trippy pair above.In other news, adidas has revived the archival Conductor High.

adidas’ significance on and off the basketball court is never to be overlooked, having outfitted players of all ages en-route to success. adidas has released countless models that became instant classics, seeing one of its oldest pairs return to the hardwood. The adidas Conductor High was first introduced in 1987, iconically worn by Jamaican-American player Patrick Ewing. Ewing became synonymous with the model throughout his 15 seasons with the New York Knicks, quickly moving into music culture and being celebrated for its on-stage adaptability. adidas has reintroduced the Conductor High throughout 2023, now arriving in classic red, white, and blue hues. The high-top silhouette is crafted from premium white leather, adorning the uppers contrasted by rough suede Three Stripes logos. Embossed “Grey One” collars receive padded inserts for increased comfort, completing the design with ribbed heel cutouts, basketball-inspired tongue tags, and rubber cupsoles. Metallic “ADIDAS ORIGINALS NYC” pendants hang from the upper eyelets, outlining its gold status worldwide. Take a closer look at the new adidas Conductor High colorway in the gallery above. The pair will release via select retailers on July 29 for $150 USD. Elsewhere, PUMA, Manchester City, and BlackEyePatch bring collaborative charm to football.