Month: July 2023

New Balance is reviving a timeless silhouette, the 998 MADE IN USA, this time with a contemporary aesthetic dressed in “Black.”The wardrobe staple sees the shoe dressed in a sleek, black, grey, silver and white color palette. The shoe is meticulously crafted at the Boston-based Made in USA factory and is constructed with a blend of premium materials. Covered in suede, leather, textile and synthetic elements, the shoe fuses all these materials together to create the silhouette, which was first introduced in 1993. It was the first shoe to utilize ABZORB cushioning, which has been continued for this iteration. The upper is mostly made with grey mesh while the overlays are accented in black suede. The white laces contrast the rest of the shoe as it sits atop a sail ABZORB midsole and grey and black outsole. Look out for the New Balance 998 MADE IN USA “Black” arriving in the coming months at select retailers and on New Balance for $210 USD.In case you missed it, take a look at the Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” slated to return in Summer 2024.

Nike gives the Dunk Low a stealth touch for its upcoming rendition. This time around, the Swoosh low-top has surfaced in “Anthracite.”The upcoming shoe boasts a sleek color scheme that sees the Dunk Low dressed in a blend of anthracite, pure platinum and cool grey. This particular iteration features a grey ripstop base that complements the anthracite nubuck overlays to give the shoe its dark and moody aesthetic. Constructed with a combination of leather and mesh, the Swoosh contrasts against the dark tones in a crisp, white. The sides also feature 3M reflective detailing. The “NIKE” branding is embroidered on the heel in grey while the shoe sits atop an anthracite midsole and blue semi-translucent outsole.Look out for the Nike Dunk Low “Anthracite” arriving in select retailers and online at Nike for $110 USD coming soon.In case you missed it, the Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” is returning in Summer 2024.

A prevailing trend throughout the 2020’s thus far is slip-on silhouettes. Whether it be laceless sneakers or stylish slides, brands have found much success with easy-to-equip footwear. Acknowledging this, labels such as Jordan Brand have increased their output of slip-ons, going so far as to introduce new styles such as 2023’s Jordan Hex Mule. Appearing in various monochromatic looks, it now finds itself dressed in an eye-catching “Brilliant Orange.”Matching the Air Jordan 12 pair carrying the same orange hue, the Jordan Hex Mule “Brilliant Orange” arrives alongside the start of WNBA All-Star Weekend 2023. Outfitted in the league’s signature hue, the bright orange covers everything from the slick upper to the platform sole. Per usual, branding is kept to an absolute minimum with the footbed displaying the Jumpman logo above “23” text with a matching debossed mini-Jumpman logo appearing at the lateral forefoot.Looking to grab a pair? Nike has got you covered with the Jordan Hex Mule “Brilliant Orange” launching on July 13 at a price of $65 USD.For more of the latest headlines from the always-busy footwear industry, the Air Jordan 1 Low is continuing to dominate the Jumpman team’s lifestyle offerings, popping up in its deconstructed “Craft” form in a colorful “Light Olive” finish.