Month: August 2023

Rising Amsterdam-based footwear label YUME YUME has become synonymous with outlandish designs ruled by Japanese authority, recently revealing its inflated Pre-Fall 2023 collection. Taking hold of the bright summer weather, YUME YUME is uniting with AVAVAV’s unmatched wits to create a four-fingered sandal that will have you giggling on the beach. Combining YUME YUME’s Suki sandal and AVAVAV’s Finger boot, the duo cut your toes to four with rounded outlines and puffed foot straps. The offering arrives in four colorways and boasts co-branded footbeds that are smooth to the touch, while ribbed outsoles receive a tonal finish and YUME YUME’s three-dimensional tree emblem. Take a closer look at YUME YUME and AVAVAV’s sandal collaboration in the gallery above. It will be available in “Beige,” “Black,” “Cherry Red,” and “AV-Monogram” colorways via both brand’s websites on August 15. In case you missed it, Latimmier SS24 is narrated by the designer’s drag queen alter ego.

The Nike ISPA Link Axis, instantly recognizable thanks to its circular design architecture, is slated for a debut release via atmos in Tokyo Japan.First teased in the Spring of 2022, the ISPA Link Axis is a unique offering from Nike that is made using near-fully recycled materials and is designed to be disassembled for easy cleaning and future recycling purposes.Details of the materials used in its construction include a Flyknit upper made of 100% recycled polyester, TPU cages that are made of 20% recycled materials, midsoles made of 100% recycled Nike airbag scraps and EVA sock liners that are crafted with 10% recycled materials.While the long-awaited eco-friendly futuristic-styled pair is yet to make its way to the U.S. it is slated for a debut release in Tokyo Japan at celebrated sneaker retailer and long-time Nike collaborator, atmos.The official price and date have yet to be announced, although, it is expected that the Nike ISPA Link Axis will release in atmos stores in Tokyo and potentially online as early as August 11.In other footwear news, Nike’s waterproof Air Force 1 Low goes all-gray.

Nike adds to its Air Max 90 lineup with a sleek, “Black Reflective” colorway for the upcoming season. Gearing up for Fall, the classic silhouette is constructed with a mix of mesh, tumbled and smooth leather. This particular iteration features a stealthy, all-black upper, with matching details of the same dark tone. Keeping it simple, the pitch-black hue is seen on the tongues, laces, eyelets and rubber sole, however, to accent the shoe, the design features reflective mudguards to unveil the various Swoosh logos on the lateral panel. A pop of vibrant red highlights the tongue labels, heels and insoles as well as the Air Max heel units.Look out for the Nike Air Max 90 “Black Reflective” arriving in the coming months at select retailers and online at Nike for $130 USD.In other footwear news, Nike Air Max 97 Futura surfaces in stealthy “Triple Black.”