Month: August 2023

While a timeless silhouette in its own right, moccasins have slowly assimilated into the daily rotation of sneaker loyalists over the years, with brands like YMC, Paraboot, and Clarks leading the pack. Global footwear giant Nike, however, has also began staking its claim through a crossover silhouette that merges the best of both worlds. Dubbed the VaporMax Moc Roam, the shoe is outfitted with a plush cushioning system usually reserved for runners and lifestyle kicks, that is paired with a sleek upper that can complement a range of clothing options. Having teased a “Triple Black” colorway in April, the Swoosh has added an elegant “Coconut Milk” iteration. Unlike the previous release, the latest shoe features a tonal build throughout — starting with its chunky coconut milk VaporMax outsole, giving way to several shades of tan along the textile upper, which hides the tongue, and finished with a small jet black swoosh at the lower heel counter. For those looking to cop, the VaporMax Moc Roam “Coconut Milk” is expected to release for $220 USD at Nike and select retailers in the coming months. Elsewhere, Fardin Hazratizadeh chats with us about his love for the COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Air Force 1 Mid for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates.

WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu recently debuted her first signature shoe with Nike. Since its release, the Nike Sabrina 1 has debuted in multiple colors including, “Spark,” “Apple Green” and “Oreo”. Now, the New York Liberty guard drops the signature shoe in the classic “University Gold.”The shoe comes just in time for the upcoming Team Bank collection for the Fall season. The latest basketball-focused shoe comes dressed in a university gold and white color scheme. The gold hue highlights most of mesh upper, as well as accents the laces, tongue and inner lining. White embroidery details the Swoosh, as well as portions of the tongue label and midsole and outsole. The shoe comes featuring Sabrina’s own “S” logo on the tongue as well as the insole branding. Keeping the shoe for high performance purposes, the design sees it featuring a full-length Nike React cushionin and a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Look out for the Nike Sabrina 1 “University Gold” arriving in the coming months at select retailers and online at Nike for $130 USD.In other footwear news, Steph Curry debuts the new Under Armour Curry 11.

The Golden State Warriors’ star point guard Steph Curry is always on the move, both on the court and in his business acumen. The NBA player recently took to Instagram to unveil his latest signature shoe with Under Armour, making the Under Armour Curry 11 his fourth signature shoe with the Curry Brand. The shoe is also Curry’s 11th collaboration with Under Armour since their partnership began. While specific details of the shoe have yet to be revealed, the basketball-focused footwear seems to boast breathable mesh throughout the upper, alongside the side panels as well as nubuck overlays across the eyelets as details. Keeping comfort at the forefront, the shoe features Flow cushioning on the forefoot, similar to that used in Curry’s three previous models. It is uncertain which colorway will be the first to be released. The image posted to Instagram shows a pair that features a mostly black and white upper, with hints of mint green around the medial, branding and laces. The shoe sits atop a white sole to round out the design. No official release date has been revealed for the shoe just yet.Stay tuned on more information regarding Steph Curry’s upcoming Under Armour Curry 11 release. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30)In other footwear news, Jordan Luka 2 surfaces in classic “White/Black.”