Month: August 2023

Nike is currently gearing up to re-release the highly touted “Veneer” Dunk Low next summer, but for fans looking for a more pared back sneaker, look no further than the upcoming “Leaf Veins” colorway.Timelessly simple, the silhouette is dressed down with a white ripstop material at the base and toe box, complemented by natural suede along the heel counter and accents. Additional highlights include a natural grey rubber outsole, an illustration of a leaves veins on the insole, along with a striking olive hue at the Swoosh and tongue to complete the look. The sneaker carries similar muted tones as the upcoming “Hangul Day” silhouette that is expected to drop in October. As with virtually all Dunk Low iterations, the shoe is primed for everyday wear, regardless of season, and can be styled for more dressed up occasions as well. For those looking to purchase, the Nike Dunk Low “Leaf Veins” is set to release in the coming months on Nike and select retailers for $110 USD. In related news, take a first look at the Nike Air Max 1 “Light Orewood Brown/Obsidian.”

Earlier this year, Nike paid homage to the “Light Photography” trend with a fiery iteration for the Air Max Plus. Now, the shoe is going for a cooler hue, arriving in a royal blue iteration.The all-new royal blue edition of the Nike Air Max Plus “Light Photography” arrives in a palette made up of old royal, black, varsity royal and ice blue. The shoe’s upper is a graphic that elegantly mimics the silhouette’s signature TPU overlays. The shoe features a black plastic toe cap, a glossy patent leather tongue and heel counter. The Swoosh is also outlined in black while the laces are contrasted in white. It sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole and Air Max sole. Look out for the upcoming Nike Air Max Plus “Light Photography” in royal blue arriving later this year at select retailers and online at Nike for $175 USD.In other footwear news, the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 arrives in “Plum Eclipse.”

Nike continues to play into the surge in interest of ’90s styles and silhouettes. Due to the popularity, the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 has recently become a popular wardrobe staple. Expanding its lineup, the Swoosh has added the “Plum Eclipse” colorway for this holiday season.The sneaker is constructed in a blend of mesh, suede and leather materials, giving the shoe a premium texture and appearance. Different from previous models, the shoe stands out in the darkness with an upper filled with 3M reflective detailing that illuminates the entire shoe. The silhouette features its signature plastic side panels that extend to the heel counter. The upper is mostly in the plum eclipse hue, while the overlays and tongue are in a pink oxford earth tone. The swoosh is highlighted in black while the shoe sits atop a Zoom Air cushioning to round out the design.Look out for the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Plum Eclipse” this holiday season for $160 USD at select retailers and online at Nike.In other footwear news, Brandon Ingram has officially signed with Jordan Brand.