Month: September 2023

New Balance continues to expand its growing lineup of Fall 2023 releases. This time, a new colorway arrives for the Y2K-inspired 9060 silhouette. Taking design notes from the iconic 990 and 99X models, the 9060 model is constructed with a mixture of mesh and pigskin suede for the upper. The distinctive sway bars give the shoe its nostalgic touch. The shoe is mostly dressed in the “Washed Burgundy” colorway for the upper with grey details hitting parts of the overlays and a cream colored “N” for the logo. The shoe features a ABZORB midsole with SBS cushioning for added comfort. The diamond pattern is inspired by the 860 model, giving the shoe more stability. Look out for the New Balance 9060 “Washed BurgundY” at select retailers and online at New Balance for $150 USD. In other footwear news, take a look at the Nike Dunk Low “Midnight Navy/Ale Brown.”

When it comes to sleek, classic staples for the footwear rotation, Nike continues to expand its collection with various colorways and releases. The latest revamped Nike Dunk Low Remastered receives a stealthy look for the beloved modern twist of the ’80s low-top basketball silhouette. Gearing up for transitional season, the shoe comes in a bold “Black/Gold” colorway. The retro-futuristic shoe is mostly dressed in an all-black upper, constructed with a durable ripstop base that features leather overlays and Swooshes. The mesh and leather pieces are in all-black while hints of gold are seen on the braided laces for the added touch of regal elegance. The gold also highlights the tongue and insole branding. The shoe sits atop a solid black rubber midsole and speckled outsole to round out the design. Look out for the Nike Dunk Low Remastered in “Black/Gold” set to arrive by the holiday season later this year for $125 USD at select retailers and online at NikeIn other footwear news, here is a look at the Nike Air Max 1 “Red Stardust.”

Update: Devin Booker has shared another look at his Nike BOOK 1 via his latest Instagram video with the caption “WEAR TEST.” The clip features various clips of him rocking the kicks during a workout and explaining some of the features to former NBA player Jamal Crawford at his pro-am league. Additionally, Booker is also spotted attending one of Drake’s recent concerts where he gets a shout out from the 6God himself. An official launch date has yet to be confirmed, but enjoy another look at the Suns guard’s first signature in the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Book (@dbook)ORIGINAL ARTICLE:Looking back at the last year, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been surrounded by nothing but excitement — save for his team’s second round departure to the eventual NBA champions. News in December broke that the young guard would be receiving his first signature shoe with the Swoosh. Following this, the Suns made a monumental trade for superstar Kevin Durant. Just a month later in March, news surrounding the rumored “Nike D Book 1” popped up once again, pointing to the 2023-24 NBA season as its launch period.Now, thanks to a special reveal from Sneaker News, we have a first look at the Nike BOOK 1. Spotted in two primarily-black colorways, both are proof-of-concept samples that showcase what to expect from the sneaker. While not a true low-top, the slick design rests just above the ankle with material tests in both shaggy suede and a mixed material composition. Its lateral Swooshes shine bright in gold while the tongue reads “BOOK” and “96” text at the heel references Booker’s birth year of 1996. Joining this exciting reveal, a model that SN notes as being referred to as the “Craftsman” — possibly a lifestyle sneaker from Booker and Nike — sees a special texture prepared that reaches from the raised mudguard to the midsole, matching the Swoosh that overlaps the mudguard and synthetic upper.Nike has not yet confirmed any details surrounding Devin Booker’s debut silhouette with the brand, however, look for an official announcement to be shared by the end of the year with its release taking place at some point during the upcoming NBA season.For more of the latest breaking news from the always-exciting footwear industry, a first look at the long-awaited Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch” has popped up alongside a tentative release date scheduled for this December.