Month: August 2025

Name: New Balance 9060 “Grey”Colorway: “Grey”SKU: U9060AUBMSRP: ¥24,200 JPY ($163 USD)Release Date: Augutst 8, 2025Where to Buy: New BalanceNotes: New Balance is bringing heritage and innovation together once again with the release of the 9060 “Grey,” launching August 8, 2025. A hybrid of the brand’s iconic 900 series and early 2000s 860 performance runners, the U9060 silhouette reimagines archival DNA through a modern lens. This “Grey” edition balances subtle neutrality with layered texture, combining breathable mesh and premium suede atop a sculpted, exaggerated sole unit. Notable design details include a bold oversized “N” logo on the lateral side and an embroidered version on the medial, underscoring the blend of past and future. Priced at ¥24,200 JPY ($163 USD), the pair aims to deliver both technical edge and lifestyle appeal.

SummaryShared insoles feature CLOT and Edwards logos with blue flame graphicsPotentially tied to the upcoming AE2 model, marking Edwards’ first major collabCLOT founder Edison Chen has teased a potential first-ever collaboration with NBA star Anthony Edwards and adidas, hinting at a special edition of Edwards’ signature sneaker line. Chen shared images of graphic insoles featuring both the CLOT logo and Edwards’ tree emblem, set against a black base with striking blue flames. While the AE1 model is nearing the end of its cycle and the AE2 has yet to debut, the timing suggests this could be a transitional or launch edition for the next-gen silhouette. If confirmed, this would mark Edwards’ first major footwear collab and a significant crossover between lifestyle and performance design in the adidas basketball lineup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Edison Chen (@edisonchen)

Name: HOKA Speed LoaferColorways: Birch and WalnutSKUs: 1162170-BHRC and 1162170-WNTCMSRP: $185 USDRelease Date: August 8Where to Buy: HOKASneaker loafers are running rampant in the footwear scene this year. New Balance was the first of many brands to introduce its take on the mash-up last year and this momentum has carried over into 2025 thanks to HOKA and other labels. For HOKA, it dropped the Speed Loafer at the end of January, which flew off of shelves in its lead all-black colorway and later earned a spot in our round-up of the 10 new lifestyle sneakers defining 2025.As fall creeps into view, HOKA has prepared the Speed Loafer with two new seasonal colorways: “Birch” and “Walnut.” The former begins with its Vibram Megagrip outsole and Speedgoat 5 tooling in black, matching the suede mudguard. From there, its off-white hue adorns the speed tassel-equipped loafer upper. As for its “Walnut” counterpart, its sticks to brown throughout its matching build, combining with purple at the lining and tassel.For those looking to shop these two new colorways of the HOKA Speed Loafer, both the “Birch” and “Walnut” pairs are expected to drop on August 8 via HOKA and select retailers at a starting price of $185 USD.