Month: August 2025

Name: Aminé New Balance Biblioteca 2000Colorway: TBCSKU: TBCRetail Price: TBCRelease Date: October 3Where to Buy: CLBN on LayloAminé has offered a first look at his forthcoming New Balance Biblioteca 2000, announcing a release date for October 3 in a new post on Instagram.After taking a spin on the 740 and 610, Aminé shifts his gaze to the ABZORB 2000, a 2000s classic inspired by technical runners. The existing 2000s feature a full-length combination of ABZORB cushioning and ABZORB SBS pods. With a smooth and sleek upper design, the shoe boasts a forward-thinking, futuristic sensibility. The acid green foundation is further enhanced by glow-in-the-dark sole units and a high-gloss finish. Finally, the pair comes with custom packaging, inspired by the bookdrop at the North Portland Branch Library and emblazoned with Aminé’s New Balance wordmark.Along with the detailed shots of the candy green sneaker, the artist is encouraging followers to donate to his local Portland library for a chance to win a pair. “Please donate a book to our local Biblioteca located at 207 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR. Donations will be open till September 10th – tag me in a story/post of your proof of donation for a free pair,” he said in the Instagram post.Click here to sign up for the updates on the forthcoming drop on October 3, 2025.

Name: New Balance 1906W “Black Cement/Castlerock”Colorway: Black Cement/CastlerockSKU: U1906WGSRetail Price: $155 USDRelease Date: Fall 2025Where to Buy: New BalanceAn understated new colorway is set to arrive with the New Balance 1906W “Black Cement/Castlerock.” The new release continues to expand the 1906’s offerings with a versatile palette that blends its technical design with a modern, minimalist aesthetic.The “Black Cement/Castlerock” colorway features a mixed-material upper with a dark grey and black base complemented by a subtle cement-like pattern on the synthetic overlays. This gives the shoe a rugged, utilitarian look that is both stylish and versatile. The overlays see a gradient from a darker to lighter grey, giving the shoe an added focal point. The sneaker’s most notable features are in its cushioning, with a full-length NERGY sole for enhanced comfort and impact absorption.The New Balance 1906W “Black Cement/Castlerock” is expected to be released later this fall.

SummaryThe Nike Kobe 3 Protro just hit shelves this weekend, and now a low-top version of the model has been revealedVanessa Bryant unveiled the new design on Instagram, presenting it in an all-white “Halo” lookThis colorway is said to be a promo pair, however, the model is expected to debut next yearNike Basketball just introduced the world to the Nike Kobe 3 in Protro form this weekend, launching the lead “Halo” colorway. Presented as the most advanced Protro to date, the revamp of the 2008 sneaker is packed with upgrades, from a full-length Zoom strobel to new mesh at the upper.While many colorways of the modernized model are on the way, Vanessa Bryant has just revealed another fresh take on the Kobe 3, the Kobe 3 Protro Low. We sat in on an exclusive briefing with the design team to learn more about the upcoming model. All of the technology that makes the new Protro special has been bundled into a low-top.Presented here in an all-white “Halo” finish, the colorway is a promotional pair and is not scheduled to be releasing. However, the design team did clarify that by creating the Kobe 3 Protro Low, they seek to address the varying preferences of hoopers. Stay tuned for updates regarding the sneaker as it is expected to arrive next year, with it set to make waves at all levels of play.