Month: September 2025

Name: Patta x Nike Air Max Dn8Colorways: Club Gold, Game Royal, Black, White, Orange Frost, and CyberSKUs: IB4029-700, IB4029-400, IB4029-001, IB4029-100, IR0678-800, and IR0678-300MSRP: $210 USDRelease Dates: October 1 (“Club Gold” and “Game Royal”, US-exclusive), October 10 and 15 (“Black”, Europe-exclusive), October 22 (“White”, Asia and South America-exclusive)Where to Buy: Nike and PattaWe reported on a Patta-branded Nike Air Max Dn8 preview last month. Little did we know, not just one pair created, but six. Patta and Nike are taking their campaign around the world, starting this week in Los Angeles. Two pop-up-exclusive pairs of “Orange Frost” and “Cyber” are traveling across the globe while “Club Gold” and “Game Royal” pairs will drop in the US only, “Black” is served up to Europe and “White” drops in Asia and South America. Each shoe features a patent leather upper that pairs with vintage-inspired yellow Air bags, a metallic co-branded carabiner, and special co-branding.The rollout of the Patta x Nike Air Max Dn8 collection kicks off tomorrow, September 26, in Los Angeles with Union, Awake NY, and Kids of Immigrants hosting an activation. The two-day event will see the “Orange Frost” and “Cyber” pairs available alongside early access to the “Club Gold” and “Game Royal” iterations. The latter two pairs will be dropping stateside via Nike SNKRS and select US retailers on October 1 at a price of $210 USD each.From there, Europe’s exclusive “Black” colorway will debut at Saison in Marseille on October 3 and 4, dropping alongside the pop-up-exclusive “Orange Frost” and “Cyber” colorways. European SNKRS and retailers will then drop the “Black” pair on October 15, five days after Patta hosts its European launch.WORKSOUT in Seoul will complete the activation tour, with October 17 and 18 featuring the “Orange Frost” and “Cyber” versions alongside the Asia and South America-exclusive “White” pair, which will drop on October 22 via SNKRS and select retailers. Stay tuned for images of the “Black” and “White” pairs.

Name: Atiba Jefferson x Vans Old Skool 36+, Curren Caples, and Half Cab WafflecupColorways: Atiba Solar Orange, Atiba Emerald Green, and Atiba Oatmeal BeigeSKUs: VN000D5R12Q, VN000D85EME, and VN000D9Z2N1MSRP: $80 USD to $95 USDRelease Date: September 25Where to Buy: VansAtiba Jefferson and Vans are back, following up on their photography-themed Authentic 44 by crafting the “United Through Skateboarding” collection. Jefferson, having been appointed Vans’ Brand Curator last year, celebrates his creative journey, from the streets to the studio, with this tribute to skateboarding.Three monochromatic shoes have been created by the duo, starting with a bright orange Old Skool 36+. From there, the Curren Caples sports a fall-ready forest green and the Half Cab features a WaffleCup outsole for the first time while donning a versatile off-white hue. All three sneakers also carry custom logo and artwork designs by Haze.For those looking to shop Atiba Jefferson’s new “United Through Skateboarding” collection with Vans, all three pairs are available now via the skate brand with prices ranging from $80 USD to $95 USD. Enjoy a complete look at each sneaker above and stay tuned for updates regarding additional projects from the duo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by vans (@vans)

SummaryTeased during the summer, Nike has officially presented the Shox ZThe new model balances elegance and sportstyle with a versatility-oriented buildIt has already dropped in China and will be arriving globally later this yearNike has put the Shox franchise back in the spotlight this year, with several of its silhouettes offering an abundance of colorways throughout. While it’s been asserted as a staple, there’s only been a small handful of tangible moments in which the Shox has captivated the sneaker space. However, we hypothesized back in July that a newly-teased Shox model could bring fresh energy.Now, the Shox Z has officially been announced by Nike, coinciding with a limited launch in China. This elevated, minimalist take on the Shox franchise features a kitten heel-like build, balancing elegance and sportstyle. It’s built for around-the-clock wear, offering a modern reinterpretation of the classic line. 10 colorways have been presented, ranging from a Martine Rose Shox MR4-adjacent black and red to neon iterations.For those looking to pick up a pair, Nike has officially launched the Shox Z in China. It is scheduled to see a global launch later this year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers in a wide variety of colorways at an expected price point of $140 USD. Stay tuned for updates as we await more information regarding its wider rollout.