Month: March 2026

Name: Nike Mind 001 “Team Red”Colorway: Team Red/University RedSKU: HQ4307-601MSRP: $95 USDRelease Date: April 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike continues to push the boundaries of post-performance footwear with the upcoming release of the Nike Mind 001 “Team Red.” Building upon the brand’s neuroscience-led exploration, the latest slip-on mule delivers a deeply saturated aesthetic designed to promote a calming and centered experience.Rooted in deliberate sensory response rather than traditional plush cushioning, the minimal silhouette features a sculpted foam build that wraps seamlessly around the foot. The upper is rendered in rich red tones, equipped with breathable perforations across the vamp to ensure optimal airflow. A padded collar provides a secure fit, while the interior footbed houses specialized circular pressure nodes intended to stimulate the sole.The tonal red exterior subtly transitions into darker shades toward the midsole, anchoring the design atop dark navy traction pods. Adding a sharp, reflective contrast to the otherwise uniform construction, a chrome Swoosh sits prominently on the lateral side. Finishing details include “Nike Mind” and “Mind Science Department” branding stamped on the insole, cementing the shoe’s purpose-driven origins.

Name: Nike Air Max Plus “French Football Federation”Colorway: Blackened Blue/Game Royal-Metallic CopperSKU: IQ0170-400MSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: March 23Where to Buy: NikeAs the world’s biggest football tournament approaches, the Nike Air Max Plus “French Football Federation” steps onto the pitch with a striking tribute to the national squad. Nike continues to build its international roster of commemorative footwear, applying the country’s signature hues to one of the most culturally significant runners in the brand’s catalog.The upper arrives drenched in team pride, anchored by a breathable mesh base that executes a dynamic gradient transition. The coloring shifts from a lighter blue just above the midsole up to a deep, blackened blue at the lace panel. In an inverted contrast, the silhouette’s signature wavy rib-bone overlays transition from light blue at the top down to darker shades near the sole.Adding championship-level contrast, metallic copper and gold accents hit the midfoot shank and the miniature side-panel Nike Swooshes. The most direct nod to the squad sits proudly on the tongue, where the official French Football Federation rooster mascot logo is stamped and surrounded by stars. Down below, the sole unit houses the traditional Tuned Air cushioning system, colored to match the overarching aesthetic of the team uniform.

SummaryCOMME des GARÇONS HOMME’s latest New Balance collaboration is set to drop next weekThe Japanese label has taken on the ABZORB 2010, presenting it in gray and off-white color schemesBoth colorways are set to drop on March 20 at a price of ¥42,900 JPY (approx. $269 USD)Of the many branches of COMME des GARÇONS’ empire, COMME des GARÇONS HOMME is one of two to collaborate closely with New Balance each season. For Fall/Winter 2025, the two outfitted the 509 sneaker. While many await the duo’s moccasin-inspired 1890A project that it scheduled to drop later this year, the two are first taking on the ABZORB 2010.Previewed previously during Paris Fashion Week, the ABZORB 2010 has been prepared in two color schemes. Pictured first is a gray-on-gray version of the sneaker that looks like a concrete sculpture. From there, off-whites weave between the lightly toned layers. Both feature a clean COMME des GARÇONS HOMME wordmark at the tongue and sockliner, with ABZORB cushioning backing each step.For those interested in picking up a pair, both of COMME des GARÇONS HOMME’s New Balance ABZORB 2010s are set to drop on March 20 via COMME des GARÇONS HOMME stockists. Each pair is expected to be priced at ¥42,900 JPY (approx. $269 USD).