Month: May 2026

Name: OTW by Vans x Julian Klincewicz Old Skool 36 & Style 31MSRP: ¥17,600 – ¥19,250 JPY (approx. $112 – $122 USD)Release Date: May 15Where to Buy: VansVans’ high-fidelity line, OTW by Vans, has partnered with Los Angeles-based multimedia artist Julian Klincewicz for their fourth collaboration, introducing two reworked classics: Old Skool 36 and Style 31.The Old Skool 36 arrives in “Mango Mojito Orange” and “Ivy Green,” while the Style 31 is offered in a more understated “India Ink/Black” palette. Both silhouettes feature suede overlays and leather detailing, with Klincewicz’s signature hand‑drawn sketches and custom labels inspired by his long‑running daily to‑do lists. Each pair also comes with a unique charm modeled after his dog “Roo,” adding a whimsical, personal touch. The sneakers are finished with Vans’ Sola Foam ADC insoles for enhanced cushioning, “Joyous Chorus” branding at the heel scab, and the brand’s iconic waffle outsole for grip and durability.

Name: Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro PRM “NYC”Colorway: Safety Orange/Rush Blue-WhiteSKU: IV2705-819Retail Price: $130 USDRelease Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: NikeThe electric energy of New York basketball has taken over the city once again, and Nike is capitalizing on the moment in the most authentic way possible. To introduce its latest city-exclusive release, the Swoosh teamed up with Sidetalk NYC—the viral street interview platform responsible for cementing “Bing Bong” into the modern New York sports lexicon. The result is the surprise drop of the Nike Air Force 1 Low PRM “Knicks,” a bold, limited-edition love letter to the city’s unbreakable hoops culture.Unapologetically loud, the Air Force 1 Low “NYC” arrives in a striking two-tone colorway that immediately evokes the iconic orange and blue of Madison Square Garden’s home team. The upper is completely dressed in a vibrant “Safety Orange” tumbled leather, providing a premium feel to the bright base. To break up the tonal look, deep “Rush Blue” accents strike the leather Swooshes, heel tabs, and tongue tags. A crisp white midsole rests atop a classic, court-ready gum rubber outsole, ensuring the sneaker remains grounded in traditional AF1 heritage.What truly sets this release apart, however, is the hyper-local branding. The standard Nike Air logos have been swapped out for bold “NYC” embroidery on both the heel and the tongue. A silver lace dubrae and a subtle mini-Swoosh embroidered near the toe box complete the premium design. To launch the shoe, Nike enlisted Sidetalk NYC’s recognizable host, Luke Manley, to front the campaign, bridging the gap between global sportswear and grassroots, on-the-street fandom.For now, securing a pair of these vibrant kicks requires serious local connections. The Nike Air Force 1 Low “NYC” dropped as a surprise release over Mother’s Day weekend exclusively at Nike’s new SoHo location. With no wider online release currently announced, this orange and blue AF1 is already shaping up to be one of the most coveted, limited-edition New York exclusives of the year.

SummaryNYC rapper Liim fronts the Procell x Nike Total 90 Heirloom collaboration, a vintage-inspired tribute to the 2002 football boot featuring plaid uppers and brown patent leather.Dropping May 16, 2026, the release marks the duo’s second partnership, leaning into Procell’s signature aged aesthetic and Lower East Side roots.NYC-based rapper Liim is the face of the new Procell x Nike Total 90 Heirloom launch, the partners’ second collaboration since their first footwear drop in 2019. The campaign couldn’t get more NYC (specifically Lower East Side) with the Bowery-based vintage boutique behind the design and New York-native Liim fronting the debut.Shortly after sharing a preview depicting a plastic-wrapped plaid couch, the Liim photos landed, featuring the matching plaid uppers and brown patent leather overlays. A tribute to the 2002-born “Air Zoom Total 90,” the recently issued Total 90 has resurfaced as a popular model among the football boot surge in sneakers.⁠ While recent Total 90 models have focused on bold colorways, including Silver/Black and Dynamic Yellow, Procell leans into its vintage shop roots with a softened plaid pattern and brown overlays.The collaborator first reinterpreted the Nike Air Force 1 Low with the “Muslin-Desert Ore” variant, rendering the typically white upper makeup with a textured off-white fabric. The aged look complements Procell’s aesthetic, a mix of vintage graphic tees, archival designer pieces, and retro grails, which have made the shop a favorite of notable artists like Frank Ocean.⁠The Nike x Procell Total 90 Heirloom will be available starting on May 16, 2026, via Procell (5 Delancy St, NY, NY) and select Nike stockists.