Month: September 2026

Name: Salomon for Ray BEAMS XT-WHISPER “CHERRY CAKE PARTY”Colorway: Ice PinkSKU: TBCMSRP: ¥23,100 JPY (approx. $147 USD)Release Date: October 2Where to Buy: BEAMS, Salomon JPSalomon and Ray BEAMS introduce their first fully customized footwear project with the XT-WHISPER “CHERRY CAKE PARTY,” transforming the trail-derived silhouette through a dessert-inspired palette exclusive to the collaboration. Offered in a single Ice Pink colorway, the sneaker starts with a soft light-pink mesh base before layering flowing synthetic panels in vivid cherry pink and deeper red tones across the upper. Black sections around the heel and collar provide a sharper counterpoint to the sweeter shades, while the sole unit is finished in a subdued matte black, grounding the otherwise playful combination. The contrast between translucent-looking mesh, glossy structural overlays and muted tooling gives the shoe a dimensional finish that shifts between technical trail styling and the candy-like colors behind its “Cherry Cake Party” theme.The silhouette retains the performance-informed construction inherited from Salomon’s trail-running archive. SensiFit™ wraps the foot for a secure fit, while the Agile Chassis™ System provides stability underfoot and Quicklace™ allows the lacing to be adjusted in a single pull. Its narrow, sculpted lines and layered material construction preserve the model’s streamlined lifestyle profile, with the black technical sole creating a heavier visual foundation beneath the saturated pink upper.

Name: Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite “Erling Haaland”Colorway: Baltic Blue/Glacier Blue/Blue EclipseSKU: HQ2332-401MSRP: $280 USDRelease Date: October 1Where to Buy: NikeNike is giving Erling Haaland a cleat that changes with the weather. The Phantom 6 Low Elite “Erling Haaland” arrives in Baltic Blue/Glacier Blue/Blue Eclipse. It pairs a water-activated color-changing upper with the performance package of Nike’s precision-focused silhouette, and the whole concept is built around water as a metaphor for how the striker plays.The headline feature only appears once the grass is wet. The upper is printed with white ink that disappears on contact with water, revealing the full graphic hidden underneath. Nike ties the effect to Haaland himself, casting the reveal as a picture of a player who turns into something defenders can’t contain. Dry, the cleat reads as a clean study in icy blues. Wet, it shows everything.That dual nature follows Nike’s broader framing of Haaland as water: constantly shifting, capable of stillness one moment and a surge the next. The cold-toned palette of Baltic, Glacier, and Eclipse blues keeps the theme consistent before a single drop hits the upper.Underneath the concept, the construction is built for touch. Nike’s Gripknit forms the upper, a tacky textured material designed to hold the ball whether conditions are wet or dry. It’s a fitting pairing for a cleat that literally responds to rain, since the surface that changes appearance also keeps its grip when the weather turns.Traction and fit round out the spec sheet. A Cyclone 360 circular stud pattern sits in the forefoot to help players plant and pivot quickly. The shoe’s frame is shaped for a more anatomical fit, particularly through the toe box, molding to the foot and bringing the wearer closer to the ball on strikes. Nike positions the Phantom 6 as an upgrade over the Phantom GX 2, with refined Gripknit touch zones, the more natural toe-box fit, and an improved Cyclone 360 plate. A cushioned sockliner finishes the interior, and this firm-ground version is intended for dry, natural-grass fields.

Name: Nike Moon Shoe “Floral/Coconut Milk”Colorway: Coconut Milk/Mosswood Brown/Fennel/Light KhakiSKU: IZ6169-122MSRP: ¥15,730 JPY (approx. $100 USD)Release Date: October 1 (Japan), TBC (Global)Where to Buy: Nike JapanThe Nike Moon Shoe OG is returning with its heritage construction intact. Nike presents the shoe as a modern version of the running shoe Bill Bowerman built before the company even carried the Nike name, famously using his wife’s waffle iron. This edition reproduces that original design in a Coconut Milk/Mosswood Brown/Fennel/Light Khaki colorway.The outsole is where the story starts. A rubber Waffle outsole anchors the shoe, and its gridded tread is the direct descendant of the pattern Bowerman first pressed out in the kitchen. The rubber gives durable traction, while the waffle pattern itself doubles as the shoe’s clearest link to Nike’s origins.The upper keeps things period-correct. It’s built mainly from nylon, the lightweight material that defined running shoes of the era, and finished with a leather Swoosh along the side. The mix of textile and leather gives the upper a layered, textured look that separates it from the smooth, engineered surfaces of modern runners.The details stay simple inside, too. A foam sockliner handles step-in comfort, and the overall shape leans into the slim, low-slung stance of a ’70s runner. The color blocking suits that vintage direction. Coconut Milk, Mosswood Brown, Fennel, and Light Khaki make up a muted, earthy palette that reads more like a lifestyle staple than a performance shoe, putting a piece of Nike’s earliest history into an everyday rotation.