Author: Sneaker Blogger

Kid Cudi and adidas are back again, following up the December 2020 debut of the Vadawam 326 with a new makeup dubbed “Footwear White/Orange Tint/Dark Brown.” Inspired by sci-fi movies and named after Cudi’s daughter Vada, the latest Vadawam colorway is equal parts retro basketball sneaker and moon boot — a fitting design for someone who’s long dubbed himself the “Man on the Moon.”Artillery Hi-inspired uppers reach well above the wearer’s ankle and feature a layered leather and suede composition. The shoe’s collar, base and heel clip are done up in stark white or natural bone tones, while overlays take on a variety of brown shades. Though blue rope laces do snake up the midfoot, they’re quickly overpowered by three brown leather Velcro straps that serve as the shoe’s primary fit system. “326” is printed on the lateral collar for a nod to Vada’s birthday, with a blue collar liner and berry-colored eyestays adding further vibrance. Down below, an Edberg Torsion Comp-style midsole rounds off the look.Though adidas has yet to announce an official release date for this new Vadawam 326, retailers like Asphalt Gold have it listed for a February 27 release. If it falls in line with past models, the MSRP will be set at $180 USD.For more news on upcoming sneaker releases, take a look at the latest installment of HYPEBEAST’s weekly Best Footwear Drops list.

Ahead of his forthcoming “Lost and Found” FW21 New York Fashion Week runway show, TOMBOGO has pulled back the curtains for his custom footwear pieces with Dr. Martens. The Bay Area-bred designer hand selected three silhouettes to work on including the Wincox, Fulmar and the Ziggy, the first two of which are permuted with detachable pouches while the latter is given a worn-in aesthetic.Original cues for the Wincox and Fulmar are kept consistent as you have both offerings arriving with their traditional mid and low-cut heights, surrounding belt buckles and smooth black leather builds. Customary vivid yellow accents poke out through the exposed midsole stitchings of both pairs, while the high-profile entry also shows them off atop the heel tabs. From there, the utilitarian-inspired elements take over as medium-sized removable pouches rest on the lateral sides. Silver buttons are arranged at the top of these miniature storage units, while a bold red TOMBOGO banner with white lettering runs down the middle.Additionally, the out-of-the box creative applies his touch to the classical Ziggy by using a special paint and dye method to rework the silhouette with a vintage, worn-in vibe.Check out a closer look right here, and note that his presentation will air on February 17, 2021 at 9am ET here.For more footwear news, a Yohji Yamamoto x Dr. Martens’ 1461 was recently unveiled.

Nike’s D/MS/X sub-label is known for its modernized takes on archival Nike Sportswear silhouettes, one of which is the D/MS/X Waffle. A current-day iteration of a silhouette whose roots run all the way back to Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman’s Blue Ribbon Sports era, the D/MS/X Waffle is equal parts past, present and future, and has now been given a sustainable makeover.Textile uppers consist of two main pieces — a dark orange/brown forefoot and a gray heel — split by a “Sci-Fi Purple” swoosh and capped by a similarly toned heel tab. Exposed foam tongues are dressed in gray as well, with bold branded accents appearing on heel tabs and tonge tags alike. Down below, the trim EVA foam midsole is bolstered by a piece of marbled gray rubber with orange and blue detailing. This striking addition runs from the toe to the heel before dropping down and folding back into the midfoot, where it connects with the outsole. The outsole itself boasts a waffle pattern and recycled NikeGrind rubber, even rising onto the toe for an extra pop of look-completing style.The Regrind-equipped D/MS/X Waffle is available now via Nike Hong Kong, and is priced at $799 HKD (approximately $130 USD).Looking for more fresh Swoosh sneakers? Check out the latest installment of HYPEBEAST’s weekly Best Footwear Drops list.