Author: Sneaker Blogger

Diadora first debuted the Mythos 280 as part of its 2009 running catalogue, and now the classic running sneaker is set to see a re-release for the first time ever. Originally created in partnership with Gelindo Bordin — who won the marathon at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, becoming the first-ever Italian distance runner to take gold in the event — the Mythos is an important part of brand history, even more so now that Bordin is Diadora’s marketing and merchandising director.Uppers are constructed from a retro silver and black mesh, one that’s accented with swooping heel and cut-out forefoot overlays. A signature Diadora logo appears on the midfoot, connected to the forefoot overlay for a unique look. Red hits are introduced on the heel and toebox, while tongues feature a special graphic that combines a golden Olympic wreath with an Italian flag and one more Diadora hit. Down below, EVA foam midsoles are reinforced with wavy red TPU plates, providing a blend of responsiveness and comfort.The Diadora Mythos 280 will release via the Diadora webstore come February 20, and is limited to a scant 600 pairs. A retail price has yet to be announced.For more footwear news, check out a new Under Armour runner that the brand says is its “fastest shoe yet.”

Excitement over “dad shoes” is at an all-time high at the moment among the sneaker community, and New Balance is cashing in on this by unpacking a carload full of new offerings. Among them is the New Balance 991 which, after being produced in navy and red schemes is now receiving a heavy earth-tone makeover.Materials-wise, the lifestyle runner leans on its traditional paneling of suede and tumbled leather to map out its upper. In areas such as the toe boxes and mid-foot, buttery suedes are woven together with hues of forest green, a light beige and deep red overlay nearest the ankle. Toe tip overlays and mudguards are dipped in olive dye, while the rearmost panel is fashioned with a dusty beige outer. Save for the white “991” hit on the heels, the branded logos and lettering up top deliver additional olive notes. Additional parts of the base to call out are the forest green laces and white nylon tongues, the latter’s interior side of which features England’s flag to nod to its Made-in-UK manufacturing origins.Curvy midsole units are broken up between white and muted grey walls, and coupled with black soles below.These New Balance 991s are available now via select retailers like 43einhalb for €200 (approx. $241 USD) for those interested in picking up a pair.In case you missed it, Snow Peak and New Balance Tokyo Design Studio have reconnected for a “Triple Black” R_C4 Mid.

1976 was a pivotal year in basketball history: the ABA and NBA merged, and Converse released the influential Pro Leather. Now, to celebrate the freewheeling nature of ’70s hoops and the 45th anniversary of both the merger and the Pro Leather’s debut, Converse has prepped a special Pro Leather “Birth of Flight.”Often associate with Julius “Dr. J” Erving — one of the ABA’s biggest stars — the Pro Leather is known for its high cut and signature Chevron logo. Here, it’s done up in a timeless white leather and features interchangeable Chevron detailing: thanks to Velcro straps on both the lateral and medial midfoot, the wearer can choose between blue or red accents. A gold Pro Leather stamp is present directly behind the medial Chevron, and heels nod to the ABA’s iconic red, white and blue basketball with a special print and more gold foil embellishment. Tongues are trimmed with blue on the right shoe and red on the left, while icy translucent outsoles finalize the look.The Converse Pro Leather “Birth of Flight” is set to release via the Converse webstore on February 18, and is priced at $85 USD. For more from the world of footwear, check out UNDEFEATED and Converse’s new batch of Chuck 70 “Fundamentals.”