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Name: Kith x New Balance 2011Colorway: Maroon/Atomic Yellow, Amazon/Lilac, Princess Blue/SilverSKU: TBCMSRP: TBCRelease Date: November 9Where to Buy: KithKith and New Balance are returning to the 2011 for the Monuments Collection, a trio of colorways that each salute one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. The silhouette first surfaced earlier this year as part of Kith’s 15-year anniversary run, and its name points straight back to the year the retailer opened its doors. This time around, the city’s skyline does the storytelling while the materials do the heavy lifting.Under every colorway sits the same architecture. Kith built the 2011 upper from the ground up, assembling a layered, multi-piece pattern rather than adapting an existing New Balance last, then set it atop the ABZORB midsole unit originally developed for the New Balance 2002. That combination gives the shoe a familiar, cushioned ride underneath a construction that is entirely its own, leaving each Monuments colorway free to play with texture and finish.The “Maroon & Atomic Yellow” pair carries the deepest Kith lineage, revisiting the Ronnie Fieg for New Balance 530 that dropped at Kith in 2014. Perforated nubuck forms the base, layered with perforated nubuck and leather overlays and finished with quilted stitching across the vamp and collar. A full-bleed debossed 2011 graphic covers the heel, contrasting N-lock logos land on both sides, and silver-flecked laces add a subtle shimmer, with additional branding placed on the tongue and heel counter.The “Amazon & Lilac” iteration takes a bolder color-blocked route, built from perforated suede overlays on top of suede underlays. Reflective N-logos on the lateral and medial walls catch light after dark, while dual New Balance and Kith branding sits on the tongue and heel, and 2011 hits mark the outer ankle.Rounding out the set, the “Princess Blue & Silver” version swaps to a breathable mesh base dressed in vibrant suede overlays. Orange accents at the eyelets, N-logos and heel branding cut through the cool palette, joined by a co-branded tongue and 2011 detailing at the lateral heel. All three pairs arrive in New York to the World packaging, finished with a custom sockliner and an extra set of laces.Set your reminders and get ahead of what’s dropping next on Hypebeast Drops.

Name: Story mfg. x ASICS GEL-TRANSCEND FJColorway: Dark Brown, BlackSKU: 1203B194-200, 1203B194-001MSRP: $180 USDRelease Date: November 11 (Story mfg.), November 20 (ASICS)Where to Buy: Story mfg., ASICSStory mfg. and ASICS are back together with the GEL-TRANSCEND FJ, a collaborative sneaker built around the idea of rambling. The UK craft label and the Japanese sportswear giant read the word three ways: wandering with no set endpoint, talking past the point of necessity, and growing somewhere you didn’t plan to. That spirit of curiosity-led movement shapes everything here, from the archival hiking base to a campaign cast of makers and movers photographed on their own turf.The foundation is pure archive. The GEL-TRANSCEND FJ traces back to ASICS’ 1990s catalog of hiking and walking footwear, and the collaborators lean into that outdoor DNA rather than smoothing it over. Rugged synthetic leather overlays wrap the upper, framing panels of Story mfg.’s signature check, a pattern drawn from the woolen blankets that once came standard on old-school hikes. The result splits into two colorways: a black and grey pairing with a cooler, technical read, and a rich brown version that feels closer to forest floor than city pavement.Flip the shoe over and the performance story sharpens. The jagged outsole borrows directly from the GEL-FujiTrabuco 7 trail shoe, bringing a lug pattern tuned for traction, durability and lightweight cushioning onto a lifestyle-leaning silhouette. Story mfg. founder Saeed Al-Rubeyi is clearly sold on it. “The sole is incredible: an aggressive but lightweight tread. It’s so supple and grippy that the blacksmith we photographed reckons he can sharpen 20% faster in them, and asked to keep a pair for work,” he said in the release announcement.That blacksmith is one of several characters anchoring the campaign, which nods to ASICS’ Japanese roots while extending both brands’ habit of spotlighting real people and their obsessions. A forager, dancers, farmers and cyclists round out the cast, each offering a personal take on rambling through motion, handiwork or time spent close to the land. Every subject was shot in their own setting, keeping the focus on people who chase what they love without asking permission.The concept also gets a physical home. Alongside the shoe, the two brands are launching the RAMBLING CLUB, a tongue-in-cheek society for wanderers, talkers and anyone charting an unconventional route. The club opens at Story mfg.’s London studio on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, before a New York chapter lands at Blue In Green on Tuesday, November 10. Entry requires an application form plus a hand-drawn self-portrait, and accepted members walk away with a club badge and first access to the GEL-TRANSCEND FJ ahead of its wider rollout.Set your reminders and get ahead of what’s dropping next on Hypebeast Drops.

Wheeled footwear pioneer Heelys has officially teamed up with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog x Heelys Gio Collection, transforming the classic rolling silhouette into a high-speed tribute to the gaming icon. Unveiled in Carrollton, Texas, the limited-edition collaboration merges retro gaming nostalgia with skate functionality across two character-inspired models.The capsule adapts the fan-favorite Heelys Gio footwear silhouette with detailed aesthetic cues celebrating the franchise’s Green Hill Zone heritage. The Sonic Gio arrives dressed in the hedgehog’s signature vibrant blue shade, highlighted by iconic gold ring graphics positioned across the upper. Complementing the lead model, the Amy Rose Gio is executed in an all-over pink colorway accented by printed sparkle detailing on the heel counter. Both silhouettes incorporate Heelys’ signature recessed heel wheels, offering seamless transitions between walking and rolling.”We’re thrilled to bring two iconic brands like Sonic the Hedgehog and Heelys together in a partnership that blends gaming culture with innovative footwear design,” stated Alexander Gomez, Vice President of Licensing & Partnerships at SEGA of America. Sara Arbelaez, Social Media and Partnerships Strategist at Heelys, highlighted fan enthusiasm, adding, “Fans have been asking for this collab for years and we couldn’t be more excited to finally roll it out together and see everyone have fun.”The Sonic the Hedgehog x Heelys collection is available now on Heelys and at select global stockists for a retail price of $70 USD.