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Name: Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium and Pegasus PremiumColorways: Total Orange/Black and Volt/Cyber/Off White/BlackSKUs: IQ7166-800 and IQ7336-700MSRP: $260 USD and $220 USDRelease Date: April 1 (Melitta Baumeister) and April 8 (SNKRS)Where to Buy: Melitta Baumeister and NikeAt last, Melitta Baumeister’s collaboration with Nike Running is dropping. Teased by the designer last year, the new partners have prepared the Vomero Premium and Pegasus Premium in two hand-painted colorways.Looking first at the Vomero Premium, it dons a “Total Orange” that embraces a weathered effect that is unique to each pair. Co-branding is scattered throughout, including at the lateral midfoot and aglets. Rounding out the pair is a set of eyes at the outsole that watch whoever is following you, as well as a lenticular blinking eye at the tongue. A similar branding treatment has been applied to the “Volt”-colored Pegasus Premium. Instead of eyes, the outsole embraces a “Run Like No One Is Watching” motto that is also present at the laces and lateral rear portion of the midsole. Meanwhile, Baumeister’s eye stares upon any onlookers from the upper’s medial midfoot and the co-branded sockliner.For those interested in shopping Melitta Baumeister’s Nike Vomero Premium and Pegasus Premium collaborations, both are set to drop on April 1 via the designer’s website. From there, Nike SNKRS will be hosting a drop on April 8, with the Vomero Premium “Total Orange” priced at $260 USD and the Pegasus Premium “Volt” costing $220 USD. A pre-launch event is also set to take place at Dover Street Market Ginza on March 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melitta Baumeister (@melittabaumeister)

Name: ​​Vans LoaferColorway: Black/Black, Brown/BlackSKU: TBCMSRP: ¥13,200 JPY (approx. $83 USD)Release Date:Where to Buy: BILLY’s, VansVans Japan has unveiled a BILLY ’s-exclusive Loafer release, reimagining the iconic slip-on silhouette through a classic and modern lens. Available in “Black/Black” and “Brown/Black,” the model elevates classic styling with premium materials and classic details.The upper is crafted from premium, soft-touch suede, available in a deep “Black” and a neutral “Brown” beige. The defining feature is the addition of a polished gold metal bit across the vamp, which elevates the matte finish of the suede to create an aesthetic reminiscent of a traditional horsebit loafer. The loafer is anchored by a traditional vulcanized rubber midsole, paired with the signature waffle outsole to ensure that, despite its dressy appearance, it retains the grip and durability of a performance skate shoe. View this post on InstagramA post shared by vansjapan (@vansjapan)

Name: Nike ReactX Rejuven8 “Touch Grass”Colorway: Dark Smoke Grey/Kelly Green-BlackSKU: IR0459-001MSRP: TBDRelease Date: April 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike and its digital-first platform DOTSWOOSH are rumored to be expanding their chaotic “Touch Grass” collection with a fresh take on the Nike ReactX Rejuven8. Known for leaning heavily into online culture, the web3 imprint is reportedly continuing its streak of conversation-starting releases with another playful concept.Following the initial rollout that originally surfaced late last year, the internet-first project is heating up once again. The upcoming release features a new flame-covered colorway, joining the previously seen grass-like and hay-toned pairs. Initial imagery of the upcoming pair shows an insole featuring a grass-like texture as well as embroidered Swoosh and hand monikers. This chaotic energy perfectly aligns with DotSWOOSH’s history of bold drops, following in the footsteps of previous glitch-inspired designs like the “404 Error” Air Force 1 and the “Low Poly” Air Max 1.The silhouette is expected to carry the same boundary-pushing ethos that has defined the platform’s recent output. The Nike ReactX Rejuven8 “Touch Grass” is expected to drop in April 2026 via Nike and DotSWOOSH.