Category: Shoes

Nike and PlayStation’s legendary collaboration has surfaced in the form of a Nike Air Force 1 Low “PlayStation” 2024 Sample. The recently revealed detailed imagery shows a recreated version of the coveted 2006 grail produced as an internal sample.Surfaced imagery reveals a build faithful to the original 2006 iteration, featuring a full patent leather upper paired with glossy black front paneling. A signature blue gradient wraps around the heel section, leading directly to an embroidered PlayStation logo on the lateral counter.Purple laces, a translucent blue rubber outsole, and controller button-inspired accents complete the upper. Reports indicate the sample was initially produced for a prospective retro run before being shelved. AF1 collection @pgknows reportedly revealed that only 10 pairs of these 2024 samples are in existence alluding to the fact that this particular release likely only made it to the development stages.

Name: Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Tech “Red/Black”Colorway: TBCSKU: IH7853-005MSRP: ￥25,520 (approx. $160 USD)Release Date: August 1 (Japan)Where to Buy: atmos JapanNike has given the Air Max 95 a technical overhaul with the Air Max 95 BB Tech, a model launching exclusively through atmos and Nike direct stores in Japan. The release keeps the DNA that has made the silhouette a cult favorite while layering in new materials and exposed cushioning, positioning it as a more construction-forward spin on a design that already prioritized visible engineering.The reference point remains the original blueprint. The Air Max 95 drew its inspiration from human anatomy and the track style of the 1990s, a combination that produced the model’s signature wavy panel design meant to echo the layers of the human body. The BB Tech version holds onto that distinctive framework, using it as the foundation for a build that pushes the silhouette’s technical language further rather than departing from it.Where this version separates itself is in the mix of materials and the treatment of the cushioning. Nike combines a range of materials across the build for a layered aesthetic, then pairs that with externally visible cushioning that puts the shoe’s comfort tech on display. The result leans into a stacked, component-driven look while delivering what the brand describes as a surprisingly comfortable ride, keeping the emphasis on both the visual and the functional sides of the design.The exclusivity adds another layer to the release. Offered as a Japan-only model through atmos and Nike direct stores, the Air Max 95 BB Tech sits in limited territory from the outset. atmos has a long history of working closely with Nike on region-specific Air Max releases, and a domestic-exclusive drop like this one continues that pattern of positioning the retailer as a key destination for the silhouette.

Name: FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe Dunk Low ProtroColorway: Black/Field PurpleSKU: IV7508-001MSRP: $135 USDRelease Date: September 4, 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike and FC Barcelona have officially revealed the Kobe Dunk Low Protro “Black/Field Purple.” The upcoming low-top sneaker celebrates Kobe Bryant’s enduring love for soccer and his personal relationship with the iconic Spanish football club.Constructed with a mixture of matte and high-gloss textures, the silhouette features a matte black leather base complemented by glossy black patent leather overlays at the toe, eyestays, and rear. The club’s signature “Field Purple” hue delivers contrast across the patent leather Swooshes, heel tabs, laces, and outsole, giving the Dunk a distinct Mamba-inspired aesthetic.Gold detailing completes the design, featuring the official FC Barcelona crest on the tongue tag alongside specialized interior branding. Built to Protro performance specifications, the pair integrates modernized cushioning underfoot, merging classic hardwood heritage with street-ready football influence.The FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe Dunk Low Protro “Black/Field Purple” releases on September 4, 2026.