Category: Shoes

Name: New Balance 1000 “Dirty”Colorway: Silver MetallicSKU: M1000GMSRP: $150 USDRelease Date: August 1, 2025Where to Buy: New BalanceGone are the days of crispy, clean sneakers. The forerunners of the sneaker world are leaning into a lived-in feel through recent pre-distressed silhouettes from Nike’s .SWOOSH AF1 “Dirty Triple White,” A$AP Rocky x PUMA Inhale OG, and now the recently unveiled New Balance’s “Dirty” 1000.For their interpretation of the trend, New Balance uses one of its retro runners as the canvas and goes for its recognizable silver palette. Reissued in 2024, the latest model draws from the original 1999 design in intricate technical overlays and a prominent Y2K sensibility. Along with mesh uppers and leather overlays, a chunky segmented sole unit boasts ABZORB cushioning.To give the model a used look, dirt-like smears and abrasions are applied throughout the body. A realistic smokey stain appears on the white mesh, while the leather overlays show an aged finish. Elsewhere, dirty midsoles emphasize the sculptural shape of the cushioning, and black outsoles serve as the foundation for black branding on the upper panels.Though less apparent, the recently unveiled New Balance 1000 “Grey Metallic” shows similar distressing across the monochromatic dark gray body. For any other sneaker purveyor, two gray colorways may feel redundant, but at New Balance, the choice is rooted in tradition. In May the label launched its “Grey Days” event championing its signature color every May by sharing special product launches, events, and stories.The New Balance 1000 “Dirt” hits the brand’s web store on August 1, 2025. See the gallery above for a closer look at the model.

SummaryJJJJound has just teased its second Salomon collaborationThe duo’s XT-6 features gray, black, and red with co-branding at the tongue and heelRelease is expected to take place soon via JJJJound, Salomon, and select retailers such as HBXWhen it comes to footwear collaborations, few can compare to JJJJound, especially when considering quantity and diversity. The Montréal-based label has already worked with New Balance, adidas, Plasticana, Padmore & Barnes, OTW by Vans, ASICS, and PUMA this year. Adding to its output, JJJJound has just teased a new project with Salomon.It’s been over two years since JJJJound first worked with Salomon, presenting a white and blue take on the XT-Wings 2. Now, the duo has reunited for a second project, teasing a collaborative colorway of the XT-6. The model, which dominated for Salomon at the start of the decade, has been prepared in gray, black, and red. Its quicklace system is present and has been placed atop a co-branded tongue. Another nod to JJJJound comes courtesy of the heel, which features the wordmarks of each brand in red.At the time of writing, neither JJJJound nor Salomon have shared when their collaborative take on the XT-6 will be releasing. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at this black and gray colorway from the duo, as the shoe is confirmed to be dropping this year based on JJJJound’s “JJJJ SALOMON 2025” caption. It will likely be initially made available via JJJJound with Salomon and select retailers such as HBX stocking the shoe later on. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJJJound (@jjjjound)

Name: Air Jordan 10 “Steel”Colorway: White/Black/Light Steel GreySKU: HJ6779-104MSRP: $215 USDRelease Date: August 2Where to Buy: NikeJordan Brand, while pushing forward with the recent introduction of the Air Jordan 40, is best known for its retro releases. While its arsenal is deeper than any other signature shoe line, there remains a handful of models that get preferential treatment, with fan favorites like the Air Jordan 1 and 4 seeing at least several releases a season.The Air Jordan 10, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, has had a quiet 2025. However, it’s finally time for the sneaker to make its debut this year as the OG “Steel” look lands on shelves next weekend. Rumored last year, the pair pays homage to the original by recreating its white, gray, and black composition, including, for the first time in retro form, the toe cap overlay.For those looking to pick up this re-release of the Air Jordan 10 “Steel,” it is scheduled to drop on August 2 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $215 USD. Enjoy a complete look at the sneaker above and stay tuned for more updates regarding the Air Jordan 10 as more colorways of the sneaker are said to be coming soon.