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Every year, Jordan Brand releases a special Air Jordan 11 in December — and in 2021 that release will be the classic Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey.” Debuted in 2001 and last retroed in 2010, the “Cool Grey” has long enjoyed status as one of the most popular non-OG Air Jordan 11 colorways, and this second retro aims to provide an accurate re-creation of the 2001 original.Uppers are crafted of signature “Cool Grey” nubuck and given flair by the Air Jordan 11’s iconic patent leather mudguard and toebox, done up in “Medium Grey.” This two-tone grey mixture is offset by thick white rope laces and a white Jumpman logo on the lateral side of the collar. Heel pieces take on “Medium Grey” as well and add Michael Jordan’s #23 logo, while a fabric Air Jordan tag takes its usual place on the throat. Moving to the shoe’s lower half, white Zoom Air-filled midsoles work with icy blue outsoles to complete the look.Though it’s been over a decade since the “Cool Grey” last released, its stylings have been kept alive in the interim by alternate makeups like the Air Jordan 11 Low “Cool Grey” and even the golf-ified Air Jordan 11 Low G “Cool Grey.” However, neither of these releases boasted the high prestige — or high cut — of their counterpart, making the return of the original “Cool Grey” a decidedly welcome one.Look for the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” to release on December 11, retailing for $225 USD. View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi) View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi) View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi) View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi) View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi) View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi) View this post on InstagramA post shared by FXXKVLOG (@fxxkvlogvi)Elsewhere in the world of basketball footwear, Kyrie Irving has voiced his displeasure with the upcoming Kyrie 8, calling it “trash” in an Instagram comment.

Fresh off his first festival performance post-lockdown at Rolling Loud Miami, Travis Scott is keeping his momentum going strong as he has just unveiled a comedic spot with none other than streetwear icon Hiroshi Fujiwara. The video was posted on IG by the Cactus Jack leader, and it’s designed to promote the forthcoming release of the Travis Scott x fragment design x Air Jordan 1 High “Military Blue” — one of the most anticipated footwear collaborations of 2021.The video totals out to 55 seconds long and opens up with Fujiwara roaming the streets of what appears to be a city in Japan whilst rocking the kicks. He then enters a phone booth and that’s when the frame transitions to La Flame (also wearing the aforementioned shoes) who is spotted out braving the stormy weather to eventually answer the fragment designer’s call. On the phone, they have a brief conversation and it ends with Fujiwara advising Scott to “use a fragment of his imagination” as a cheeky way to nod to their collaboration. The final scene showcases a disgruntled Scott hopping in his wildly styled BMW M3 E30 and it closes out with a Cactus Jack x fragment design x Jordan Brand banner.Peep the full video here below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by flame (@travisscott)In case you missed it, Travis Scott also recently unveiled his newest song titled “Escape Plan”.

Nike and its Nike SB division have picked up a substantial amount of steam again thanks to the resurgence of the Dunk, and its products are being shown off even more now as they have taken stage at this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Diverting away from the collaborations for a second, the Swoosh’s skate label is further building out its range of the Nike SB Blazer Mid PRM with a new “Mosaic” colorway.For this latest iteration, a balanced mix of both earthy tones and brighter hues take center stage. Built with wayward paneling, this mid-cut installment bears dusty pink mid-foot leather paneling and comes coupled with shaggy suede heels that are dyed in a muted brown. Various shades of blue touch down onto the laces and overlays that border the throat as well as in lighter fashion on the rear end’s overlays. The lower parts of the side Swooshes bring in contrast with its black exteriors along with a ribbed texture, and the toe boxes are splashed with a creamy coating. Midsoles complete its design with gum panels in the forefoot and heel areas while a bright white block is sandwiched in the middle.Nike China is slated to drop these on August 1 for ￥799 ($123 USD).For more footwear news, peep a look at the next Off-White™ x Nike Blazer Low colorway.