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For consumer brands, the concept of producing sustainable products is being amplified more than ever, and one of the imprints that has made it a point to participate is Nike. Perhaps its most obvious initiative that speaks to this is its earth-friendly Space Hippie line, and one of its models in the Space Hippie 04 has further extended its range with a fresh new “Light Bone” colorway.Its base layers — which are constructed fro 75% recycled plastic bottles, tees and yarn scraps — are primarily executed with a “Light Bone” hue, which in turn allow the minimal accents to stand out. The miniature Swooshes that sit on the medial forefoot along with the “04” tongue branding are splashed with a vibrant orange, while the embroidered side Swooshes and Nike heel lettering slightly contrast with an “Olive Grey” hue. Inside the shoes, the liners are decorated with a volt green backdrop and feature the Swoosh’s retro pinwheel logo. Midsoles are primarily white, but feature trash scraps that have a give off a natural multi-colored aesthetic.Thinking of picking up a pair? You can find these available via Nike Japan right now for ¥15,400 (approx. $140 USD).For more sneaker news, be sure to peep a look at the upcoming Supreme x Nike SB Dunk High “By Any Means” in navy and red.

ASICS may be expanding its Sportstyle lineup with new Kiko Kostadinov creations and collaborations with Angelo Baque, but the GEL-Lyte III is still one of the bread-and-butter silhouettes from its lifestyle division. Now, the split-tongued runner from 1991 has surfaced in two new colorways. Each uses a different blend of tones, but both offer plenty of retro running style and serve as appealing, casual yet tech-focused summertime options.The first of the duo boasts a mixture of berry blue and red, while the latter combines bright yellow and gray in a way that’s reminiscent of 2015’s GEL-Lyte III “High Voltage” pack. Each is built from a white mesh base, and uses a combo of soft suede and smooth leather for its colorful overlays and branded hits. Down below, white midsoles are loaded with a hidden dose of signature GEL cushioning to complete the look.This dashing duo of ASICS GEL-Lyte IIIs are available now at Japanese retailers like atmos, and will likely arrive in the US later this summer. The MSRP for each pair is set at ¥14,300 JPY (approximately $130 USD), inclusive of tax.If your taste in GEL-LYTE IIIs is more sweet than sporty, check out Shop Nice Kicks’ forthcoming GEL-Lyte III “Ice Cream” collaboration.