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Casablanca and New Balance have continued their collaborative relationship, with the Parisian label now taking on the XC-72 silhouette. Both of the two new colorways are described as “sports cars for your feet,” drawing on the “Grand Prix” theme that also ran throughout the label’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection.The two colorways are inspired by luxury cars, particularly the eye-catching vehicles often seen on the streets of Monaco. The first design sees the sneaker arrive in a mixture of orange and green, complete with tonal gray and white accents, referencing previous Casablanca x New Balance releases. For the second, the automotive influence is referenced through its red and yellow upper, and a black outsole unit inspired by racing tires.Launching the collection, Casablanca Creative Director Charaf Tajer and Art Director Stevie Grimes said, “From when we first started working on the collaboration, we dubbed it the “sports car for your feet” as it evokes that feeling of when you first saw a luxury car as a child, you knew it was a car.. but it was different to any car you’d seen before, it’s a feeling, a sense of wonder, designed to perform, designed to be special.”Take a look at the two colorways in the gallery above. Both Casablanca x New Balance XC-72s are set to release via the Casablanca web store on August 27. View this post on InstagramA post shared by CasablancaⒸ (@casablancabrand)New Balance has also recently released other ZX-72 colorways, including this eye-catching blue and yellow design.

The Air Presto’s cozy, sock-like construction is arguably one of Nike’s comfiest sneaker silhouettes to-date, and since the first iteration of the silhouette was launched at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the Air Presto has remained untouched.Now this season Nike has updated the sneaker in a new colorway, reminiscent of the colorways often seen in its popular ACG capsules. “Wild Berry” dresses the base of the upper, as a “University Gold” mid-foot plastic cage sits alongside a “Cyber Teal” heel panel at the rear.The five dots on the outsole signify the sneaker’s involvement in Nike’s Alpha project too, a program that focused on the brand’s most progressive tech at the time on the sneaker’s creation over two decades ago.A sneaker more comfortable than your favorite t-shirt, the Nike Air Presto is made to feel good and look fast. Its stretchy sleeve creates a cozy, sock-like fit while the super-soft foam adds spring to your step.The Nike Air Presto “Wild Berry” is available to buy now from the brand’s online webstore, retailing at $130 USD.In other news, Nike has unveiled its suede Air Force 1 Lows in an “Off Noir” shade.

Kids of Immigrants has swiftly made a name for itself in the world of fashion for its storytelling, commitment to empowering immigrants and dedication to its community. And this Summer, the LA-based entity is extending its run of footwear collaborations for the third occasion with Vans as it has just pulled back the curtains on its Old Skool “Anything is Possible” installment. Its namesake is derived from the Kids of Immigrants’ signature slogan.The shoes are dressed entirely with neutral white and beige tones, but it’s the assortment of materials that really make this offering special. The collective employs various fabrics and patterns on the base layers including paisley, corduroy, velvet, shearling and patent leather, all of which are symbolic of the SoCal’s collective’s upbringing. The insoles are inspired from Chinese laundry bags and the treading features yellow backdrops to represent household lamps. Additionally, midsoles are emblazoned with repetitive Kids of Immigrants spell outs and coordinates that speak to the apartment in which they first started the brand.Check out a closer look at the kicks in the collection of images up above, and note that these will be launching via the Greenhouse app on August 18 followed by a Kids of Immigrants drop on August 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KOI (@kidsofimmigrants)Previously, Vault by Vans revealed that it is bringing back the Style 24 model.