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Swiss label On has unveiled images of its forthcoming Cloudnova Z5 sneaker, the first release from its paradigm-shifting “Editions Range,” a collection of exclusive limited footwear born and designed out of the label’s Zurich-based lab.On — who is reportedly planning for a $5billion USD IPO later this year — has named the Z5 as such thanks to its place of its conception: Zurich District 5.Combining features both running and lifestyle sneakers, the Z5 features is a fresh and unique-looking silhouette. Taking notes from its Cloudflash sneaker, the upper houses flashy neon lines and an ultra-breathable nanomesh which sits atop the sole of a classic Cloudnova, the home of On’s signature Speedboard and CloudTec sole innovations.Dressed in a “Neon White” colorway, each silhouette has been designed to hold its ground in both urban and rural environments and as such boasts a lightweight sole with extreme breathability, all the while looking pretty nice too.The limited-edition Cloudnova Z5 will be available from the On webstore from May 27, retailing at $180 USD.In other news, LIFUL has served up a sleek, minimal take of the Reebok Premier Road Plus IV.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is one of the key pieces of Converse’s basketball roster, and over the course of the 2020-21 NBA season, he’s been taking the court in a special G4 “Hyper Swarm” PE. Now, just ahead of Green and the Warriors’ play-in game against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Converse has announced that the “Hyper Swarm” will receive a retail release.The G4 comes in both high and low-cut versions, and the “Hyper Swarm” falls into the latter category. It’s built from a yellow synthetic mesh, and features bumblebee-like black detailing on its midfoot logo and collar. Midsoles are done up in black as well, and boast the G4’s unique hybrid cushioning setup: React foam surrounding a forefoot Zoom Air unit for a feel that’s both supportive and responsive. The look is rounded off by translucent outsoles with a brown tint, a compelling alternate take on classic gum outsoles.Draymond Green’s Converse G4 “Hyper Swarm” is set to release on the Converse webstore come May 26 and will be priced at $110 USD. You’ll also be able to catch it in acton on Green’s feet if the Warriors are able to make inroads in the playoffs.Elsewhere in the world of Converse, the brand has readied an expansive collection in celebration of Pride Month.

The hoop game and the rap game are intertwined for J. Cole, the platinum-selling artist who released his new The Off-Season album and made his professional debut in the Basketball Africa League all in the span of a week. And much like how Cole seamlessly brings the two worlds together, PUMA is aiming to do the same on his latest signature model — the DREAMER 2, a shoe that’s set to release in an “Off-Season Red” in celebration of Cole’s accomplishments.Sported by Cole during his Basketball Africa League debut and also worn on court by fellow PUMA Hoops team member Skylar Diggins-Smith of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, the “Off-Season Red” lives up to its name with a mostly red mesh, suede and leather upper that’s inspired by the RS-0, RS-100 and RS-X, and bordered by black toeboxes, tongues, collars and heel pieces. Its signature details include an interesting tubular eyestay setup, a Dreamer logo on the heel that calls out to both the shoe’s name and Cole’s Dreamville label plus a bold branded hit on the tongue. Down below, midsoles that use PUMA’s hoops-tuned ProFoam cushioning setup complete the look.The J. Cole x PUMA DREAMER 2 “Off-Season Red” will release on the PUMA webstore come May 21, and is priced at $130 USD.Moving from hoop shoes to casual kicks, candy purveyor Haribo recently teamed up with PUMA for a two-pack of casual kicks.