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When it comes to Jordan Brand and retailer footwear collaborations, one can argue that few make as much noise as the projects executed with Union LA. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Los Angeles-based entity helmed by streetwear veteran Chris Gibbs is once again partnering up with the Jumpman family for another Air Jordan 4 collection titled “Tent and Trail that it has just officially unveiled.Back in the 80’s and early 90’s outdoor clothing and gear was style trend omnipresent amongst city kids, and it’s this sensibility that serves as the inspiration for this newest capsule. The two-piece assemblage was designed to reflect that of the colors and materials utilized on hiking boots, bubble goose jackets and camping backpacks from this era. First on the roster is the Air Jordan 4 “Desert Moss” offering, which unites a rich yellow hue that is laid down on the suede mudguards and eyestays with contrasting “Dark Iris” quarters, collars and toe boxes. Hits of “Turquoise Blue” also make an appearance atop the lower eyelets and heel counter that hosts the more favored Nike Air branding.Its release sibling — the “Taupe Haze” makeup — arrive executed with suede overlays dialed to its titular shade while “Roma Green” accents spill onto the forefoot eyelets and heels. “Blue Fury” accents follow suit and drop off onto the interior lining and exposed Air Jordan banners on the tongues.Both options are slated to release in June, the “Desert Moss” installment seeing a launch through Union and SNKRS while the “Taupe Haze” makeup will drop as a Union exclusive. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Union Los Angeles (@unionlosangeles)For more footwear news, detailed shots of the Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” have emerged.

LeBron James has a penchant of crafting his signature kicks in fresh colorways that are inspired by the organizations he is connected too such as UNINTERRUPTED and his I PROMISE School. Following up on his Nike LeBron 17 “I Promise” that dropped last year, The King and the Swoosh are now preparing another iteration that pays homage to his LeBron James Family Foundation: the LeBron 18 “We Are Family”.Much like its predecessor, this latest piece is guided by brighter tones of and emerald-esque green and orange, the former of which fills in the backdrop of its knitted upper while the latter taps onto its exposed stitchings and Swooshes on lateral and medial sides. Tongues are done up with a muted teal hue and complemented with translucent Air bubbles. Out back, the heel piece is colored in with a minty fresh hue. Inside the kicks, the insoles are appropriately stamped with a LeBron James Family Foundation logo to further echo its theme. Down below, the treading alternates between more aqua paneling in the forefoot and a burst of orange towards the rear.Expect these to drop on June 5 via Nike and select retailers for the usual $220 USD.Interested in more footwear news? Take an in-depth look at Mimi Plange’s Nike LeBron 18 Low “Higher Learning” collaboration.

One of Nike’s most playful silhouettes to-date is the Air Force 1:1 as it bears removable velcro patches and gives wearers the ability to pull apart the sneaker and style it in their own way. After being unveiled with an “Animal Instinct” motif, the deconstructed model has now appeared with a “Nike And The Mighty Swooshes” theme that is inspired by sci-fi anime.Base layers are built with a full black velcro underlay, and come neighbored by that of gray laces and jet black throat overlays. The aforementioned paneling here is where things kick into high gear. The Swooshes have been altered with multi-colored robot-like graphics and possess a thicker, more jagged edged shape to them. Toe boxes are dressed up with alien-esque graphics and Nike logos that are presented in manga-esque style. Surrounding the ttoe boxes on the lateral and medial sides are actual female anime characters, while the quarters alternate between abstract leafy graphics on the lateral side and retro Nike logos on the medial. Heel overlays continue its comic book-inspired essence by ushering in more alien look-a-likes that are firing rayguns. Down under, the midsoles are whipped in pure white and come rounded off by dark blue outsoles.No release info has been confirmed by Nike just yet, but it’s likely that these will see a public delivery in the coming months.In other sneaker news, Nike just revealed its “Himalayan Rhubarb” Air Force 1 ’07 colorway.