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Nike has offered a new take on the Air Force 1. Landing in “University Red,” the sharp colorway is an ode to the silhouette’s heritage on the courts.Most of the shoe is covered in a bright “University Red” tone, complemented by pops of white and “Deep Royal Blue.” There’s a retro-inspired “Nike” tag at the top of the shoe, followed by duo-laces and gold mini-Swoosh deubrés. At the heel is a blue suede panel, while a thin outline of a Swoosh at the sidewalls, a short phrase nodding to the silhouette’s original debut — “First use June 18, 1971” — and a crisp white midsole round of the shoe’s bold design.No official release dates of Nike’s Air Force 1 “University Red” have been confirmed but the shoe is expected to release soon on the label’s website for $110 USD.In case you missed it, here’s an official look at Nike’s Air Force 1 Low “Acorn.”

Following a recent team-up with Keen, Engineered Garments is serving up more collaborative summer footwear with a new partner. For the first time, the New York-based brand is joining Sebago for a selection of special shoes crafted to EG’s exacting standard.The appropriately-named Overlap, Zipperdeck and Coverdeck silhouettes are all served in versatile beige or black, with some quirky faux exotic skin patterns for an air of playfulness. All of the styles are further amped up with impactful Vibram EVA sole units, lending comfort and stability while ensuring beefy profiles that befit Engineered Garments’ workwear-indebted ethos.Cut low for warmer weather, the shoes all sport full grail leather and suede uppers rendered in asymmetric shades with mismatched laces, zippers and easy pull tabs that ensure all of the models are easy to slip on and off. There’s also co-branded insoles and some external tabs that nod to the joint effort without dipping into obvious logos or graphics.NEPENTHES New York’ website and the brand’s flagship stores for $295 USD – $415 USD.Plenty of other low-cut leather silhouettes are dropping as the seasons change, including atmos’ Dr. Martens collaboration.

Limited Edt, Singapore’s premiere sneaker boutique, was founded in 2003 as a passion project by and for sneakerheads. Its latest exhibition is an extension of that core ideology, highlighting all of Nike’s key Dunk colorways from its debut in the 1980s until the late ’90s, delving into the iconic silhouette’s roots to better contextualize its recent revival as Limited Edt simultaneously explores the future.A slew of Low and High iterations, including colorways inspired by collegiate colors — including “Be True to Your School styles — are set into the walls inside Limited Edt’s lifestyle store, CHAMBER, alongside matching flags. Towards the rear, vintage Japanese magazines are laid open on a table packed with covetable CO.JP kicks, including staple styles like “Reverse Ultraman” and “Veneer,” allowing for a literal peek into the past.Furthremore, Limited Edt has brought Foxtrot Uniform in to create bespoke “neo-vintage” shoes. The duo are offering fans the opportunity to “age” nine different contemporary Dunks to achieve an authentically retro look, complete with flaking upper, yellowed midsole and Foxtrot’s throwback laces. Of course, the laces, staining kits and some thematic socks can also be purchased separately.Visit Limited Edt’s website for more information on the event, which runs until April 25. An accompanying Limited Edt presents Dunk Edt. documentary tracing the Dunk’s growing demand in Singapore will debut on April 23.CHAMBERWisma Atria#03-24 to 29435 Orchard RdSingapore 238877 View this post on InstagramA post shared by Limited Edt Official (@limitededt_sg) View this post on InstagramA post shared by Foxtrot Uniform (@foxtrott_uniform)Nike has kept churning out alluring takes on its timeless silhouette, including a Lakers-inspired Dunk High EMB and a low-cut “Purple Pulse” makeup.