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SUMMARYThe “Un-Linen” Air Force 1 flips the classic color blocking with a pink leather upper and brown SwooshA companion Air Max 95 stays true to the original palette by utilizing a brown upper with pink Air bubblesKith and Nike are unearthing 25 years of sneaker history with the upcoming release of the Kith x Nike “Linen” Collection. Scheduled for a Summer 2026 release, the two-shoe pack builds on Ronnie Fieg’s decade-long obsession with the retro colorway, delivering a completely inverted take on the Air Force 1 alongside a new translation of the Air Max 95.Originally released in 2001 as a Japan-exclusive (CO.JP) Air Force 1, the soft brown and pink palette became a grail for collectors. In 2016, Kith cemented a deep connection to the colorway by launching its first-ever retro during Art Basel Miami. Now, a decade after that historic reissue, Fieg is rewiring the shoe’s history with a bold material and visual flip.The standout of the pack is the “Un-Linen” Air Force 1, which reverses the classic 2001 color blocking. Premium pink leather takes over the bulk of the upper, replacing the traditional tan base, while the tan shade is relegated to the Swoosh and the outsole, breathing new life into the familiar profile. Rounding out the release is the new Air Max 95 Linen, which transfers the lifestyle-focused palette to the more performance-geared runner silhouette. Staying truer to the original formula, the silhouette spreads the signature brown tones across its panels with a hidden Kith logo emerging from behind. The pastel pink accents provide a balanced contrast, appearing in the eyelets, lace loops, and the model’s signature visible Air bubbles. Together, the duo serves as both a technical material update and a love letter to one of the most important color stories of the 2000s.The Kith x Nike “Linen” Collection drops Summer 2026 via Kith.

Name: New Balance 1954RMSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: Available Now (SOMEWHERE®), July 17 (New Balance)Where to Buy: SOMEWHERE, New BalanceWashington D.C.–based boutique SOMEWHERE® has secured an exclusive early release of New Balance’s newest silhouette, the 1954R, ahead of its global debut. Inspired by the city’s longstanding affinity for grey New Balance sneakers, the model merges design elements from the 2002 and 1906 heritage shoes.The name itself – 1954 – derives from the average of those two model numbers, underscoring its hybrid identity. The upper combines premium pig suede, synthetic overlays, and breathable mesh, while the sole construction borrows from both predecessors to create a balanced marriage of cushioning and stability. The new silhouette arrives in three versatile colorways: “Black/Black,” “Slate Grey/Castlerock” and “Sea Salt/Linen,” each finished with segmented ABZORB cushioning for all‑day comfort and shock absorption.

Travis Scott was spotted at The Odyssey premiere wearing an unreleased Nike Moon Shoe. Featuring a low-profile runner that stays faithful to the silhouette, this particular iteration also boasts an aesthetic that is on brand with Scott’s signature style — notably a mix of luxe yet dystopian streetwear, vintage rock-and-roll elements and earth tones that echo his brand, Cactus Jack’s palette.The shoe arrives in a washed black or deep gray leather upper paired with shaggy suede sidewalls and heels, creating a distressed and worn finish. One of it key design detail is the burnt red laces, which contrasted sharply against the dark base and drew attention to the shoe’s unique construction. Most notably, the sneakers carried Scott’s trademark inverted Swoosh, a design element that has become synonymous with his Nike collaborations.