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After teasing the Air Presto Mid Utility in a “Boba Fett” colorway, Nike is slated to drop another Star Wars-inspired colorway reminiscent of Darth Vader. As the Star Wars franchise still has an exclusive multi-year deal with adidas, this series won’t be an official collaboration.This Air Presto Mid Utility comes with an extended high-cut collar and zippered ankle in “Racer Blue.” Dripped in stealthy black, this iteration resembles Vader’s armor, featuring a tonal midfoot cage with “Team Red” accents hitting the upper eyelets and tongue badge. For branding, Nike motifs arrive on the insole, embroidered swooshes at the mudguard in “Anthracite,” with more Swooshes appearing at the quarter rear.Look for this Nike Air Presto Mid Utility style to release this fall at Nike’s website for $150 USD.For more footwear news, take an on-foot look at the KAWS x sacai Nike Blazer Low.

A new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Nike could soon face a sneaker shortage if the COVID-19 pandemic continues. More specifically, looking at the footwear manufactured in Vietnam which accounts for 50 percent portion of the sportswear brand’s shoe offerings.The warning follows the sudden shutdown of Nike’s suppliers in Vietnam, Chang Shin Vietnam Co. and Pou Chen Corp. The two names were forced to halt production as the Coronavirus broke out in the country rapidly.Analysis at S&P Global Market Intelligence revealed that Nike’s footwear-led imports from Vietnam accounted for 82 percent of the brand’s shipments in the last 12 months, ending June 30. It is also important to note that the potential sneaker shortage is right around the back-to-school season and could have a significant effect on Nike’s usual sales during the season.”The health and safety of our teammates, as well as that of our suppliers, remains our top priority, said a Nike spokesperson in a statement to CNBC. “We continue to work with our suppliers to support their efforts in response to the dynamic and unprecedented nature of COVID-19. As we continue to navigate these circumstances, we expect our suppliers to prioritize the health and livelihoods of their employees and continue to comply with legal requirements and the Nike Code of Conduct on the provision of wages, benefits and severance. We are confident in Nike’s ability to navigate these near-term dynamics and we remain prudent in our planning.”In case you missed it, take an on-foot look at the KAWS x sacai Nike Blazer Low.

Joining the early imagery we have already received, we now have an on-foot look at the KAWS x sacai x Nike Blazer Low.Set to arrive in two colorways, the powerhouse collaborative sneaker release continues KAWS x sacai Fall/Winter 2021 “Wearable Art” collection released recently. The takes built on Chitose Abe’s stacked take on the Blazer features a leather base accented by layered shoelaces, tongues, eyestays and midfoot Swooshes. Branding is continued with the tongue tags, printed insoles and KAWS’ “XX” motif. Elevating the shoe are contrasting white layered sole units that follow the look of the uppers.Take an on-foot look at the KAWS x sacai x Nike Blazer Low and expect the shoes to release in the near future. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on Instagram A post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on Instagram A post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on Instagram A post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on Instagram A post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888) View this post on Instagram A post shared by RepGod888 (@repgod888)For more footwear news, take an on-foot look at the Gundam x Nike SB Dunk High “Project Unicorn White.”