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Name: Nike Shox TL “Flat Pewter/Black”Colorway: Flat Pewter/BlackSKU: IR2097-002MSRP: TBCRelease Date: TBCNike has reworked the Shox TL SE as a premium take on one of its most recognizable cushioning platforms. The special edition preserves the iconic silhouette that first defined the Shox TL in 2003, then layers in upgraded materials and construction to sharpen the technical detailing that has always set the model apart.The most immediate change is in the materials. The upper is built from full-grain leather, a choice that pairs durability with a more elevated, premium finish than the model’s original execution. A molded overlay at the midfoot and a dimensional arrangement of paneling emphasize the mechanical design language unique to the Shox TL, keeping the technical, layered aesthetic that carried the shoe through the 2000s while positioning it to sit comfortably within a modern rotation.Underfoot is where the Shox TL SE makes its case as a piece of engineering. The shoe runs on full-length Nike Shox technology, with the signature cylindrical columns absorbing impact at the point of landing and returning energy for a responsive, stable ride. A TPU plate at the heel adds a further layer of structure, reinforcing support through each stride and anchoring the rear of the shoe against the compression of the Shox columns.The result is a build that leans into the model’s Y2K identity without treating it as a straight retro. By fusing that early-2000s design language with the innovative column cushioning that made the platform recognizable in the first place, the Shox TL SE reframes an archive staple through a more refined material lens. This iteration arrives in a Flat Pewter and black colorway, a muted, metallic-leaning palette that plays directly into the shoe’s mechanical detailing.

Name: Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Tech “Red/Black”Colorway: TBCSKU: IH7853-005MSRP: ￥25,520 (approx. $160 USD)Release Date: August 1 (Japan)Where to Buy: atmos JapanNike has given the Air Max 95 a technical overhaul with the Air Max 95 BB Tech, a model launching exclusively through atmos and Nike direct stores in Japan. The release keeps the DNA that has made the silhouette a cult favorite while layering in new materials and exposed cushioning, positioning it as a more construction-forward spin on a design that already prioritized visible engineering.The reference point remains the original blueprint. The Air Max 95 drew its inspiration from human anatomy and the track style of the 1990s, a combination that produced the model’s signature wavy panel design meant to echo the layers of the human body. The BB Tech version holds onto that distinctive framework, using it as the foundation for a build that pushes the silhouette’s technical language further rather than departing from it.Where this version separates itself is in the mix of materials and the treatment of the cushioning. Nike combines a range of materials across the build for a layered aesthetic, then pairs that with externally visible cushioning that puts the shoe’s comfort tech on display. The result leans into a stacked, component-driven look while delivering what the brand describes as a surprisingly comfortable ride, keeping the emphasis on both the visual and the functional sides of the design.The exclusivity adds another layer to the release. Offered as a Japan-only model through atmos and Nike direct stores, the Air Max 95 BB Tech sits in limited territory from the outset. atmos has a long history of working closely with Nike on region-specific Air Max releases, and a domestic-exclusive drop like this one continues that pattern of positioning the retailer as a key destination for the silhouette.

Nike and PlayStation’s legendary collaboration has surfaced in the form of a Nike Air Force 1 Low “PlayStation” 2024 Sample. The recently revealed detailed imagery shows a recreated version of the coveted 2006 grail produced as an internal sample.Surfaced imagery reveals a build faithful to the original 2006 iteration, featuring a full patent leather upper paired with glossy black front paneling. A signature blue gradient wraps around the heel section, leading directly to an embroidered PlayStation logo on the lateral counter.Purple laces, a translucent blue rubber outsole, and controller button-inspired accents complete the upper. Reports indicate the sample was initially produced for a prospective retro run before being shelved. AF1 collection @pgknows reportedly revealed that only 10 pairs of these 2024 samples are in existence alluding to the fact that this particular release likely only made it to the development stages.