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SummaryCDG Homme Plus reimagines the Air Jordan 11 with a minimalist, premium leather monochromatic design.Dropping September 5, 2026, at Dover Street Market, the collaboration officially retails for $358 USD.COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus and Jordan Brand have come together to inject the Air Jordan 11 with the high minimalism of Rei Kawakubo’s Paris-based label. The beloved Air Jordan silhouette, known for its streamlined expression, is even further refined with a monochromatic makeup and focus on luxurious materials.Reimagining Tinker Hatfield’s original design, the new release most notably features a gloss-finished midsole that continues the signature patent leather of the original uppers. The slight tweak has a strong impact on the design, giving it a more noticeable, extended shine. Further, the upper panels boast premium full-grain leather, debossed with subtle CDG Homme Plus and Air Jordan branding on opposing sides. Arriving in an essential duo of Black and White colorways,  the collaborative sneaker carefully balances the silhouette’s legendary basketball heritage with CDG Homme Plus’ structured, tailored design. The campaign only amplifies this elegance, featuring FW26 CDG Homme Plus tailoring and the architectural exterior of COMME des GARÇONS Aoyama flagship store in Tokyo, originally opened in 1980.The COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus x Air Jordan 11 is set to drop on Saturday, September 5 at Dover Street Market and select COMME des GARÇONS stores. The shoe’s official retail price is set at $358 USD.

Name: Merrell CHAM REDUX GHOST METRO, MOAB SPEED 2K METROColorway: BlackSKU: TBCMSRP: ¥22,000 JPY (approx. $140 USD)Release Date: September 4Where to Buy: MerrellMerrell has introduced two new models under its Metro Collection, designed to merge outdoor performance with urban style: the CHAM REDUX GHOST METRO and the MOAB SPEED 2K METRO.Both silhouettes are unified by an all‑black, stealth‑inspired aesthetic that draws from the rhythms of city life, shifting seamlessly from day to night. The CHAM REDUX GHOST METRO features a synthetic and TPU upper reinforced with 3D print overlays for durability, while its voluminous FloatMax™ foam midsole delivers a smooth, cushioned ride. The design emphasizes a modern silhouette that balances rugged outdoor heritage with sleek metropolitan appeal.As for the MOAB SPEED 2K METRO, the silhouette emphasizes breathability and versatility with a mesh, synthetic and TPU upper, paired with a lightweight underfoot shield for shock absorption. Its FloatPro™ foam midsole ensures responsive comfort, while the Vibram® TC5+ outsole provides reliable traction across varied surfaces.

Name: Bottega Venetea Pier Boat ShoeColorway: Tannin, EspressoSKU: 876072V6TG12006, 876065V4QN02388MSRP: $1,400 USDRelease Date: Available nowWhere to Buy: Bottega VenetaBottega Veneta has reworked a warm-weather classic with the Pier Boat Shoe, applying its house craft language to the traditional deck silhouette. Made in Italy, the shoe leans on rugged suede and the brand’s instantly recognizable woven detailing to lift a familiar shape into elevated territory.The defining feature sits right at the front of the shoe. Bottega Veneta carries its signature Intrecciato weave across the vamp, rendering the technique in suede so the interlaced panels read as texture rather than ornament. It is a direct nod to the leatherwork the house is known for, translated onto a silhouette that rarely gets this kind of treatment.Construction pairs two leathers for the body of the shoe. A rugged suede exterior gives the boat shoe its worn-in, tactile surface, while calfskin and lambskin handle the build and a smooth calfskin lining finishes the interior. A rubber outsole grounds the pair for everyday wear, and the whole thing is produced in Italy, keeping the make in line with the brand’s craft positioning.The Pier Boat Shoe comes in two earthy options that play to the material’s natural depth. Tannin leans into a warm, leathery brown, while Espresso runs darker and richer, giving the style two takes on the same tonal, understated palette. Both keep the focus on texture and construction rather than color contrast, staying true to the shoe’s quiet, material-forward design.