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mita sneakers, MASTERPIECE SOUND and Hombre Niño have teamed up for a New Balance MT580 GORE-TEX. It is common for apparel or footwear collaborations to include two entities. Three? It’s not as common, but it sure makes for an appetizing offering.New Balance’s MT580 silhouette was first introduced in 1996 with a focus on outdoor terrain running. Since then the model has seen several iterations, especially as a key item in the Tokyo street scene. With its layered history, the aforementioned Japanese brands have fused their personalities to pay homage to the signature silhouette.The silhouette has received a dark makeover for the collaborative piece as the upper and outsole have been dipped in classic black. Alongside the striking hue, the model features a GORE-TEX, leather and mesh upper for a stylish, durable and functional construction alongside a Vibram sole. Completing the shoe is a seamless phantom fit and light gray accents across the logo and back details.Take a look at the new silhouette in the gallery above. The New Balance MT580 GORE-TEX × mita sneakers x MASTERPIECE SOUND × Hombre Niño is set to release on October 7 in Japan at New Balance and select retailers.In other news, atmos and Salomon reconnect to outfit the ACS+ CSWP in “Strata Fossil.”

As LaMelo Ball continues to build up a potent Charlotte Hornets squad, with the second pick of this year’s NBA Draft — Brandon Miller — joining the roster this season, Ball is also constructing his own footwear empire with PUMA Hoops. Having introduced his second signature shoe — the PUMA MB.02 — last October, fans are anxiously awaiting the duo’s reveal of the MB.03.In the meantime, Ball and PUMA have looked back to the MB.01 to promote Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA). Partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the BCA ribbon is displayed at the tongue in white, matching Ball’s branding hits at the lacing system and heel. The shoe utilizes a red-pink color scheme that covers the remainder of the shoe, save for the “RARE” hit at the semi-translucent outsole.For those interested in picking up a pair of LaMelo Ball’s Breast Cancer Awareness-themed PUMA MB.01s, it is available now via PUMA and select retailers at a price of $135 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PUMA Basketball (@pumahoops)Looking for more updates from the always-busy world of footwear? We’ve got you covered with the latest project from MCM and PUMA Hoops — featuring special apparel and a new take on the RC Blaze Court Shoe.

The Air Jordan 11 has one of the most iconic lineups of retro colorways from Jordan Brand. One that continues to defy expectations is the “Space Jam” rendition. Last spotted on the high-top in late 2016, it ended up being the biggest release in Nike history. On top of this, Michael Jordan’s sample pair sold for a whopping $176k USD back in 2021. While it has since graced Air Jordan 11 spin-offs such as the AJ11 CMFT Low and AJ11 Low I.E., it now looks to be landing on the Air Jordan 11 Low for the first time in 2023.According to reputable sneaker leaker @zSneakerHeadz, the Air Jordan 11 Low “Space Jam” is set to arrive in a complete family size range next year. Depicted via the Instagram page’s mock-up above, you can expect its black upper to be joined by a white midsole and an icy translucent outsole.We’ve yet to receive any confirmation of the Air Jordan 11 Low “Space Jam” and its release details. However, it’s currently expected to launch on April 13 of 2024 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz)Stay tuned for updates regarding this pair and for more of the latest news from the footwear space, be sure to check out this week’s edition of Sole Mates — featuring Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin and the Air Jordan 1.