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Name: Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 “Anthracite/Football Blue”Colorway: Anthracite/Football Blue/Black/AnthraciteSKU: IV4682-060MSRP: TBCRelease Date: TBCNike has reworked the Air Force 1 ’07 in an “Anthracite/Football Blue” colorway that keeps the focus squarely on materials and construction. The latest take on the four-decade-old silhouette pairs a mixed-leather upper with functional detailing, positioning it as an understated, hardwearing option built for daily rotation rather than a loud statement piece.The upper does the heavy lifting on this pair. Nike combines synthetic and genuine leather across the build, a mix aimed at durability while holding onto the sleek, tonal look the AF1 is known for. A perforated toe box breaks up the leather panels and pulls double duty, enhancing airflow to keep the shoe comfortable through all-day wear. A padded collar finishes the top line, adding a snug, supportive fit around the ankle that has long been part of the model’s appeal.Underfoot, the construction stays true to the Air Force 1 blueprint. A Nike Air unit sits in the sole to deliver the lightweight cushioning and responsiveness that made the silhouette a staple in the first place. Beneath that, a rubber outsole carries the signature pivot circles, a detail rooted in the shoe’s basketball origins that continues to provide traction while nodding to its heritage. Together, the elements reinforce why the ’07 remains the definitive everyday expression of the platform.The colorway itself leans understated. Officially named “Anthracite/Football Blue,” the pair sits in muted, tonal territory that lets the material contrast and construction details carry the design. The Air Force 1 first launched in 1982 as a performance basketball shoe before evolving into one of Nike’s most enduring lifestyle icons, and low-key tonal makeups like this one remain central to that lasting appeal.

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.