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In June, Matthew M Williams took the slip-on trend in a new direction with the reveal of his next Nike project. Continuing his series of experimental footwear offerings with the Swoosh, the hole-covered Nike MMW 005 Slide surfaced. Previously launching in “Light Bone” and triple black — with a “Volt/Black” pair to come — the unique clog has now been prepared in “Light Grey” for 2023.Joining the slip-on movement earlier this year, Williams’ knack for boundary-pushing design provided another contender in the market of premium laceless footwear. Its perforated upper may trigger trypophobia with its clusters of holes throughout the shoe. Tonal co-branding arrives front and center with a Swoosh joined by “MMW” text while larger openings in the foam shell can be spotted just above the lateral’s midsole. A dual-foam outsole is backed by a metallic silver stability plate that shines between the “Light Grey” upper and white sole. A special collaborative dustbag for pairs has been prepared as well.Currently, Nike has yet to share any release information for the upcoming MMW 005 Slide “Light Grey.” Expect it to hit shelves early next year via Nike, 1017 ALYX 9SM and select retailers worldwide at a price of $190 USD.In other footwear news, the Nike Shox TL will be stepping into 2023 in black and white colorways that emphasize its unique shape.

Back in September, New Balance teased a crisp “White/Red” iteration of its high-top 650 silhouette with small hits of black throughout the sneaker. In anticipation of 2023, the footwear company will flip the colors to emphasize a bold “Black/Red” look that will likely see many people spend the money they received during the holidays. Running all across the shoe is a dominant black leather upper that is complemented by red accents along the heel counter, mudguard, outsole and branding. Playing a subtle, but fitting contrast is a white midsole to balance out the black and red base. Additional highlights include the sneaker’s sturdy ankle support, along with New Balance’s vintage basketball graphic adorning the tongue label. The New Balance 650 “Black/Red” is expected to drop online and at select retailers for $140 USD in January 2023.For more on footwear, ASICS merges the GEL-SONOMA and 15-50 MT for hybrid trail shoe.

South Korean imprint ADER Error and Converse have officially unveiled the centerpiece of their upcoming collaboration, featuring a distressed pair of classic Chuck 70s dressed in ADER’s signature blues. The joint project is titled ” Create Next: The new is not new,” alluding to the cyclical nature of fashion.The collaborative pairs are found predistressed with a number of unconventional and deconstructed elements including double-laces intertwining both conventional and rope laces, contrast-stitched tongue tabs, and cutout blue canvas panels stretching around the metal eyelets. The title slogan is printed across the sides and “The New” and “Not New” text is found in cursive on the tip of the toe. Rounding out the look are classic outsoles featuring blue piping accents, black heel banners, and semi-translucent checkerboard bottoms.The ADER error x Converse Chuck 70 will be available exclusively online on January 9 through ADER error before releasing via other channels. A complimentary apparel collection is expected to drop alongside the footwear as teased by Le Syndrome below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A D E R (@ader_error) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Le Syndrome Official Instagram (@le.syndrome) View this post on Instagram A post shared by A D E R (@ader_error)Elsewhere in footwear, here’s an official look at the Nike Air Max 97 “Athletic Company.”