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norda is beginning to tease their forthcoming 002 sneaker — which is set to drop next spring — but the popular 001 will continue to be a key piece of their footwear lineup, and it’s surfaced in two new makeups that the brand is calling its “winter toolkit.” There’s a new grey, silver, black and orange colorway dubbed “Puffin” as well as an upgraded take on the past “Stealth Black” makeup, each of which are loaded with the high-end tech that the brand has made its name on.The orange-midsoled “Puffin” pair is the more advanced of the two, featuring both a special waterproof graphene membrane for thermoregulation (read: your feet won’t get cold while you run in the snow and slush) as well as subtle carbide spikes for exemplary grip on even the toughest trails. Designer Louis-Martin Tremblay has noted that the colorway was inspired by his love of off-road motorsports, specifically the KTM 950 Rally dirtbike, a machine that was made famous by racers Fabrizio Meoni and Paul Krause before it was banned by the organizers of the Dakar Rally. On the other hand, the familiar “Stealth Black” uses the same graphene membrane as its companion but does away with the carbide spikes in favor of a standard traction pattern. Both pairs also feature 001 staples like Dyneema uppers plus Vibram’s Litebase midsoles and Megagrip outsoles.Look for both pairs of norda’s “winter toolkit” 001s on the brand’s webstore and at retailers like HBX. The “Puffin” retails for $355 USD, and the “Stealth Black” is priced at $325 USD.To learn more about norda’s brand history and technical innovations, read Hypebeast’s feature on how the brand aims to make the world’s best trail running shoes.

There are only several weeks left to get through of 2022, so Nike is making sure to carve out room to release more Air Max 1 colorways so it can maximize its 35th anniversary celebration. After recently getting unveiled in a luxe “Burgundy Crush” palette, the Nike Sportswear model is now furthering along its fall-friendly range with a brand new “Ugly Duckling” makeup that take on a “Pecan/Yellow Ochre” motif.While its moniker suggests a nod to the Swoosh’s Dunk Low “Ugly Duckling” Pack that debuted in 2001, its visual presentation is bereft of any hues that are similar to those kicks. Instead, it takes on a fall-appropriate arrangement as “Pecan” hits are applied to the quarter panels and heel overlays while “Baroque Brown” hits rest adjacent along the tongues, toe boxes and collars. “Yellow Ochre” accents are then drizzled over the Swooshes, laces, tongue branding and duck silhouettes, the latter of which are embroidered into the heel to replace the usual Nike branding. To round everything off, the sneakers are prepared with beige mudguards and angelic Swooshes.Retailers like Asphalt Gold are set to release these come November 22 for €159 (approx. $164 USD).If you’re looking for other news from Nike, peep a look at the SOULGOODS x Nike Dunk High collection.

In celebration of the Vans Skate Half Cab’s 30th anniversary, the staple sneaker label has tapped Atlas Skate Shop, a Bay-Area-favorite multidisciplinary locale, for a collaborative sneaker. Enter the Vans x Atlas Skate Half Cab, a limited-run, record shop-inspired shoe that arrives as part of a capsule including the Vans Skate Era and Skate Slip-on.The collaboration’s Skate Half Cab silhouette operates with a predominantly black color story, though it does opt for white stitching and red highlights on its heel and tongue. Speaking to its musical roots, the sneaker enlists panels with vinyl record grooves; and to mark the partnership, Vans and Atlas iconography decorate the sidewalls and heels. For the duo’s Skate Era and Skate Slip-on iterations, the design details are identical.“Half Cabs are as timeless as a classic spot or record, and Atlas is honored to have the opportunity to put our own spin on one of the most iconic skate shoes of all time,” the San Mateo shop wrote of the partnership in a statement.Atlas will host a celebratory launch party at The Lab in San Francisco on November 18 at 7 p.m. PT, with a DJ set from John Cardiel, a live performance from Ray Barbee and a premiere screening for a Thrasher x Atlas video that was filmed over the past year.The Vans x Atlas Skate Half Cab is now available at Atlas’ San Mateo location and on Atlas’ website. Take a look at the sneaker in the gallery above.Elsewhere, take a look inside Kick Game’s Newcastle-based sneaker store.