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For the fall and winter 2022, New Balance dug into its archives to bring back a silhouette that aligned with style sensibilities of the seasonal transition: the Rainier boot. Much like the 550 and the 2002R, the brand reintroduced it to the masses via a collaborative capsule with Aimé Leon Dore, and now the 1982 model is being brought back into the spotlight in a muted blue and brown colorway.The uppers of these wintry kicks are treated with a three-toned palette. Canvas tongues, side panels and toe boxes are fitted with a muted blue tone while the shaggy suede overlays that are located atop the mid-foot, heels and around the toe boxes are dialed to a warm brown hue. Hiker-friendly D rings are given bronze finishes and hold down its two-toned blue and brown laces. Additionally, the collars are fitted with smooth leather and come covered in a warm brown tone. To round everything off, the sole pieces have been submerged in black and come accessorized with all-over white speckles.A January release is likely in order for these high-cut boots, but New Balance hasn’t confirmed this yet.Peep a further look above and check out Salehe Bembury’s New Balance 990v2 “Sand Be the Time” collaboration.

ASICS didn’t mess around in the second half of 2022 and continued to up the ante on itself via compelling collaborative projects with the likes of Andersson Bell, HAL STUDIOS® and more, and this holiday season it’s adding Florence Tetier to its list for a capsule centered around the GEL-NIMBUS 9. This initiative marks the Japanese sportswear brand’s fourth installment of its ongoing ASICS Crafts for Mind initiative.Tétier — who is the founder and creative director of Novembre Magazine — hones in on the accessories for this footwear partnership and there’s a trio of colorways involved: “White/Black, “Pure Silver/Classic Red” and “Frosted Almond/Black.” All have been elevated with handmade plastic jewelry embellishments that come in the form of see-through floral silhouettes that have been attached to the throat.Only 30 pairs of this collaboration have been produced, all of which will be auctioned off via Druot from December 14 to December 15. In addition to the launch, Tétier has also readied a special activation at the Jogging Marseille concept store which will go down at the end of the auction.100% of the proceeds from the crafted pairs will be donated to Ecole Democratique de Paris (EDP) — a Parisian collective where everyone is considered as fully sovereign over his or her existence and able to learn independently.For more news, Ballaholic and ASICS have reconnected to present a new EX-89 collaboration.

ASICS and Zee.Dog Human has come together to launch a special Japan S sneaker model.The collaborative Japan S kicks feature two colorways — off white and black. Minimalist and versatile, the kicks boast tonal textured panels and was inspired by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu uniforms, namely the relaxed trousers that make up the gi. Other elements such its worn out feel and purple tones, reflect one of the belts in the sport’s promotion system. Zee.Dog Human’s accessories also inform the models’ material construction. Additionally, graphic T-shirts, pants, socks and a cap also make up the whole range, which all collectively highlight the sport of Jiu Jitsu.The Zee.Dog Human and ASICS collab coincides with the Zee.Dog Temple flagship store opening in São Paulo. The shop is a conceptual space carrying some of today’s biggest brands including Zee.Dog and Zee.Dog Human products. The Japan S collaboration came to fruition because of how much the design became a favorite amongst Zee.Dog Temple employees.The philosophy of “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” also informs the entire collection which basically translates to a happier and healthier life, mentally and physically. The range puts comfort first as ASICS’ Sportstyle range is all about embracing cozy, casual products and looks inspired by Japan’s innovative culture and relaxed style. “Japanese design is usually our main reference when creating something,” says Sérgio José Barbosa, Zee.Dog Human director and partner. “From concept to functionality, everything we do is somehow touched by this notion of adding significance and meaning to our visuals.”Zee.Dog is also renowned mostly as a dog accessories company but also ties in lifestyle products to its DNA such as streetwear and sneakers. Zee.Dog Human is the extending arm that purveys these consumer products to consumers. “Zee.Dog Human’s DNA as a streetwear brand has a lot in common with what ASICS does with Sportstyle, which led us to a really smooth, natural creative process,” says Daniel Costa, ASICS product director. “Working with different materials and textures really made us put a lot of craftsmanship into it. The small details and high quality materials are even more evident when you see the products up close.”The ASICS x Zee.Dog Human collection is available now at the Zee.Dog Temple store in São Paulo. You can also purchase the range on the ASICS website.