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While we’re braving the cold winter of January, Drake has his mind set on the tropical summer of July. Known for his lavish excursions across the globe, Mr. Champagne Papi has teamed up with Nike via his NOCTA line to release a new piece that will have anyone feeling like “The Boy.”In a world where the unexpected has become the expected, it’s safe to say no one had this idea on their mind. Introducing the NOCTA x Nike Swim Fin, the latest project from Drake’s collaborative line with the Swoosh. Arriving in an all-black presentation, our first look at the slip-on sees classic NOCTA x Nike branding on its tongue. Its slick shape built for the waters is joined by a note of blue at the heel’s pull tab featuring “A.W.R.” and “C.L.” text. At the outsole, a ribbed finish sees an “M” written on it, likely pointing to a Medium size.As of now, we’re uncertain when these might hit shelves. Stay tuned as we await official word on the collaboration from both parties, possibly going with an aquatic-themed apparel capsule for the warmer months of the year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST Kicks (@hypebeastkicks)For more in the wild world of footwear, Tiffany & Co. and Nike have officially announced their upcoming collaboration, declaring it “A Legendary Pair.”

Following a colorful take from Sean Weatherspoon and a “London Nights” colorway with Offspring, the ’90s-inspired adidas Orketro silhouette now surfaces in an in-line “Aluminum” color option.The upcoming Orketro colorway arrives in an “Aluminum” mesh base featuring winged leather overlays in “Off White” and “Purple Night Metallic” that stretch around the silhouette and meet at the heel like pointed flames. Three Stripes logos subtly arch down across the right side of the toe box and hoofed piping accents wrap around the upper section of the silhouette, connecting at the collars. Trefoil logos and “Orketro” branding decorate the tongue sections and rounding out the look are chunky Torsion-equipped adiPrene sole units.Take a closer look at the adidas Orketro “Aluminum” above and expect the pairs to release in the coming months via adidas and select retailers for $130 USD.Elsewhere in footwear, New Balance’s latest 1906R “Cordura Pack” comes with stow pouches.

Ahead of the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend, Kevin Durant and Nike are releasing a string of new colorway’s in the Brooklyn Nets’ signature silhouettes. Bringing back a classic, the Nike KD 3 “All-Star” which was first released in February 2011, is making a retro return in 2023. The shoe was originally worn by KD in the 2011 NBA All-Star Game and is now returning just in time for this year’s game in its OG challenge red, white and black color scheme. The shoe arrives in a mixture of materials including synthetic leather, mesh and Flywire. The red synthetic cover covers most of the upper, while white highlights the Swoosh and black detailing accented the midsole. Other features include KD-branded tongues that sit atop a red translucent outsole that rounds out the design. The retro return of the Nike KD 3 “ALL-STAR” arrives on February 10 for $130 USD at select retailers and at NikeIn other footwear news, Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Max CB 94 “Triple Black” is officially returning for the holidays this year.