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2022 has been all about collaborations for Jordan Brand, especially the Air Jordan 2 as the silhouette has been reimagined by various parties such as J Balvin, TITAN, A Ma Maniére and others. And now the model doesn’t look like it will be slowing down its momentum anytime soon as more colorways continue to pop up on our radar, the latest of which is this Air Jordan 2 Low Craft iteration.For this new effort, Jordan Brand has leaned on a two-toned motif. A majority of the low-slung sneakers are formed with a creamy hue, but the shoe’s character comes from its various textures across the upper. Forefoot panels, toe boxes and quarter panels are made with a smooth leather build while the heel areas we styled with a buttery suede. Golden yellow accent bursts liven up the lifestyle kicks by sprinkling to the ball-and-wings logos that are positioned on the tongues the quarter panel’s trim and the interior liners. Midsoles are treading are also treated with more creamy exteriors, the latter of which also features subtle yellow hits.Retailers that typically stock Jordan Brand are expected to launch these in the coming months so sit tight on official images and their release date.For other news, a mid-cut Air Jordan 2 “Craft” installment has also been revealed.

Vans has been on a hot streak in recent memory with its various collaborative launches. The Anaheim-based skateboarding brand is hot off the heels of revealing its sparkly team-up with Supreme and Swarovski and a weatherproof collection alongside Humidity, and now it’s adding One Piece to its repertoire ahead of the show’s One Piece Film: Red  release.In this partnership, you’ll find Eiichiro Oda’s iconic Japanese manga series deliver its playfulness to a trio of silhouettes and apparel pieces. Starting out with the Sk8-Hi, this offering is plastered with imagery from the series’ Punk Hazard days. The Old Skools are outfitted with Devil Fruits, all of which rest against a sky-inspired backdrop while the Authentics are done up straw hat-like upper halves that are embellished with personal symbols that reference Zoro, Franky and MC’s core nakama. Dropping alongside the sneakers are clothing items that include graphic-treated coach jackets and tees.Interested in copping? The One Piece x Vans collection is slated to launch on November 11.In case you missed it, artist Connor Tingley recently partnered up with Vault by Vans for a wild take of the Authentic.

This fall, Nike is set to introduce a new animal print-themed footwear collection named “Animal Instinct.” While the Swoosh is no stranger to presenting animal-inspired looks, this batch of sneakers is sure to stand out.Beginning with the Air Max 90, various materials and prints grace the upper. Mesh, suede and leather combine with cheetah, snakeskin, python and zebra prints throughout the multicolored upper. Red leather Swooshes and red surrounding the sneaker’s Air unit further accent the look. As for the Air More Uptempo, these exotic touches return, landing on the sneaker’s signature “AIR” lettering. A white leather base and sole unit combines with red Swooshes and a black tongue to round out the colorway. Looking to the Air Force 1 Mid, its various overlays carry animal-inspired detailing while a white leather base of the upper is supported by a pink sole unit. Wrapping up the options with the Blazer Mid, a calmer presentation includes hits of each material accompanying an otherwise plain white and off-white composition. Lastly, each colorway also features a Nike logo that is revealed beneath slash marks on the tongue and sockliner.Release for the entire Nike “Animal Instinct” collection is expected to take place in the coming months via Nike and select retailers.For more news from the Swoosh, crocodile leather lands on the purple Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Tokyo 2003.”