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Nike Air Flight One OG “Black/White” Returns Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Penny Hardaway’s Nike Air Flight One OG “Black/White” is finally getting another release in Fall 2027. Nike first put the shoe out in 1995, then brought it back in 2012 before leaving it alone for the next 15 years. It’s one of those older basketball models that hasn’t been retroed nearly as often as other Nike shoes from the same era, despite having a pretty interesting history involving Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan wearing Penny Hardaway's Nike Air Flight One Black/White

During the 1995 NBA Playoffs, Jordan actually stepped onto the court wearing Penny’s Air Flight One against the Orlando Magic. He had been fined for wearing the “Concord” Air Jordan 11, so he switched to the Nike model for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jordan wearing another player’s sneakers was almost unheard of, especially with his own signature line already well established. Penny later spoke about the moment as a huge sign of respect coming from someone he looked up to.

As for the shoe itself, the 2027 version is expected to stick with the original black nubuck upper and white detailing. The striped tongue, small Swoosh near the toe, and oversized circular pods along the midsole are all part of the design. Penny’s number “1” also appears on the heel, keeping another detail from the original release. Those chunky pods are probably the easiest way to spot an Air Flight One, even among all the other basketball shoes Nike made during the ’90s.

Nike Air Flight One Black White 2027 Release Date

The Nike Air Flight One OG “Black/White” will release in Fall 2027 at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com.

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Nike Air Flight One “Black/White”
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: TBA

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

Nike Kobe 7 Protro “Invisibility Cloak” Returns Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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The Nike Kobe 7 “Invisibility Cloak” hasn’t been available since its original release in 2012, but that’s finally changing. Nike Basketball is bringing the shoe back in Fall 2027, marking the first time the Kobe 7 will receive the Protro treatment. The original pair became a favorite for its unusual color-changing upper, which shifts between purple and turquoise as the light hits it from different angles.

Nike is keeping the familiar Black, Court Purple, and Turquoise Blue colors for the 2027 version. The shoe features textured black leather, Metallic Silver Swooshes, and Infrared Kobe branding, with an icy outsole underneath. Most of the attention will probably go straight to the upper, though. Its iridescent finish gives the shoe that changing appearance people remember from the original release, and it’s also how the “Invisibility Cloak” nickname came about.

Nike Kobe 7 Protro Invisibility Cloak 2027 Release Date

The Nike Kobe 7 Protro “Invisibility Cloak” is expected to release in Fall 2027 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com.

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Nike Kobe 7 Protro “Invisibility Cloak”
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: TBA

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

JJJJound Gives the New Balance 990v3 an All-Suede Makeover

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Mason Tiniuc
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The mesh is missing from JJJJound’s latest New Balance 990v3. In its place is tan suede covering the entire upper, a change from the usual construction. Black shows up on the “N” logos, trim, and outsole, along with the New Balance embroidery on the tongue.

The 990v3 is nothing new for JJJJound. The studio first worked on the model in 2018 before returning with more colorways in 2022. Those earlier releases stuck closer to the traditional construction, while this version gets rid of the mesh altogether. It’s a fairly simple change, but one that gives the familiar runner a different look without changing its shape.

Materials have also been a focus of the brand’s recent New Balance projects. The JJJJound x New Balance 740 arrived with a no-sew construction, another example of the studio changing how an existing model is put together. For 2026, JJJJound joins Kith as the only two collaborators to release their own versions of the 990v3.

The JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Suede” releases October 22, 2026, exclusively through JJJJound’s website.

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JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Suede”
Style Code: U9904D8
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: TBA

Nike Air Force 1 “What The LA” Makes a Comeback After Seven Years

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Mason Tiniuc
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The LA” is returning October 22, 2026, seven years after its original release in 2019. The mismatched sneaker pulls together colors from Los Angeles sports teams, with each shoe featuring a different combination. It’s another LA-themed release in a year that has already brought several Dodgers-inspired sneakers and pairs celebrating the Lakers.

The design sticks with Nike’s familiar “What The” approach, mixing colors and materials that wouldn’t normally appear together on the same shoe. Red covers the toe of the left shoe, joined by white overlays, tan suede, and Lakers purple at the heel. The right shoe looks entirely different, with Dodgers blue up front, green side panels, and gold wrapping around the back. Neither shoe follows one team’s colors from start to finish, which was part of the original 2019 design.

Los Angeles script branding appears on the lateral heel and insole of each shoe. Aside from the matching lettering and traditional Air Force 1 Low construction, the two sides have little in common visually. The return brings back one of Nike’s more colorful LA-themed releases without changing the original concept.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The LA” releases October 22, 2026, through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $125.

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Nike Air Force 1 “What The LA”
Color: White/Black-Hyper Jade
Style Code: CT1117-100
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: $125

Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” Returns Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Jordan Brand is bringing the Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” back in Fall 2027, giving one of the model’s original 1989 colorways another run. The last release came in 2020, and this upcoming pair is expected to keep the Nike Air branding on the heel.

Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the “Fire Red” was part of the first Air Jordan 4 lineup alongside the “White Cement,” “Black Cement,” and “Military Blue.” The colorway has returned a few times since then, with each retro making small changes to the shape, branding, or overall finish.

The 2006 version added Mars Blackmon branding on the heel, while the 2012 pair switched over to a Jumpman. Nike Air returned in 2020, along with a shape that moved closer to the original 1989 build.

For 2027, the shoe is expected to come back in the familiar White, Black, Tech Grey, and Fire Red color scheme. White leather covers most of the upper, while Black appears on the wings, mesh sections, heel, and parts of the midsole. Fire Red fills in the eyelets, lining, tongue branding, midsole, and heel logo.

One of the bigger updates should be the shape, as Jordan Brand is reportedly using its newer original-inspired Air Jordan 4 construction. That should bring the profile closer to the early pairs than some of the older retros.

Air Jordan 4 Fire Red 2027 Release Date

The Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” is expected to release in Fall 2027 in full-family sizing. Adult pairs will retail for $230.

Stay up to date with all upcoming Air Jordan releases from our Air Jordan Release Dates page.

Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red”
Color: White/Black-Tech Grey-Fire Red
Style Code: JF7733-104
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: $230

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

(2020 release pictured below)

Air Jordan 5 “Black Cat” Releases Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Jordan Brand had plans for an Air Jordan 5 “Black Cat” a few years back, but the release never made it out. That pair was expected in 2024 before getting scrapped. Now the idea is back, and the shoe is currently lined up for Fall 2027.

The look stays pretty simple. Black nubuck is expected to cover the upper, giving the Air Jordan 5 the same dark treatment that has already shown up on other “Black Cat” releases. The shape is also said to be closer to the original AJ5 mold.

There are a couple details that should make this version stand out from the canceled pair. Nike Air is expected on the heels, replacing the Jumpman branding that was previously planned. The “23” will also return on the lateral side, using the original-style font.

That 2024 cancellation left this colorway hanging for a while, especially since the Air Jordan 5 has never had a widely released “Black Cat” version like the Air Jordan 3 or Air Jordan 4. Three years later, it looks like Jordan Brand is finally going through with it.

Air Jordan 5 Black Cat 2027

The Air Jordan 5 “Black Cat” is expected to release in Fall 2027 in full-family sizing. Adult pairs will retail for $220.

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Air Jordan 5 “Black Cat”
Color: Anthracite/Black-Off Noir
Style Code: JF7749-012
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: $220

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

(Speculative mockups below)

Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue” Returns Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Jordan Brand is giving the Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue” another shot in 2027, with the OG colorway expected back for Fall. It first hit shelves in 1991, then disappeared for years before finally returning in 2014.

Back in the Air Jordan 6’s debut year, “Sport Blue” was one of five original colorways. Unlike some of the other classics from that lineup, it barely saw the light of day after its first release. The 2014 retro kept the look close to the original, although Jordan Brand went with Jumpman branding on the heel instead of Nike Air.

That detail should be corrected on the 2027 pair. Nike Air is expected to return for the first time since the original 1991 release, and the overall shape should also sit closer to the early pairs.

The color blocking is simple, which is part of what has always made this one work. White leather takes over most of the upper, while Black shows up around the tongue, heel, and smaller sections. Sport Blue adds contrast on the branding, midsole, outsole, and lace locks. An icy translucent outsole finishes things off.

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan 6, which arrived in 1991 during Michael Jordan’s first championship season. The shoe also pulled inspiration from Jordan’s German sports car, something that helped give the model its sleek, sculpted shape.

Air Jordan 6 Sport Blue 2027 Release Date

The Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue” is expected to return in Fall 2027 at Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. Retail is set at $215.

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Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue”
Color: White/Sport Blue-White
Style Code: CT8529-115
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: $215

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

(1991 original release below)

Air Jordan 14 “Blue Ferrari” Releases Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Jordan Brand has another Air Jordan 14 release planned for 2027, and the latest pair brings a new color to the Ferrari theme. Dubbed the “Blue Ferrari,” the shoe takes the idea behind the original red version and gives it a Blue suede upper instead.

The first Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari” released in 2014 before returning again in 2025. This new version follows a similar layout, with Blue suede covering most of the upper and Yellow used on the Ferrari-style shield, tongue details, and branding. Black fills in the tongue, laces, lining, midsole, and carbon fiber sections.

Silver is expected on the midfoot shank plate, while the outsole stays mostly Black with Blue and Yellow accents worked into the bottom. The “Blue Ferrari” will be one of several Air Jordan 14 releases coming in 2027, with Jordan Brand planning both returning colorways and new pairs.

Air Jordan 14 Blue Ferrari Release Date

The Air Jordan 14 “Blue Ferrari” will release in Fall 2027 through select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS. Adult pairs will retail for $215.

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Air Jordan 14 “Blue Ferrari”
Color: Game Royal/Black-Yellow
Style Code: 487471-400
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: $215

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

(Mockup pictured below)

Vans “Plaid” Collection Available Now With Old Skool, Authentic, and Sk8-Hi

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Mason Tiniuc
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Vans has new plaid versions of the Old Skool, Authentic, Sk8-Hi, and Slip-On. The collection sticks mostly to navy, brown, black, and green, with suede mixed in on some pairs. One Old Skool even has a plaid midsole. Prices range from $65 to $105.

The navy Old Skool has plaid covering nearly the whole shoe, including the midsole, with olive and red lines running through the dark blue fabric. Matching laces and metal eyelets are also included. There’s a brown Old Skool that keeps the plaid on the side panels, with suede covering the toe and heel and the usual white Sidestripe running across the sides. The Sk8-Hi gets black suede up front, navy plaid around the ankle and heel, and white laces with matching stitching.

Several Authentic colorways are part of the release as well, including a green tartan version with red, yellow, and white lines running through the fabric. The brown and navy pairs use suede across the toe, with plaid continuing around the sides and heel. All three keep the traditional white rubber soles, unlike the navy Old Skool that carries the pattern onto the midsole.

The Vans “Plaid” collection is available now through Vans.com in men’s sizing, with prices ranging from $65 to $105, depending on the style.

Stay up to date with all upcoming sneaker releases from our Sneaker Release Dates page.

Vans Old Skool “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Navy/Multi
Style Code: VN000D9JBIP
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $105

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Tartan Oil Green
Style Code: VN0010VZTD8
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $80

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Tartan Oil Green
Style Code: VN000D6GTD8
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $65

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Black/Multi
Style Code: VN000D7YBML
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $70

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Vintage Cocoa
Style Code: VN000D7YFST
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $70

Vans Old Skool “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Vintage Cocoa Brown
Style Code: VN000D3HFST
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $85

Vans Sk8-Hi “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Black/Multi
Style Code: VN000Y18BML
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $90

Steven Paul Judd Designs Nike N7 Holiday 2026 Collection

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Mason Tiniuc
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Steven Paul Judd is behind the Nike N7 Holiday 2026 collection, bringing his artwork to the Air Force 1, GT Cut 4, and several pieces of matching apparel. The Native American artist has previously worked with Disney, Marvel, AMC, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, with his latest project incorporating cultural references and designs tied to his Oklahoma roots. The collection also continues Nike’s work through the N7 Fund, which has donated $15.2 million to 324 nonprofit organizations supporting Native communities.

The Nike Air Force 1 N7 uses tan and blue nubuck across the upper, with the color combination based on sunsets in Oklahoma. Orange chenille Swooshes appear on the sides, and Judd adds a smiley face to the heel using arrowheads for the eyes and a curved arrow for the mouth.

For the Nike GT Cut 4 N7, Judd uses a teal color scheme with an all-over pattern influenced by Choctaw culture. The basketball shoe actually made its first appearance back in June when Kiowa-Cherokee NBA player Lindy Waters wore it during pregame warm-ups ahead of the NBA Finals. Rounding out the collection are a hoodie and matching pants, two graphic T-shirts, and a basketball jersey with coordinating shorts.

The Nike N7 Holiday 2026 Collection, including the Air Force 1 and GT Cut 4, releases November 7, 2026, through Nike and Hibbett.

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Nike N7 Holiday 2026 Collection
Release Date: November 7, 2026
Price: TBA

Nike Air Force 1 Low “N7”
Color: Oasis Teal/Sand Drift-Sundial-Mesa Orange
Style Code: IV6302-300
Release Date: November 7, 2026
Price: TBA

NBA Crocs Crocband Clog Collection Releases October 20th

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Mason Tiniuc
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Crocs has teamed up with the NBA for a new Crocband Clog collection arriving just in time for the 2026-27 season. Five teams are part of the release, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks. Each pair comes in its team’s colors with matching logos and graphics throughout.

All five pairs use the Crocband Clog, which has a slightly different look from the traditional Classic Clog. Each comes in its team’s signature colors, with logos along the sides and NBA x Crocs branding on the heel straps and footbeds. The straps also feature fabric detailing near the attachment points, while retro-inspired Jibbitz charms add more team graphics to each pair.

Fans of the other 25 teams aren’t being left out, either. Crocs is releasing NBA Jibbitz charms for all 30 franchises, with individual team logos priced at $2 and five-piece packs featuring premium metal charms available for $20.

The NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog collection releases October 20, 2026, through Crocs and select retailers. Each pair will retail for $75.

Stay up to date with all upcoming sneaker releases from our Sneaker Release Dates page.

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Los Angeles Lakers”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212800-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Boston Celtics”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212799-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Chicago Bulls”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212803-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Golden State Warriors”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212801-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “New York Knicks”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212802-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow” Releases November 12th

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Mario Briguglio
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Vans has officially unveiled its Old Skool 36 Pearlized Pack for the Fall/Holiday 2026 season. One of the pairs coming from the collection is this “Marshmallow” edition, done almost entirely in an off-white finish.

The upper mixes canvas with suede, while pearls and small crystal accents are scattered around the shoe. You can see them along the Sidestripe, around the toe, on the tongue, and toward the heel. Most of the rest stays pretty simple, including matching off-white laces and the same light finish around the midsole.

Vans also went with a worn-in look instead of making everything look brand new. There are some distressed areas around the upper and sidewall, along with a thin black line around the midsole. The usual “Off The Wall” license plate is found on the heel.

The shoe sits on the familiar Vans waffle outsole and has a Sola Foam ADC insole inside.

The Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow” releases November 12, 2026 at select Vans retailers and Vans.com. The retail price is set at $130.

Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow”
Color: Pearlized Marshmallow White
Style Code: VN000ZB8CDA
Release Date: November 12, 2026
Price: $130

Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems” Releases October 16th

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Mario Briguglio
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The Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems” caused quite a scene during its first release in Los Angeles. So many people showed up that the original launch plans had to be scrapped because of crowding and traffic around the location. The navy colorway, which also goes by “Lucky Charms,” quickly started fetching high resale prices, and now Vans is giving everyone another chance to grab a pair through a wider online release.

The navy version keeps all the unusual details that made the original Satoshi Nakamoto Vans collaboration stand out. The uppers look heavily worn, with sections cut away, loose threads hanging from the edges, and exposed foam around the ankle. Small gemstones are set into the shoe, adding some shine to an otherwise beat-up design. The midsoles have a stained finish with Satoshi Nakamoto branding repeated around the sides. It’s a pretty strange combination when you look at everything together, but that’s also what separates these from a regular pair of Vans Eras.

Satoshi Nakamoto Vans Era Gems Release Date

The Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems” drops on Vans.com on October 16th, retailing for $195. Vans hasn’t listed any stores carrying the release, so it looks like these could be available online only. View official images below.

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Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems”
Color: Navy
Style Code: VN00114ESN0
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Price: $195

Nike Air Raid II Set To Return For The First Time

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Mario Briguglio
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Frank Cooke just went on Instagram and teased the return of the Nike Air Raid II. This is a big deal since Nike never gave the ’90s basketball shoe a proper retro release. Ever since Cooke went back to work at the Beaverton campus, his social feeds have been a goldmine for early footwear leaks. Teasing the heel of the original “Urban Jungle Gym” colorway takes the cake, though.

This version—also known as the “Live Together, Play Together” colorway—gained legendary status back in the mid-1990s due to those wild, colorful Afrocentric patterns Spike Lee showcased in his iconic outdoor streetball commercials.

The hype makes complete sense when you look back at the history of the sneaker line. Nike engineered the original Air Raid specifically to handle rough asphalt courts, even stamping “for outdoor use only” right on the shoe itself. The very first model has been brought back to retail shelves a few times over the decades, but the Air Raid II has been locked away deep in the brand’s archives without a single re-release until now.

Nike hasn’t dropped official release dates or retail pricing just yet. Still, Cooke’s teaser image shows the design team is actively working on the silhouette again. Sneaker production schedules are incredibly long, so if they are just in the early development phase, a realistic launch window is likely around late 2027 or early 2028.

Check out detailed images of the original Nike Air Raid II below, and stay tuned for further release updates.

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Edison Chen’s CLOT x adidas Superstar Collection Drops October 16th

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Mario Briguglio
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Edison Chen has two new versions of the adidas Superstar coming out for Fall/Winter 2026, including one that gets rid of the heel completely. Both pairs are part of his latest CLOT collection with adidas Originals, which also includes a range of clothing.

The first Superstar comes in dark royal blue suede with a matching upper and the familiar shell toe up front. It also keeps the rippled sole that Chen has used on several of his previous adidas releases, giving the shoe a different look from the standard Superstar.

The second pair changes things quite a bit. This tan-colored Superstar Mule has an open back, so it can be slipped on without dealing with laces or a traditional heel. Backless sneakers have become more common over the past few years, and CLOT is now bringing that same design to one of adidas’ oldest models.

Clothing is also part of the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, with pieces connected to Chen’s background in Hong Kong and Vancouver. Both cities have played a role in his work with CLOT, where he’s often mixed elements of Eastern and Western fashion.

The CLOT x adidas Superstar Collection will be available globally beginning October 16, 2026 via the CONFIRMED app, adidas.com, and select retailers.

Stay up to date with all upcoming sneaker releases from our Sneaker Release Dates page.

CLOT x adidas Superstar Mule
Style Code: KJ0275
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Price: TBA

CLOT x adidas Superstar
Style Code: KJ0283
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Price: TBA

Randy Moss’ Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak” Releases Super Bowl Weekend 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Randy Moss was the first NFL player to sign with Jordan Brand back in 1999, and his footwear is getting another look in 2027. Along with the return of his original Jordan Super Freak signature shoe, Jordan Brand has a new Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak” coming out in Minnesota Vikings colors during Super Bowl Weekend.

The Air Jordan 9 features a white leather upper with a black mudguard wrapping around the lower half of the shoe. Varsity Purple appears on the tongue and outsole, giving the pair a familiar Vikings look. One of the more interesting details is the “Twenty 3” branding on the tongue ribbon, a reference to Moss’s original signature model. Moss wore player-exclusive Air Jordan 9s and 13s early in his Jordan Brand career, though this new colorway doesn’t appear to be a direct copy of his original PE.

The Jordan Super Freak is also returning in 2027. First released in 2000, the model was named after Moss’s high school nickname and later made a brief comeback in 2010 under a different name. This time, Jordan Brand is bringing back the original Super Freak name. It’s still unclear whether the retro will feature Moss’s No. 84 jersey number from his Vikings days.

Air Jordan 9 Super Freak Release Date

Randy Moss’s Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak” is currently set to launch February 13th, 2027 during Super Bowl Weekend in Los Angeles for $215. Check out first look images below if these are making your wish list.

Stay up to date with all upcoming Air Jordan releases from our Air Jordan Release Dates page.

Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak”
Color: White/Multi-Color
Style Code: JK1415-100
Release Date: February 13, 2027
Price: $215

Photos: snkr_collector123

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