Rhuigi x PUMA Suede “B-Boy” Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

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Mar 27, 2023

R H U D E founder Rhuigi Villaseñor and PUMA are joining forces once again to release a collaborative take on the latter’s brand popular Suede silhouette for Spring 2023.

Inspired by the breakdancing era of the 1980s, the upcoming Rhuigi x PUMA Suede “B-Boy” comes dressed in a mix of American Beauty and Pristine color tones. The low-top silhouette features a suede upper in a spring-ready shade of Light Pink with Metallic Gold accents on the PUMA branding on the lateral and both “19” and “91” branding on the heels. Textured leather heel tabs with flat laces atop a Cream-colored rubber sole unit completes the design.

Check out the photos below, and look for the Rhuigi Villaseñor x PUMA Suede “B-Boy” to release on April 1st at select PUMA retailers and PUMA.com. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

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Rhuigi Villaseñor x PUMA Suede “B-Boy”
Color: American Beauty/Pristine
Style Code: 391333-01
Release Date: April 1, 2023
Price: $120

UPDATE 3/27: Rhuigi Villaseñor and PUMA celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop culture with the Suede silhouette inspired by ’70s New York hip-hop and b-boying.

The Rhuigi x PUMA capsule releases Saturday, April 1st at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC flagship store, and select retailers worldwide.

Photos: BSTN

Bape x adidas Campus 80s “30th Anniversary” Releases April 1st

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 27, 2023

Bape and adidas have come together to celebrate the Japanese brand’s 30th Anniversary as well as the 20th Anniversary of their partnership with a special edition Campus 80s collaboration.

Dressed in a Collegiate Navy, Cloud White, and Off White color scheme. This offering of the Bape x adidas Campus 80s features a Navy suede upper with Bape’s iconic star logo replacing the traditional Three Stripes branding on the sides. Other notable details includes a special 30th Anniversary logo stamped on the tongues, along with Gold “BAPE” branded lace dubraes attached to each shoe. Co-branding on the heels and insoles with A Bathing Ape printed on the lateral completes the design. The collab also comes housed in special co-branded packaging with accessories.

Bape adidas Campus 80s Release Date

Look for the Bape x adidas Campus 80s “30th Anniversary” to release on April 1st at select retailers and adidas.com. The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.

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Bape x adidas Campus 80s
Color: Collegiate Navy/Cloud White-Off White
Style Code: ID4770
Release Date: April 1, 2023
Price: $150

atmos x Salomon XT-6 “Stars Collide” Releases April 8th

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 27, 2023

Japanese-based retailer atmos has teamed dup with Salomon for the first time to release a special edition Salomon XT-6 collaboration to kick off the month of April.

Dubbed, “Stars Collide”, this offering of the atmos x Salomon XT-6 is inspired by the concept of “celestial collision” resulting in stardust shining throughout the universe. Arriving in a Black, Grey and Silver color tones, the shoe is detailed with a repeating star pattern on the overlay up front and in the rear. Other details includes co-branded atmos and Salomon logo, with the brand’s “S” logo stamped onto the tongues. An Agile Chassis System underfoot, EnergyCell midsole, and Mud Contagrip outsole completes the design.

Check out the photos below, and look for the atmos x Salomon XT-6 “Stars Collide” to become available first at a special pop-up event from atmos Japan beginning April 3, followed by a global release in-store and online on April 8th.

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atmos x Salomon XT-6 “Stars Collide”
Release Date: April 8, 2023

Nike Uses Ripstop On This Air Humara

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 27, 2023

Originally released in 1997, Nike designed the Air Humara as a trail running shoe built for the road. While the shoe often comes with a nubuck and mesh build, the Swoosh appears to be using ripstop material on this latest release that will be arriving during Fall/Winter 2023.

Dressed in a Dark Russet, Peach Cream, Pink Oxford, and Gum Light Brown color scheme. This offering of the Nike Air Humara features a Creamy almost Pinkish ripstop base with leather Swooshes and Tan overlays. A debossing print on the toe and heel area adds to its trail aesthetic. Other details includes signature ribbons lace loops, exposed stitching, and embroidered Nike/Swoosh branding. Textile-wrapped midsoles atop a Gum rugged rubber outsole with Bright Orange accents underfoot completes the design. The shoe also comes with special accessories.

Check out the official photos below, and look for the Nike Air Humara “Dark Russet” to release on April 4th at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $165 USD.

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Nike Air Humara “Dark Russet”
Color: Dark Russet/Peach Cream-Pink Oxford-Gum Light Brown
Style Code: FQ1099-200
Release Date: April 4, 2023
Price: $165

Better Air Jordan 4: “Fire Red” or “Nike SB”

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 26, 2023

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan 4 back in 1989, the second Air Jordan model from the legendary Nike designer. Today, we take a look back at an OG colorway as well as a newly released collab with Nike SB.

The Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” made its retro return back in 2020 in true OG fashion. Built with a White leather upper and Fire Red contrasting accents, the shoe was completed with “Nike Air” branded heels for a throwback look.

The Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 “Pine Green” released in March 2023 offering a skateboarding take on the iconic silhouette. It features a White leather upper with Light Grey suede overalls argon the forefoot for added durability. Green contrasting accents with “Nike SB” branded heels atop a foam midsole with an Air-sole unit in the heel and Gum bottoms completes the design.

Check out both Air Jordan 4s, and let us know which was the better release by casting your vote below.

Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red”

Air Jordan 4 “Nike SB”

Sneaker Talk: Air Jordan 4 LS “Tour Yellow”

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 26, 2023

The Air Jordan 4 LS “Tour Yellow” was a lifestyle retro that released back in May 20, 2006 for $125 USD.

Dressed in a White, Tour Yellow, Dark Blue Grey, and Black color scheme. This offering of the Air Jordan 4 features a White leather upper with Black wing flaps and Grey on the eyelets. Other details includes Tour Yellow contrasting accents on the speckled midsole and tongue labels with Dark Blue Grey dressing the inner tongue and portion of the outsole. Jumpman heel logos replaces the classic “Nike Air” branding to complete the design.

Check out the photos below, and you can still find sizes of the Air Jordan 4 LS “Tour Yellow” available at resell sites like StockX.

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Air Jordan 4 LS “Tour Yellow”
Color: White/Tour Yellow-Dark Blue Grey-Black
Style Code: 314254 171
Release Date: May 20, 2006
Price: $125

Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 4 Premium “Black Woven” Sample

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 25, 2023

Following the release of the Air Jordan 4 Premium “Black Pony” back in April 2016, Jordan Brand designed a limited Air Jordan 4 Premium “Black Woven” colorway that’s likely to remain a sample and not release to the public.

Similar to the “Black” and “White” Air Jordan 15LAB12 Samples from 2015. This offering of the Air Jordan 4 comes dressed in all-Black featuring a wove upper with leather overlays, wing flaps, tongue labels, heels, and inner lining. Matching tonal branding, waxed laces atop a Black rubber sole completes the design.

Check out the photos below, and don’t expect the Air Jordan 4 “Black Woven” to release anytime soon. Stay tuned for more updates to come.

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UPDATE 3/26/23: Sampled back in 2016, the Air Jordan 4 Premium “Black Woven” is said to be limited to under 20 total pairs. Check out some detailed shots of this rare sample below thanks to English Sole.

Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble” Releases Tomorrow, March 26th

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 25, 2023

The extremely rare Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble” that was part of the original production run in 1986, before the Air Max 1 made its official debut in 1987, will be making a return in 2023 to celebrate Air Max Day.

Dressed in a White, University Red, and Light Natural Grey color scheme. The retro release of the Nike Air Max 1 OG “Big Bubble” aka “Big Window” will return in its original build and color blocking. This Nike Air Max 1 features a White mesh base with Grey and Red suede overlays atop its signature bigger, longer visible Air unit.

Nike Air Max 1 Big Bubble 2023 Release Date

Look for the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble” to release on Sunday, March 26th (Air Max Day) at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.

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Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble”
Color: White/University Red-Light Neutral Grey
Style Code: DQ3989-100
Release Date: March 26, 2023
Price: $150

UPDATE 3/17/23: A release date for the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble” is officially set for March 26th (Air Max Day) via SNKRS as well as other select Nike Sportswear retailers.

UPDATE 3/2/23: Check out the official photos of the Nike Air Max ’86 “Big Bubble” below. Expect a release later this month.

UPDATE 3/2/23: With the Air Max Day celebration days away, we get some new on-feet and detailed shots of the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 Big Bubble “University Red” via iceberg.og.

UPDATE 1/23/23: Photos of the PS/TD sizes have been revealed.

UPDATE 3/25/22: Nike confirmed that the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble” will be returning in March 2023. Both men’s product line Manager Jamie Paige and footwear designer Jonathan Kosenick made the announcement in today’s SNKRS Live episode.

(Nike Air Max 1 OG “Big Bubble” 1986 below)

Nike Air Force 1 Low “Jade Ice” For Spring 2023

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Mar 25, 2023

Getting ready for Spring 2023, Nick Sportswear will be releasing a new “Jade Ice” colorway of their iconic Air Force 1 silhouette.

This offering of the Nike Air Force 1 Low features an all-White leather upper with mesh tongues. Highlighting the shoe are Jade Ice Swooshes, heels, tongue branding, and insoles. A solid White AF1 rubber sole completes the design.

Check out the photos below, and look for the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Jade Ice” to release in the coming months at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $110 USD.

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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Jade Ice”
Color: White/Jade Ice
Style Code: DD8959-113
Release Date: 2023
Price: $110

UPDATE 3/25: Check out the official photos of the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Jade Ice” below.

Official Photos of the Jordan Tatum 1 “Zoo”

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 25, 2023

Jayson Tatum’s first signature shoe, the Jordan Tatum 1, is the lightest performance shoe in Jordan Brand’s performance line this season. One of the first pairs to release will be the “Zoo” colorway to kick off the spring season.

Dressed in a Black, Metallic Gold, University Gold, and Beach color scheme. This offering of the Tatum 1 is inspired by Tatum’s favorite place to take his son, Deuce. It comes with different animal patterns covering its upper with the phrase “Welcome to the Zoo” printed on the insoles. The shoe features a lightweight, reinforced TPU frame that allows excess material to be stripped away. An uncaged Zoom Air unit in the forefoot helps provide energy return without sacrificing court feel.

Jordan Tatum 1 Zoo Release Date

Look for the Jordan Tatum 1 “Zoo” to release on April 7th at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

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Jordan Tatum 1 “Zoo”
Color: Black/Metallic Gold-University Red-Beach
Style Code: DX5572-001
Release Date: April 7, 2023
Price: $120

UPDATE 3/25: Check out the official photos of the Jordan Tatum 1 “Zoo” below. A release date is set for April 7th.

A Better Look at the Fragment x Air Jordan 3 Sample

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 25, 2023

Legendary designer Hiroshi Fujiwara was recently spotted in a never-before-seen Air Jordan 3 Sample.

This Fragment x Air Jordan 3 comes dressed in the same color scheme as the popular Air Jordan 1 that released back in 2014. It features a White leather upper with Black leather replacing the traditional elephant print on the toe and heel. Royal Blue accents covers the tongue, ankle collar, midsole and heel tab, while having Fragment’s lightning bolt logo stamped into the lateral heel. Finishing off the design is a script branding above the Air bubble completed with “Nike Air” branding on the heels.

There is no word of this Fragment x Air Jordan 3 releasing in the near future. So for now, you can enjoy the additional photos below. Stay tuned for updates.

UPDATE 3/25/23: Originally surfaced back in 2019, here are some new clean shots of the extremely rare Fragment Design x Air Jordan 3 Sample that’s said to be limited to only 8 to 10 pairs in total. Check out the photos below via truesthawaii.

UPDATE 7/31/19: Following several on-feet photos of Hiroshi Fujiwara wearing the limited Fragment x Air Jordan 3, GOAT provides a closer look at the rare sample.

Photos: TalkSole / HK-Kicks

Jordan Why Not .6 Surfaces in Black and Metallic Gold

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 25, 2023

Russell Westbrook’s sixth signature shoe, the Why Not .6, was designed specifically for speed. Jordan Brand wrapped the rubber outsole nearly up to the midsole to help you from slipping when you’re exploding from 0 to 100. Heading into the NBA Playoffs, a new “Black/Gold” colorway is set to launch.

Dressed in a Black, Metallic Gold, and White color scheme making them perfect for a champion. This offering of the Jordan Why Not .6 comes constructed with a semi-translucent grid-layer, leather and suede materials and a zipper shroud detailed with repeated “WHY NOT” text. Exposed stitching on the medial atop a rubber outsole completes the design.

Check out the photos below, and look for the Jordan Why Not .6 “Black/Gold” to release on April 5th at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $140 USD.

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Jordan Why Not .6 “Black/Gold”
Color: Black/Metallic Gold-White
Style Code: DO7189-071
Release Date: April 5, 2023
Price: $140

Nike ACG Air Moc Surfaces in “Rugged Orange”

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 25, 2023

Nike Sportswear is continuing to add to their latest ACG Air Moc lineup with new color options heading into the warmer months of the year. Next up, a rustic-like “Rugged Orange” colorway.

Dressed in a Rugged Orange and Black color scheme. This offering of the Nike ACG Air Moc ditches the traditional laces for a cord and toggle lacing system. It features Rugged Orange textile upper with Black tumbled leather heels, lasered-like graphic insoles, and rubber outsole.

Check out the official photos below, and look for the Nike ACG Air Moc “Rugged Orange” to release in the coming months at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $90 USD.

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Nike ACG Air Moc “Rugged Orange”
Color: Rugged Orange/Black
Style Code: DZ3407-800
Release Date: 2023
Price: $90

Nike LeBron 21 Releases Holiday 2023

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 24, 2023

During the 2023-24 NBA season, LeBron James will be entering his 21st year in the league. However, that’s not the only milestone for King James as Nike Basketball will also be introducing his 21st signature shoe, the LeBron 21.

While no official leaked photos have yet to surface, the Nike LeBron 21 will return in a low-top build as a follow up to the fan-favorite LeBron 20. The upper will be similar as its predecessor, but the midsole will be equipped with new tooling. Other details includes new Swoosh logos and ribbing on the heels.

As of now, four color options have been revealed that includes, “Black/Particle Grey-Wolf Grey-Pink,” “Light Bone/Campfire Orange-Celestine Blue-Pink Rise-Dark Russet,” “Melon Tint/Light Bone-Saturn Gold-Pink Rise,” and “Violet Dust/Melon Tint-Purple Cosmos.”

Nike LeBron 21 Release Date

Look for the Nike LeBron 21 to begin releasing late Fall to early Holiday 2023 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $200 USD. Stay tuned for first looks coming soon.

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Nike LeBron 21 “Particle Grey”
Color: Black/Particle Grey-Wolf Grey-Pink
Style Code: FB2238-001
Release Date: Holiday 2023
Price: $200

Nike LeBron 21 “Light Bone”
Color: Light Bone/Campfire Orange-Celestine Blue-Pink Rise-Dark Russet
Style Code: FV2345-001
Release Date: Holiday 2023
Price: $200

Nike LeBron 21 “Melon Tint”
Color: Melon Tint/Light Bone-Saturn Gold-Pink Rise
Style Code: FV2345-809
Release Date: Holiday 2023
Price: $200

Nike LeBron 21 “Violet Dust”
Color: Violet Dust/Melon Tint-Purple Cosmos
Style Code: FV2345-500
Release Date: Holiday 2023
Price: $200

Source: Sneaker Files

Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Georgetown” PE

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 24, 2023

Jordan Brand has gifted their sponsored collegiate athletic departments with their own ir Jordan 1 Low OG PE (Player Exclusive) during the March Madness tournament. Next school to receive their pairs are the Georgetown Hoyas.

Dressed in the school’s White/Sail, Grey, and Blue (Navy) color tones. This offering of the Air Jordan 1 Low features a Sail leather upper and tongues with Navy safari textured Swooshes on the sides and Grey cracked leather overlays. Other details includes quilted satin liners, Georgetown’s “G” logo stamped onto the insoles, along with mini embroidered Swooshes on the lateral forefoot. A Sail middle atop a Light Gum rubber outsole completes the design.

Check out the photo below, and don’t expect this Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Georgetown Hoyas” PE to release to the public. But you can expect to see more Jordan Brand-sponsored college player exclusives soon.

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First Look: Fear of God x adidas Basketball Sample

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Mario Briguglio

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Mar 24, 2023

After a two years with Nike, Jerry Lorenzo took his talents to adidas back in December 2020. He is now leading adidas Basketball’s creative and business strategy globally, which will be forced on their performance basketball line. Today, we get our first look at what’s to come as a leaked Fear of God x adidas Basketball Sample has surfaced.

Jerry has already confirmed with Complex that these are not the basketball shoe from the Fear of God x adidas line that will be releasing. He also added that the performance line and ready-to-wear collection will officially be unveiled on April 19th during the Holiday Bowl showing of Fear of God’s 8th collection.

This shoe itself comes in a mid-cut design dressed in a mix of Black and Cream tones with a forefoot strap, Three Stripes branding on the toe, and Fear of God stamped beneath the adidas Trefoil logo. It also includes adidas’ Lightstrike foam cushioning.

Check out the photos below, and stay tuned for the “official” Fear of God x adidas Basketball sneaker to be revealed on April 19th.

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