While overshadowed by several other “Big Apple”-based brands, Angelo Baque’s AwakeNY imprint has been cultivating a sizable following over the last three years. A stint at Supreme made the Ecuadorian-American creative a known figure within the streetwear scene, but he’s allowed his work to speak for him as he’s embarked on his own retail venture….
Introduced towards the tail-end of 2020, the Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT has garnered notable attention for its commitment to Michael Jordan’s legacy as well as updated comfort. For the silhouette’s latest ensemble, the folks over at Team Jumpman have opted for a “gold laser” arrangement to accompany black and royal blue components. While unconfirmed,…
Gum bottom outsoles have always been one of the most revered aesthetics as far as Nike’s Air Max line is concerned, as it adds a clean finishing touch that looks good underneath any upper. With that being said, a black upper atop that gum sole is just about as classic as it get. Nike knows…
Although adidas has poured a notable amount of attention into a couple of its adidas Originals icons over the last seven months, the brand has’t forgotten about its output with cult followings, like the adidas Spezial category. For its Spring/Summer 2021 collection, the sub-label has prepped five trainers rooted in sport. Propositions like the Marathon…
adidas‘ skateboarding division continues its collaborative run with an upcoming Continental Vulc. Instead of the “Gonz” or Metropolitan, however, Oakland-based Unity is the Three Stripes’ latest co-conspirator. As with the standard Continental 80, the forthcoming pair features a low-cut trim and predominantly leather construction. Suede overlays throughout the “Cloud White” arrangement deliver skate-appropriate durability. Faint…
Jordan Brand’s busy holiday season continues with another release of its newest flagship model, the Air Jordan 32. This newly released silhouette, which debuted in the “Rosso Corsa” colorway in September, comes dedicated to the brand’s current signature athlete – Russell Westbrook. His signature catchphrase “Why Not?” is emblazoned on the inside of the tongue…
Nike’s recent Air Max releases have centered around two specific aesthetics, metallic-infused colorways, and new-look designs with an influx of NSW branding including all-over “Nike” prints and remixed logos. This particular take on the anatomy-inspired Air Max 95 fits in the latter category, and comes dressed in a dazzling Total Orange colorway. Equipped with a…
The 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone, but not before one last revelation. Carlos Prieto, founder/owner of SoleFly and brother-in-law to Michael Jordan, revealed an Air Jordan 1 for friends and family that features quilted leather uppers matched with a tumbled leather construction. The tongue label also reveals a crown logo of sorts,…
adidas YEEZY is currently a $1 billion company with a Wyoming-based campus spanning 4,000 acres, but the brand looked much different in September 2016. And while the Kanye West-led institution is constantly looking forward, it’s revisited some of the most-coveted propositions in its roster now that manufacturing possibilities have increased in scale. For its latest…
Barebones and halted right at its prototype stage, the Nike N.354 Air Force 1 Type grows by just one with the introduction of yellow accents. Simplistic elsewhere, the pair follows quite closely to the first from its debut, utilizing smooth leathers in a white shade throughout much of the outward construction. Taped seams, which were…