The Pump Omni Zone II “Parquet Court,” a creative Boston-inspired spin on the original Pump basketball sneaker made famous in 1991 by rookie dunk champion Dee Brown, will be released on April 15.
Using a green/black color scheme, a home-court woodgrain sockliner, and custom-fit Pump technology, “Parquet Court” imagines what a player’s edition (PE) Pump Omni Zone II might have looked like if it had been released for the high-flying Brown – who generally wore OG hues – in the early 1990s.
The Pump Omni Zone II “Parquet Court” ($160, GX3779) is available beginning April 15 from Reebok.com, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and Finish Line, among other select retailers.
Although Kanye West has shown absolutely no sign of getting softer in the past two years, his most recent shoe drop, the Yeezy QNTM ‘Mono Carbon’ has, debuting this week with a softer look than the original 2020 version, just in time for spring.
The ‘Mono Carbon’ has the same general overall style as the original QNTM, which was released in 2020. The shoe is similar in that it’s base is a marbled grey Primeknit underneath gray wavy suede, creating a contrasting sense of horizontal and vertical movement. It has a milky suede toe wrap and semi-translucent milky sole, just slightly more off-white than the original 2020 version. However, the main difference is the carbon suede heel and upper, which feature three similar shades of carbon gray. The laces (also carbon gray) are similar to the original shoe design. Like the original, the newest shoe has a full-length Boost midsole.
The charcoal gray coloring makes this an incredibly versatile shoe for this time of year, when winter and spring seem to overlap and switch back and forth in many parts of the country.
The QNTM ‘Mono Carbon’ retails for about $260 and is available online at select retailers. More information about releases and availability can be found at https://www.adidas.com/us/yeezy.
Reebok is set to release the Shaqnosis “Athlete’s Choice,” which is inspired by Shaq’s “Big Aristotle” alias and ancient Greece. The sneaker will release exclusively on Reebok.com on April 8 at $150.
Shaq earned the moniker “Big Aristotle” after his MVP campaign in 2000. The Shaqnosis “Athlete’s Choice” design draws inspiration from classic Aristotle artworks, sculptures, and ancient Greek culture through texture, substance, and color.
The sneaker has a marble base inspired by statues and sculptures, with desaturated color and contrast comparable to antique paintings. Natural fibers on the upper body are reminiscent of Ancient Greek clothing and robes. The purple heel is a nod to the color purple, which in Ancient Greece was associated with social status and wealth.
The first-known ideas of color were developed by Aristotle. Colors were assigned to earth, fire, wind, and water, and he proposed that all color originated with white and black.
Nike is preparing to release the first posthumous sneaker collaboration with Virgil Abloh. The Off-White x Nike Blazer Low is set for an April release.
According to Sneaker News, Abloh aimed at “mixing languages for a new signature.” The new sneaker will release in a white and black colorway, featuring holes throughout the upper area of the sneaker, additional laces, and a heel sharpened to a point like the Terra Humara. The sneaker comes equipped with the signature zip tie.
The new sneaker will be available on April 8 on Nike SNKRS for $140.
Saks surprised NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor James Harden with a celebration in recognition of his NBA75 selection and third place on the all-time 3-pointers list. Close friends and relatives of Harden attended the modest dinner party. Harden joined the Saks board of directors as an independent member and minority investor in June.
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Last June, Bloomberg reports Harden and Saks will work together to grow high-potential consumer brands, along with Harden offering his viewpoint as a fashion enthusiast.
“As we work to build this new board, James is an important and valuable addition. With experience in growing businesses and as someone who values self-expression through fashion, I am confident that he will bring a distinct point of view that will help us better deliver for our customers,” Saks Executive Chairman Richard Baker said in a statement. “His expertise, combined with that of our other board members, will enable Saks to further capitalize on the significant growth opportunity within luxury e-commerce.”
Harden’s business portfolio now expands to include BodyArmor drinks, Stance socks, and Pura fragrances. Those efforts are alongside his sneaker and apparel deal with Adidas.
Off the court and outside of fashion, Harden is also making his presence felt in Hip-Hop. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was named an executive producer of the Lil Baby and Lil Durk joint album Voice of the Heroes.
“Life is Classic” is a product narrative from Reebok that highlights the adaptable and timeless Classic Leather. Classic Leather, is an iconic design that has lasted the test of time, extending its legacy for spring-summer 2022 with a lineup of new narrative hues and styles inspired by emerging artists and their distinct stories.
Reebok’s SS22 Classic Leather series gives a fresh perspective on shape, feel, and design via the legacy model that debuted nearly 40 years ago. It’s comfortable and easy to wear with any outfit. The shoe has a premium leather upper, a lightweight EVA midsole, and a lightweight structure, among other things.
The SS22 Classic Leather Range includes:
1983 Vintage: Inspired by the original 1983 CL colorway, features a vintage terry lining paired with a soft pegasus leather upper. Available now.
White Gum & White Grey: Simple and understated. Clean white execution with a gum or grey bottom. Available starting March 31. Make it Yours: An all-white execution makes up this bright yet minimalist design. Available starting April 1.
Modernize: This contemporary CL twist offers a colorful mix of white and black with blue and neon accents throughout. Available May 1.
SP: Where icon meets modern, SP brings newness to the legacy piece with elevated cushioning and pastel accents. Available starting May 1.
“Classic Leather is one of Reebok’s most timeless sneakers that has cemented itself over the years as a true icon within the industry,” said Fionna McQueen, Senior Director of Classics Product at Reebok. “For Spring / Summer ‘22, we’re excited to reintroduce the Classic Leather and expand upon its legacy. The range of creatives we’ve partnered with to tell our ‘Life is Classic’ story help celebrate the silhouette’s special heritage, while redefining what it means to be a Classic today.”
“Life is Classic” provides a product story through inspirational and creative artists. TEMS, a singer, songwriter and producer of Lagos, Nigeria, and Lazarus Lyncha chef and singer-songwriter of Queens, NY both appear in the Classic Leather “White/Gum”. Lolo Zouaïan american, French, and Algerian singer-songwriter and producer and Ghettsa rapper and songwriter of Plaistow, London appear in Classic Leather “White/Grey.” Getts also appears in “Make It Yours.” Tsunaina a Nepalese model, singer, and storyteller also don the “Make it Yours” and “SP.” Maurice Harrisa floral artist out of Stockton, CA appears in the Classic Leather “Modernize”.
Nas digs back into his Magic bag to release the video for “Wave Gods,” featuring ASAP Rocky and DJ Premier. ASAP pulls double duty for the release, as he co-directed the visual alongside Hidji and Spike Jordan.
In the video, Nas wears the same iconic white Avirex jacket that was worn in the 1998 classic film Belly. The “Icon Jacket” was re-released with Avirex’s Fall 21 collection and sold out within weeks nationwide. Fans can get their hands on the jacket now as it is back in stock in its four core colors (white, black, red and blue) and two new releases for spring (berry and limeade).
The second offering from Kith Spring 2022, the Spring 2 collection, is modeled by Ma$e. The 78-style collection features the brand’s inline collection as well as the 101 Program, which has been reintroduced.
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Earthy tones of pastel anchor blues, plaster and canvas tans, and more are featured in the collection’s palette. Two items make a comeback in this collection: the Carmine Coaches Jacket in cotton poplin and the Duane Track Jacket in wrinkle nylon, which will be available in Spring 2020. The Sky design on tapestry jacquard fabric is featured on the Tapestry Coaches Jacket, while the Kith serif embroidery is featured on the front of the Wythe Denim Jacket. Kith also debuts the Weirfield Cardigan, a color-blocked sweater made of super chunk cotton yarn.
The fourth chapter of Ronnie Fieg & Clarks Originals 8th St collection, of which Fieg serves as Creative Director, will be released alongside Spring 2. The Rossendale and the Maycliffe are two new shapes produced by Fieg in this episode. For Spring 2022, the Breacon silhouette will be available in two color variants: multi-gray and multi-blue, both of which feature colors from Kith’s distinctive palette.
Kith also has the newly released Long Bill Yankees cap and the Two-Tone Mountains cap, both of which have an excellent Mountains logo patch.
Kith also brings back its 101 Program, which features a range of Kith’s classic bodies in quality fabrications with no logos. It includes a variety of shorts as well as traditional Kith styles like the Madison Jacket, Paneled LS Tee, Williams Hoodie, and Williams Pant.
Kith Spring 2 releases this Friday, March 25th at all Kith shops as well as 11AM EST on Kith.com and 11AM CET on EU.Kith.com. You can see the pieces below.
For the first time, Converse has adopted Nike’s FlyEase technology to create the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase. The Chuck Taylor All Star joins other icons like the Air Jordan 1 and Nike Air Max 90 as the latest beloved silhouette to use FlyEase accessibility technology, making it easier than ever for Chuck Taylor fans to get in and out of the sneaker.
The Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase allows you to step in and out of the shoe without using your hands. A FlyEase cage made of flexing and rebounding thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material enables hands-free foot entry and lockdown. A canvas upper with a padded stretch-canvas collar and a fixed-in-place padded tongue adds to the ease of access, ensuring a snug fit. The effortless on-and-off practicality of this reconstructed Chuck is completed by an active heel tab and heel overlay.
While the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase Ox makes entry more accessible, it also provides all-day comfort thanks to a unique footbed stuffed with CX foam and a polyurethane leather sock liner.
Black/Wild Mango/White, White/Black/Wild Mango, and Egret/String/Light Silver are the three colorways available for the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase.
Converse.com and select global stores will release the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase on March 17. You can get a look at the sneaker below.
PUMA has released the animalistic FUTURE Z 1.3 Instinct edition, which is jam-packed with technology and creativity. The next-generation FUTURE features a unique new appearance inspired by Neymar Jr., the game’s ultimate entertainer.
The FUTURE Z has been designed for maximum agility. The new technologically enhanced boot will trigger your football instincts, allowing you to prey on the opponent with the confidence of a tiger, allowing you to take your game to new heights.
The cutting-edge FUZIONFIT+ technology has been upgraded to the second generation. The specifically made knitted material now stretches from the midfoot to the collar opening, allowing you to play with or without laces and providing optimal lock-in and a supportive fit.
As the compression technology flawlessly conforms to the shapes of each foot, the adaptive support adjusts to the shape of your feet. The technology, when combined with a light Nano Grip sockliner insole, reduces foot slippage inside the boot, allowing you to maintain power transmission for explosive multi-directional movements.
The FUZIONFIT+ knit is made up of a unique blend of polyester and spandex yarns, as well as technological yarns, to provide the ideal balance of compression, comfort, and durability for a second-skin sensation.
“The most eye-catching feature of the new boot is the evolution of the FUZIONFIT+,” said Florian Nemetz, Senior Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear. “The FUZIONFIT+ compression technology has become very popular amongst our players because the adaptive fit provides the optimal lock-down feeling in the boots. Player and consumer feedback has helped us to evolve the technology and to enhance the player’s ability to perform a wide range of multi-directional movements. New this year, we have developed Advanced Creator Zones to provide increased grip and softness in the forefoot, which was another key insight from our players. This provides greater control and touch benefits essential for dynamic players.”
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“The team have really taken things to the next level with the new FUTURE Z,” said Neymar Jr. “The FUZIONFIT+ now extends to the top of the foot and the compression is perfectly balanced allowing me to feel comfortable and move freely. The boot feels like an extension of my foot allowing me to play without restrictions. This is key to the way I play.”
