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.
Following the announcement of his new sneaker with Converse, the Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python, Tyler, the Creator, teamed with the brand to host “Converse All Star Series: A Talk with Tyler, The Creator.”
An intimate conversation with Tyler was held at the event, which was attended by 19 young creatives from Los Angeles who are all members of the Converse All Stars community, a global network that connects young creatives to each other and the brand through digital and physical experiences, commissioned work, and mentorship opportunities.
Tyler gave advice for budding creatives, his experience working with Converse, his creative process and motivation, and more during the chat moderated by Bimma Williams.
“I had this idea to make a shoe,” Tyler said on how he connected with Converse. “We were going to do it on our own. That s— is really hard. Like really hard to get it right. A friend of mine by the name of Pharrel Williams, was like ‘Yo! Lil bro, how’s the shoe thing going?’ and I’m like ‘We’re figuring it out, we just got a few samples, they’re horrible. This is going to be a long winded process.’ He’s like ‘hold on, I’m going to put you in contact with someone names Paul that works at Converse. You don’t have to do anything with him but he might have some insight for you.’”
He added, “Long story short, well, small world. That guy knew Clancey, my manager, for years. So that was an easy thing, met up with him blah blah blah. Ended up meeting with Tim and Lindsey and was like okay let’s just do something together because they had the resources and I’m like I’m here to learn.
“When it comes to things like that I don’t really have an ego I’m like teach me, whatever. Then, from there the illest relationship happened. A lot of people aren’t even able to say this but man they let me do whatever the f— I want and it’s been the illest relationship that I’ve had with a company. It’s awesome.”
You can hear the entire conversation and see images from the event below.
Converse’s latest collaboration with Golf Wang sees the Chuck 70 “shedding its skin.”
Tyler, the Creator’s Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python replaces the silhouette’s distinctive canvas with snakeskin leather. Tyler is reinventing a Chuck 70 Low for the first time in his latest rendition of Converse’s classic shoe. Tyler’s courage to explore newness and innovation is personified by his investigation of a new silhouette and the ensuing, distinct flare that could only come from Tyler, the Creator, as the Converse and Golf Wang connection unfolds.
Tyler uses his penchant for exotic designs and patterns to bring a resurrected vision of the Chuck 70 Low to life with the Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python. The Chuck’s usual white foxing and outsole are replaced with a transparent version, which is adorned with luxury flourishes. The shoe also has an embossed snakeskin print and a cobranded sockliner, resulting in an elevated sneaker that continues Converse x Golf Wang’s irreverent tradition.
The Python’s two hues – a brilliant pink and blue – pop thanks to the distinct tonal design, allowing for an embodiment of Tyler’s aggressiveness.
Converse x Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python will be available on Converse.com and Golf Wang starting March 4th.
Drake’s collaboration with Nike, the NOCTA Hot Step, has a release date of March 3. While the rest of the world waits, DJ Khaled shows that he received a pair early and has donned himself a “steppa.”
“I get home. I got a package and I been waiting for these because I’m a steppa! Man a steppa,” said the “We The Best” leader. “Yo, Drake, thank you so much because I’ve been calling all my connects for these. I been calling all my connects, I even called Nike, and they said they ain’t got em yet. But they said you get them early because Drake sent them.”
The first signature shoe from NOCTA perfectly blends the ethos of the brand. The design effortlessly weaves together retro Nike familiarity, unparalleled comfort, functionality and a minimalistic yet subtly aggressive design. The sleek minimalist upper combined with the remastered classic ‘Air Terra Humara’ tooling create an incredibly versatile silhouette that can be worn day or night in just about any setting or condition. The mix of premium pebbled leather, 3M accents and G-TEK traction technology make for an everyday staple that offers a comfortable ride and ample support.
To see a full list of stores where the sneaker will be available, visit here.
Drake’s signature Nike sneaker, the NOCTA Hot Step, is loaded and set for a March 3 drop.
Nike describes the sneaker as:
The first signature shoe from NOCTA perfectly blends the ethos of the brand. The design effortlessly weaves together retro Nike familiarity, unparalleled comfort, functionality and a minimalistic yet subtly aggressive design. The sleek minimalist upper combined with the remastered classic ‘Air Terra Humara’ tooling create an incredibly versatile silhouette that can be worn day or night in just about any setting or condition. The mix of premium pebbled leather, 3M accents and G-TEK traction technology make for an everyday staple that offers a comfortable ride and ample support.
To see a full list of stores where the sneaker will be available, visit here.
Eminem has been the owner of iconic retro Jordan silhouettes before. The latest is his own Jordan Retro 3, which made its debut on the Super Bowl stage.
The sneaker is reminiscent of the Fire Red 3 but instead of Nike Air or the Jump Man logo on the back, there is a “Hi! My Name Is” nametag. The name etched on the tag is none other than Slim Shady, a call back to his classic single. On the front, Eminem’s “E” logo replaces Jordan’s Jumpman.
This sneaker is likely to be exclusive but if there is release info we will double back to let you know.
Eminem has been the owner of iconic retro Jordan silhouettes before. The latest is his own Jordan Retro 3, which made its debut on the Super Bowl stage.
The sneaker is reminiscent of the Fire Red 3 but instead of Nike Air or the Jump Man logo on the back, there is a “Hi! My Name Is” nametag. The name etched on the tag is none other than Slim Shady, a call back to his classic single. On the front, Eminem’s “E” logo replaces Jordan’s Jumpman.
This sneaker is likely to be exclusive but if there is release info we will double back to let you know.
