The Japan-exclusive Air Jordan 1 High OG CO.JP is finally seeing a global release after 19 years. Originally released in 2001 alongside the recently retroed “Metallic Silver” CO.JP Air Jordan 1, the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 1 CO.JP comes in a White, Midnight Navy, and Metallic Silver color scheme.
The “Midnight Navy” grew in notoriety as one of the first OGs to feature navy in its scheme and the re-release leans into that feature with deep Navy nubuck details. Underneath the nubuck is White tumbled leather, and the gleaming silver Swoosh. At the ankle, sit jeweled Air Jordan wings. The silhouette is topped off with an understated Nike Air logo stitched into the tongue and a matching Navy outsole.
‘Tis the season and Jordan Brand is bringing gifts. After a tumultuous year of speculation, Jordan Brand officially unveils their upcoming releases for the holiday season.
The full sleight of Jordan’s holiday releases is headlined by the return of the Fire Red 4s emblazoned with the ‘Nike Air’ heel branding for the first time since their release. Alongside the fateful return of an icon are 11 other colorways including a duo of women’s exclusive colorways. While we don’t have dates for these just yet, it won’t be long before Michael Jordan is sliding down our chimneys.
During Yesterday’s Game 6, Kawhi Leonard debuted his Jolly Rancher x New Balance collab. Though these were met with mixed emotions the artwork/graphic on the shoes tongue had the fruit gang capture Kawhi’s facial expression perfectly.
That debut was just the teaser to an upcoming Jolly Ranchers collection releasing this fall. Teaming up with Leonard’s favorite childhood candy on a new capsule will include two bold colorways of the New Balance Kawhi the already revealed “Assorted Flavors” makeup, and the new “Blue Raspberry” style. New Balance will also release a sport slide sandal, t-shirts and new-look iterations of the 327 lifestyle sneaker and its original basketball shoe, the 480 Low.
The array of footwear products include in the new capsule collection (Image via New Balance)
“Developing our first-ever shoe collaboration with Kawhi and the New Balance team has been a surreal experience,” Jolly Rancher brand manager Shannon Wilkinson said in a statement. “Collectively we were able to combine our absurdly, bold fruit flavors and our unmistakable fruit gang characters with Kawhi and New Balance to showcase a bold, unique and one-of-a-kind style in this collection. We’ve collaborated on some of the hottest footwear for the season and we can’t wait to wear them.”
Look for the entire Jolly Ranchers x New Balance Kawhi collection on NewBalance.com and at select retailers in October. The retail pricing will range from $35 to $160 USD.
Image via New BalanceNew Balance Kawhi “Assorted Flavors” (Image via New Balance)New Balance 480 Low (Image via New Balance)New Balance 327 (Image via New Balance)
The model Nike Kybrid S2 is a model that combines design elements from previous Kyrie models like the 4, 5, and 6. As a shoe that would get many seconds looks follow by the phrase “What The?” Will come in Nike’s beloved “What The” motif.
The “What The” treatment is taking some of the best colorway from the signature shoe and merging them to make an eye popping colorway that would make Picasso blush.
Having the ability to take the best colorways of 3 signature sneaker gives Nike endless possibility. This led to the 3 iteration of Nike Kybrid S2 model in the “What The” theme.
One of the pairs that will be releasing includes this “What The USA” colorway, inspired by the teams that represented the United States in international competitions. Taking details and patterns of past jersey designs and merges them with an iconic tie-dye pattern.
Nike Kybrid S2 “What The USA” Style Code: CT1971-400 Release Date: September 3, 2020 Price: $130
It features the graphic pattern from the ’08 team kits on the Swoosh and heel, and nods to the ’14 and ’16 teams on the midsole and upper. Represent your love for the game on or off the court with this bold red, white and blue colourway.
Look for the Nike Kybrid S2 “What The USA” to release on September 3rd at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD.
Another rendition integrates SpongeBob elements on the right side, pineapple Swoosh panels, and left tongue branding, multi-Swoosh decor on the medial side to nod to his Pride offering, Chinese New Year roses on the right tongue, Kyrie 4 “Confetti” medial walls on the left foot, cheetah patterns on the carved-out heels, and more.
Nike Kybrid S2 “What The Kyrie” Color: Multi-Color/Multi-Color Release Date: Fall 2020 Price: $130
The Third offering, inspiration behind the design is currently unknown. But look for this Kybrid S2 to release later this Fall 2020 at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD Much like the previous pairs.
These are not the only sneaker dropping in the near future, both the Bruce Lee Kobe 5 shoes and the “5 Rings” are set to return to shelves.
The Nike Kobe 5 “5 Rings” originally released Summer of 2010 in celebration of Kobe Bryant’s fifth NBA championship,will be returning in Kobe 5 Protro form with none of the exterior being changed.
Featuring a Purple-to-Yellow upper detailed with laser-etched verbiage spelling out “Five Rings” and depicting Kobe’s great accomplishments. Yellow Kobe tongues and Swooshes on the sides atop a gradient midsole and translucent outsole completes the design.
Check out the first look images at the Kobe 5’s below and stay tuned for updates.
In honor of the birthday of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, Nike has taken this week to release a plethora of the Nike Kobe V Protros. Kicking off with last Sunday’s release of the “Big Stage” V, Nike has been honoring the legacy of one of basketball’s greatest heroes for the entire week of what would have been his 42nd birthday.
Not only is Nike honoring the Black Mamba through new releases, they also announced they are donating $1 million dollars to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
Not only does Mamba Week celebrate the birth of Kobe Bryant but celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Lakers 2010 championship victory. The “Big Stage” Kobe V Protro is a fusion of both the Big Stage Home and Away colorways Kobe wore on the court during the 09-10 season. The tattoo-like details that show up on the silhouette’s lateral sides have been updated to reflect some of Kobe’s achievements during the seasons as well.
Nike follows up the Big Stage Kobe V Protro with the “5x Champ” Kobe V Protro which is an homage to the iconic jackets Kobe wore following the Lakers’ 2001 and 2002 Championship victories, most specifically the one from 2001 which it mirrors almost exactly. The Lakers colorway is also topped with a snakeskin texture as a nod to the Mamba himself.
Alongside the “5x Champ” Kobe V Protro, Nike is reviving the Black Mamba inspired City jerseys originally introduced in 2017 after Kobe’s retirement. The black snakeskin jersey features 8 on the front and 24 on the back–honoring the entirety of Kobe’s storied career.
The biggest draw may be Thursday’s Undefeated Kobe V collaborations. The Los Angeles-based sneaker boutique is no stranger to working with Kobe. After a collection centering on Kobe’s acolytes, Undefeated returns with the focus on Kobe himself. Undefeated’s “What if” collection features two separate pairs of shoes that highlight the teams that passed on Kobe during the 1996 draft while the white blue and gold pair are reference to Kobe’s original draft team, the Charlotte Hornets.
Mamba Week comes to a close on Saturday with the Nike 5 Protro “Girls EYBL” an ode to Kobe’s unflappable love for women’s basketball and to honor the memory of the Mambacita, Gigi Bryant. The “Girls EYBL” Kobe 5 Protro is inspired by Medusa of Greek mythology who bore the ability to turn her enemies into stone. The dark green shoe features gray along the eyelets and on the toe box, as well as the EYBL logo stamped on the tongue.
