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The Mizuno Wave Prophecy Sorayama is Back in Black
Brand: Sorayama x Mizuno Model: Wave Prophecy Sorayama “Black” Release Date: September 4 Price: €300 Buy: Select Mizuno stores, DSM Ginza, KITH Japan Editor’s Notes: With the first iteration of the Mizuno Wave Prophecy Sorayama, it was clear that the namesake artist’s “sexy robot” art played a part in the aesthetic of the shoe. More than anything, the shoe looked straight out […]
A Closer Look at Malone Souliers’ All-New Sneaker Drop
Brand: Malone Souliers Models: the Deon and the Musa Key Features: Each style features a signature strap detailing across the toe, with a matching stripe on the heel tab and contrast binding on the tongue. The Deon features a curved, one-piece eyestay with a graphic stripe that runs along the side of the upper and across the […]
Lift The Lid on atmos’ Insane Nike CO.JP Archive Exhibit
Nike‘s CO.JP imprint basically lay dormant until about a year ago, when previously Japan-only sneaker colorways — like the Jordan 1 “Midnight Navy” and “Tokyo” — were reissued with wider releases. Now, only Nike knows if the project is gonna see a greater revival, but pioneering sneaker boutique atmos is giving sneakerheads reason to hope […]
No One, Not Even Biggie’s “Hooligans in Brooklyn,” Asked for Converse Timbs
Brand: Converse Japan Season: Fall/Winter 2021 Release Date: August 24 Price: ￥10,450 (about $95) Buy: Converse Japan’s site Editor’s Notes: What’s in a shoe? If it’s Timberland‘s signature 6″: decades of Black culture ranging from Biggie Smalls‘ Brooklyn shout-outs to collaborations with streetwear institutions like Supreme and OVO. Converse Japan’s latest (and maybe wildest) All […]
“Less Is More” Says PUMA’s Army OG Trainer
Brand: PUMA Model: Army OG Trainer Release Date: Available Price: $110 Buy: Online at PUMA Editor’s Notes: PUMA needs no introduction, and if sneaker history has anything to say about it, neither does its Army OG Trainer. A true embodiment of “less is more,” the silhouette is a gentle reminder that stripped back, anti-hype aesthetics are […]
The Artist’s Uniform, Reinvented By Daniel Arsham & Suicoke
Brand: Daniel Arsham x Suicoke Season: Fall/Winter 2021 Buy: Suicoke, Bodega, A Ma Maniere, KITH, SSENSE from August 20 for $250. Editor’s Notes: Suicoke isn’t content to merely drop its own expansive FW21 collection; the Japanese brand is collaboration-crazed. With its TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. partnership in the bag, Suicoke is turning its attention to Daniel Arsham, who’s […]
The On Cloudaway Is Wearable Wanderlust
If you’ve ever envisioned yourself walking on clouds or traversing the Swiss mountains, the new On Cloudaway sneaker has got you covered. With the world (slowly) opening up again, the spirit of travel is making a return to regular life. Whether it reaches you domestically as you discover new corners of your home, or internationally […]
Release Details for Social Status’ Community-First “Free Lunch” Dunk Are Here
Brand: Social Status x Nike Model: Dunk “Free Lunch” Release Date: September 9 (Chocolate Milk colorway), September 14 (Strawberry Milk colorway) Price: TBC Buy: Social Status What the Internet Is Saying: Not only has Social Status’ special-edition Dunk captivated sneakerheads, the story behind the project has resonated with the audience, who believe Social Status have added real […]
Here’s How to Bag Exclusive Releases in adidas Members Week
We all like to be part of the inner circle, don’t we? You can deny it all you want, but knowing that you’re a VIP with special perks is always exciting. Of course, becoming a VIP often takes knowing the right people or putting in a lot of work. Not at adidas. adidas EU Members […]
Rick Owens’ Converse Weapon Is Tall, Dark, and Chunky
Brand: Rick Owens DRKSHDW x Converse Buy: Highsnobiety Shop, Converse, Rick Owens from August 31 Editor’s Notes: Add another one to the list. Rick Owens only just dished out his adventurous rework of the Converse Chuck Taylor but he’s already back with the sneaker giant for another bespoke spin on a classic silhouette. This time, […]
Rihanna Is Back on the Samba Wave With A$AP Rocky & Everybody Else
One could easily romanticize pre-pandemic 2017 as a much happier time, yet to label it a golden year would be remiss when considering Brexit, Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the emergence of Post “Posty” Malone. That same summer, I wrote my first-ever trend report for Highsnobiety: a mortifyingly raw but impassioned piece declaring the adidas Samba to be the shoe […]
This PUMA Suede Stays True to Its OG Design
Brand: PUMA Model: Suede VTG WTT Formstrip Release Date: August 21 Price: TBC Buy: PUMA and select retailers TBC What We’re Saying: This week, PUMA is gearing up to release a two-pack of Suede sneakers that feature eye-catching and unconventional color-blocking. Both colorways mix and match hues ranging from white and black to more eye-catching […]