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J Balvin Teams Up With Air Jordan 4 Again — "Amazonas" Drenches Croc-Print Leather in Lemon Yellow
The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 "Amazonas" goes all-in on lemon yellow croc-print leather, with mismatched heel details — a Nike Air hit on one side and Balvin's signature upside-down smiley on the other. It drops first on JBalvin.com on September 28, followed by a global SNKRS release on October 2.
CONVERSE × PHANTACI Unveils Friends & Family Jack Purcell PDM, Yellow Smile Meets Sky-Blue Sole
PHANTACI and CONVERSE once again draw on tennis culture, giving the Jack Purcell PDM a yellow smile, star details, and a detachable zip tongue. The new release is a friends & family exclusive, only appearing among select friends and partners, with no public release plans announced yet.
Anthony Edwards Teams Up with adidas Superstar II for "Bliss Blue" Colorway, Dropping September 18
Anthony Edwards brings his personal signature touch to the classic shell-toe Superstar II, pairing Clear Blue with Metallic Silver for a new colorway. It drops September 18 for $110.
Nike Ja 4 "Jaws" Revealed: Ja Morant Debuts It on the EYBL Court First, Dropping September 25
Ja Morant's signature shoe, the Nike Ja 4 "Jaws," echoes his nickname with an icy blue colorway. It first surfaced on-court at EYBL Las Vegas before its official launch on September 25 via Nike.com and select retailers, priced at $130.
Bad Bunny x adidas F50 Ghost Sprint "Charcoal" Drops August 29, a New Move Beyond Lifestyle Sneakers
This time around, Bad Bunny and adidas are skipping their usual lifestyle sneaker route, instead rolling out a soccer boot: the F50 Ghost Sprint in "Charcoal." It drops August 29 via adidas CONFIRMED and select retailers, priced at $160 USD.
Onitsuka Tiger Debuts First-Ever Golf Shoe, Puts MEXICO 66™ GOLF to the Test at Spain's "Club 66" Event
Onitsuka Tiger held a two-day "Club 66" event at the luxury Finca Cortesin course in Malaga, Spain, inviting international celebrities to try out the brand's first-ever golf shoe, the MEXICO 66™ GOLF.
Pokémon Teams Up with Thermos for Insulated Line: Pikachu, Gengar Hide in Grown-Up, Low-Key Colors
Thermos and Pokémon are rolling out a lineup of water bottles, mugs, and insulated bags in muted tones like Stone Black and Frosty Blue, letting the character graphics slip quietly into a commuter bag instead of reading as kid-only merch.
Air Force 1 Low Luxe "Family Reunion" Collection Gets Blacked-Out Colorway
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Luxe "Family Reunion" collection's black colorway drops August 28 via SNKRS and select retailers for $140, featuring a low-key mix of black, anthracite, and metallic silver.
L.A. Live to Get Downtown LA's First Air Taxi Vertiport
AEG and Archer Aviation have announced a multi-year partnership to build downtown LA's first vertiport at L.A. Live, home of Crypto.com Arena, with an eye toward transportation demand for the 2028 LA Olympics.
Genesis GV90 San Francisco Debut: The Pillarless Coach Doors Are This Electric SUV's Most Honest Ambition
Genesis chose San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts to unveil its all-new electric SUV, the GV90. The top-spec Neolun trim, with its pillarless Arch Gate coach doors and "moon jar"-inspired design, is the star of the show. It's expected to hit the U.S. market in 2027, with pricing still unannounced.
From Front Row to Front and Center: Lil Yachty Now Stars in LOEWE's FW26 Ad Campaign
From that yellow jacket at the Paris show to the candid clip that went viral, Lil Yachty's connection with LOEWE has leveled up into an official campaign — this time spotted with Julia Garner up in the Alps.
ASICS SONICBLAST 2 Sheds 14 Grams, Debuts in 8-Shoe "Rise & Shine" Collection Ahead of Sydney Marathon
ASICS has unveiled the SONICBLAST 2, cutting 14 grams through a forked ASTROPLATE design and updated FF BLAST MAX midsole foam. The shoe will debut on August 24 as part of the eight-shoe "Rise & Shine" collection, timed just ahead of the Sydney Marathon.
2001 Last Makes a Comeback: Air Force 1 '01 "Triple Black" Goes All Black
Nike is bringing back the 2001 last for the Air Force 1, this time dropping it in a full "Triple Black" colorway with a sharper, more pointed toe box. Expected to release in the second half of 2026.
Stüssy Fall 2026 Collection: The Transitional Logic of Shorts and Knitwear Sharing the Same Closet
Stüssy has dropped 14 lookbook images for its Fall 2026 collection, pairing loose-fit shorts with zip-up hoodies and '90s-style cable knits. The line launches August 21 at Chapter stores and online.
Air Jordan 4 WMNS "Pink Thunder" Set for December Release, Hiding a Touch of Rust Pink Within Black-and-White Tones
Jordan Brand has announced that the Air Jordan 4 WMNS "Pink Thunder" will release on December 19, 2026 via SNKRS and select retailers, priced at $220, style code HV0823-001.
Air Jordan 4 "Light Army" Drops Exclusively in Europe This 2026 Holiday Season
The all-new Air Jordan 4 "Light Army" colorway rocks military green and khaki tones, and it's confirmed to launch exclusively through select European retailers during the 2026 holiday season. No other details have been released yet.
Air Jordan 5 "Halloween" Drops October 17 in Black/Red for $215
Jordan Brand is getting a head start on Halloween with the Air Jordan 5 in a Black/Picante Red colorway, style code HQ7978-001. The pair is set to release October 17 via SNKRS and select retailers for $215.
SOREL Breaks Down the Canadian Caribou Into a Slide: The Ambler Mule Sells Slip-On Weatherproofing for $130
SOREL condenses the design vocabulary of its classic Canadian Caribou boot into a low-cut mule, pairing waterproof nubuck with an EVA midsole. Arriving for Fall '26 at $130, with LX and Fireside versions rounding out the release.
Supreme's Chief Creative Officer Erin Magee Departs, Ending 22 Years Behind the Scenes
Erin Magee has announced her departure from her role as Chief Creative Officer at Supreme, closing out a 22-year run with the brand. Having joined in 2004, she may now turn her focus to her own womenswear label, Mademe.
Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes Sells DC Mansion, Barely Clears $840K Profit on $8.6M Estate After Five Years
Chris Hughes and his partner Sean Eldridge have sold their century-old Kalorama mansion in Washington, DC for $8.59 million, just about $840,000 above what they paid in 2021. The 1900s Romanesque Revival home spans nearly 8,800 square feet with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Superkicks Turns the adidas Samba Into an "Heirloom" You Pass Down
Indian sneaker boutique Superkicks teams up with adidas Originals on the Samba "Heirloom," drawing inspiration from the traditional Indian wooden chest known as a peti, reinterpreting the classic silhouette through leather, suede, and metal detailing.
INVINCIBLE and MADNESS Team Up with ASICS for Their First-Ever Three-Way Collab: The GEL-KAYANO 12.1
Following 2025's GEL-NIMBUS 10.1, INVINCIBLE reunites with ASICS — this time bringing MADNESS into the mix for a true three-way collaboration. Inspired by the layered texture of dolomite rock, the GEL-KAYANO 12.1 drops early in Asia on August 23.
Madhappy x KEEN Team Up on Malibu Mary Jane, Two Plaid Colorways Bring Picnic Vibes
Madhappy joins forces with KEEN to reimagine the Malibu Mary Jane silhouette, pairing plaid nylon with suede overlays in two new colorways, "Rose Plaid" and "Grass Plaid." The functional outsole stays the same while the look shifts toward sweet, vintage-inspired territory.
Black-Red "Bloodline" Legacy Hits 10 Years: Air Jordan 4 Rumored to Join the Colorway in 2027
The black-and-red "Bloodline" colorway has previously appeared on the Jordan XX9 and Air Jordan 1, and now rumors suggest it's heading to the Air Jordan 4, tentatively slated for an April 24, 2027 release under style code FV5029-005. No physical pairs have surfaced yet.
The Secret Sneaker from Jordan's 40th Birthday, Finally Hitting Retail 23 Years Later
In 2003, Mark Smith crafted a covert laser-etched Air Jordan 3 for Michael Jordan's 40th birthday. Now, in 2026, Jordan Brand is releasing a public version — a technical story that traveled from the Innovation Kitchen lab all the way to retail shelves.
New Balance 2040v5 Priced at $400, Puts the Controversy Right on the Table with Its Slogan
The New Balance Made in USA 2040v5 features a Horween Leather upper and dual carbon plates, priced at $400—a new high for the 2040 series. It drops first in North America on August 20, with the slogan "Put your money where your feet are" taking the price debate head-on.
Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Finally Worth Drinking: How Oceano and the Mondavi Family Brought Back the Flavor That Went Missing
Two TIDEZINE wine critics avoided writing about non-alcoholic wine for years—until vacuum distillation and aroma recovery technology changed their minds. Oceano and Isabel by Isabel Mondavi are using concrete techniques to bring back the body and aroma that get stripped away.
2027 Air Jordan Retro Rumors Surface: AJ7 "Raptors" and More Colorways Leaked
Sneaker Freaker has compiled a list of rumored 2027 Air Jordan retros, with the AJ7 "Raptors," AJ12 "Obsidian," AJ12 "White Cement," and AJ6 "Carmine" colorways leaking online. No official release dates or pricing have been confirmed yet.
Air Jordan 8 Chrome Reportedly Returning in September: Chrome Colorway Back After 11 Years
Sneaker media outlet Sneaker Freaker cites an insider account claiming the Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" will drop on September 12, 2026 via SNKRS and select retailers, marking its first return in 11 years.
The Rolex Drake Got as a Gift, Engraved on the Back: "Freeze the World"
Rolex crafted a one-of-a-kind Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Ice Gradient" as a gift for Drake, marking his 15th career Billboard No. 1 with the album *ICEMAN*.