Jordan Brand continues their Reimagined series with the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic”. This original colourway from 1990 stays true to the original with some twists including grey piping on the edges of the panels, and more reflective detailing on the shoe. Check out my review and pick yours up when they drop tomorrow, February 8th at The Closet Inc.!
SoleSavy’s fourth custom silhouette, the SS4, just dropped in a brand new colourway for 2025. Nicknamed “Shadow Split”, it’s use of white and black tones in a wide variety of materials results in an intricate but wearable colourway for every day wear. Tune into my review and grab your pair of this limited sneaker before they’re gone!
The Nike ACG Izy originally released in the late 90s but finally received its first retro treatment with the release a couple months ago. Over the holidays I picked up this “Khaki” colourway, which has that quintessential winter-hiking shoe look, with a lot more comfort and style. Check out my review to learn more about these!
First released in 2007, the “Black Cat” Air Jordan 3 has finally returned. This black-out colourway features a nubuck upper, shiny patent leather layers, and the signature elephant print but also turned all-black. Given the popularity of the “Black Cat” 4s, it’ll be interesting to see how these fare in today’s sneaker climate! Is anyone picking these up?
New Balance and JJJJound released their newest interpretation of the 2002R silhouette, once again made for the winter weather with Gore-Tex! This simple colourway is crafted out of premium, soft, black leather, with minimal accents in blue on the heel. Check out my review and comment below your opinions – was this a cop or a pass for you?
Six years since they last retroed, Jordan Brand has brought back the iconic “Black Cement” colourway of the Air Jordan 3. This original colourway from ’88 features a cut that’s more streamlined and similar to the OGs than in years past. It’s crafted using a soft black leather with elephant print and hits of red to complete the look. Check out my early review and let me know if you plan on picking up a pair this weekend!
To combat the winter weather, Nike released this variant of the Zoom Vomero 5, called the Vomero Roam. Featuring a water resistant upper, rubber side walls, an aggressive traction pattern, and more – these keep the spirit of the popular Vomero 5 while making it wearable in snowy and wet weather. Check out my review to learn more and to see how these look on feet!
Australia’s HAL Studios’ latest Asics collab gave the Gel-Kayano 20 a twist. Replacing the traditional lacing with three velcro straps, these feature a fall/winter colour palette in tones of brown, black and red. Check out my review of this “Malt” colourway and let me know what you think of their controversial change!
Montreal-based design studio, JJJJound, is known for their minimalistic takes and the same holds true in their latest collaboration with Asics. Releasing three colourways of the GT-2160, today I’m reviewing the White / Black pair, which released at the end of October. Check out my in-depth review and see how they are on feet! Was this a cop or a drop for you?
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