Auralee x New Balance 990 V4 “Trooper” (Blue) Review

One of 2024’s biggest New Balance collabs finally landed in Canada and today I’m reviewing one of the two colourways of the 990 V4 that Auralee collaborated on! The “Trooper” colourway is dressed in various shades of blue in premium suedes, mesh and reflective layers. Tune into my review to get my thoughts on these and to see how they are on feet. Anyone else luck out on these?

Concepts x New Balance 740 “Brut” Review

Earlier this month, Concepts released the second colourway from their champagne-inspired New Balance 740 pack – this one called “Brut”. This lifestyle model features a lightweight mesh upper, reflective panels, a gradient colour scheme, and a chunky Abzorb midsole. Watch my in-depth review for all you need to know, and to see how they are on feet! Drink up!

Bodega x Asics Gel-Kayano 20 (Friends & Family) “Success In Small Batches” Review

As a follow up to their earlier collab last year, Bodega and Asics teamed up again to release a limited run of their Friends & Family colourway of the Gel-Kayano 20 – called “Success In Small Batches”. This understated colourway features brown mesh, grey synthetic overlays, and neon hits throughout. Tune into my review to learn all you need to know about this special pair and to see how they look on feet!

Kith x Salomon XT-4K “Bright White / Fiery Red” Review

I’m ringing in the new year with a review of a brand I’ve yet to cover – Salomon. Last week, Kith dropped a 3-pair collaboration, including this white-based XT-4K model that I’m reviewing today. This trail-runner is given lifestyle fashion appeal with white and grey base layers accented with bright red hits! Check out my review on this pair and let me know if you also picked these up for yourself!

Concepts x Asics Gel-Kayano 14 “Out of Office” Review

Even though summer is over, Concepts’ latest collaboration with Asics gives us that reminder of warmer days gone by. This “Out of Office” colourway of the Gel-Kayano 14 features tropical tones of cream, red and neon green, dressing up this popular runner as if its on vacation. Tune into my review for all the info you need and let me know if you also grabbed a pair of these too!

HAL Studios x Asics Gel-Kayano 20 “Malt” Review

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!