The New Balance Made in USA collection has begun to roll out their Spring / Summer 2025 line, and one of my faves is the “Avocado” 990 V6. This ultra comfortable model is given bright spring tones of green and cream, perfect for the warmer months ahead. Tune into my review for a breakdown of all you need to know and to see how they look on feet!
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Nike SB Dunk Low Pro “University Blue / Sail” (Orange Label) Review
Nike SB continues their Orange Label exclusive drops with the recent release of this “University Blue” coloured SB Dunk Low. Opting for simplicity, it features a pale blue upper comprised of suede, nubuck and mesh. Sail hits provide contrast along with a gum rubber outsole for a touch of class. Check out my review for more info!
Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 Retro SP “Navy” Review
Nike SB and Jordan Brand are back with the sequel colourway to the 2023 Nike SB x Air Jordan 4. This “Navy” colourway features the same tweaked build, with quality materials in a wearable palette. Check out my review of this mashup sneaker and to see how they are on feet! Anyone luck out on these bad boys?
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 991 V2 “Colors Be The Palette” Review
Following up his recent New Balance 1500 collab, Salehe Bembury is back with another take on a Made in England model. The 991 V2 is given his signature bold coloured look, and its fitting the nickname of this collab is “Colors Be The Palette”. Check out my review of this off the wall colourway and to see how they are on feet!
Air Jordan 12 Retro “Flu Game” (2025) Review
For the first time since it last retroed in 2016, the “Flu Game” or Bred Air Jordan 12 has returned! This original colourway was made legendary when worn by a flu-ridden MJ during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. This year’s retro does it justice with soft tumbled black leather and the bold textured red overlays. Tune into my review for all the info you need! Anyone else pick these up?
Air Jordan 3 Retro “Lucky Shorts” Review
Michael Jordan’s superstitious beliefs led him to rock his North Carolina training shorts under his Bulls shorts during NBA games. This Air Jordan 3 pays homage to that with a UNC-inspired colourway. Soft genuine leather and suedes adorn the upper while pops of blue let the shoe stand out. Check out my review of these beauties and drop a comment below!
Juliana Salazar x Asics Gel-Kayano 14 “Eucalyptus / Vanilla Ice” Review
Multi-hyphenate creative director Juliana Salazar just dropped her collaboration with Asics. Her take on the Gel-Kayano 14 is full of elegance, with a tonal tan upper crafted out of open mesh and suede. Hints of silver compliment the upper along with bold pops of blue along the Gel unit in the heel complete the look. Check out my review for an in-depth look and leave your opinions below!
Nike Book 1 “Forrest Gump” (Cortez) Review
Air Jordan 1 High 85 “Bred” (Banned) Review
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Jordan Brand launched a huge marketing campaign surrounding the release of the Air Jordan 1 High 85 “Bred” (Banned). This iconic sneaker was rebuilt to mimic the look of its original release from 1985. Tune into my review to get an in-depth look and to learn about all the details that went into this controversial release. Should the brand have released them in mass quantities, or do you see their vision in this limited run?
