Originally released in 2010, the Fragment Design collaboration with Nike on the Dunk High “Beijing” made its return last week. Part of a three-shoe “City Pack”, the Beijing pair is constructed out of black and purple coloured smooth leather for a clean and simple look. Check out my review for an in-depth look and to hear all my thoughts about this release! Was this a cop or a drop for you?
It seems like the New Balance 990 V3 is making a comeback, headlined first with their collaboration with Ronnie Fieg and Kith on the 990 V3 “Genesis”. Releasing earlier this month, this Made in USA pair is done in a combination of navy blue hits, black suede, and cream accents for a very classy, wearable and well put together look. Check out my review and let me know your thoughts down below!
The next Nike Dunk set to release is the “Kentucky” or “Game Royal” Dunk High! One of the original colourways from the 80s, Nike is set to bring these back with its classic smooth leather upper in a clean and simple blue and white colour blocking. Check out my review for a closer look and to see these on feet! Is this going to be a cop or drop for you?
Considered a grail to many LeBron collectors, Nike brought back this 2011 classic recently, true to OG form. The “Miami Nights” colourway of the LeBron 8 Low features a gradient, tropical-like look with a full length Max Air cushioning set up. Check out my in-depth review for a full breakdown and let me know if you also copped these for yourself!
Last week Nike dropped another pair of Dunk Lows, this colourway inspired by the team colours of the Michigan State Spartans. With a full leather construction, these opt for a clean and simple green and white colour blocking style. Check out my review for a closer look and to see these on feet! Were these a cop or drop for you?
My latest Air Jordan 1 pickup is the women’s “Metallic Court Purple” pair that dropped last week! Inspired by the OG 1985 release, this pair incorporates a soft, tumbled leather, and slight variations compared to the original including a satin liner and a leather tongue. Check out my review for an in-depth look and sizing advice, and let me know down below if you also grabbed these!
My newest New Balance pickup is the Kith collaboration on the 990 V2 in “Steel Blue”. Dropping back on April 30th, these are the third shoe in the five pair “Steel Blue” collection, featuring a similar make up of dark grey suede, pale blue mesh panels and light grey leather accents. Check out my review for an in-depth look, and let me know your thoughts on this pair!
Dropping on June 3rd is the “Michigan” Dunk Low by Nike. Although we saw the high top versions release already last year, this iconic colorway returns in low top form to much anticipation. Check out my review for an in-depth look at the shoe as well as the quality of materials, along with an on-feet look. Is this going to be a cop or drop for you?
The next Nike Kobe shoe set to release is the Kobe 6 Protro “Playoff Pack”. Originally releasing in April 2011, a decade later Nike Basketball is bringing them back in Protro form. Featuring a colour base of white, black and yellow, these were a must for me given its wearability and overall clean look. These release in North America on June 3rd, so let me know if you are going to be trying for them!
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