As part of their Spring / Summer 2024 line, Wales Bonner teamed up with Adidas to release a collection of footwear and apparel, inspired by the legacy of East African runners. Today I’m reviewing a Samba from this collection, crafted out of nylon in the “Wonder Clay” colourway. Accompanied with premium leather and suede, accents of blue add some pop to this classic looking Samba colourway!
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Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP “Lightning” Review
The original “Lightning” colourway of the Air Jordan 17 Low finally received its first retro, as Jordan Brand brought them back in late May just a few weeks ago. Staying true to what MJ wore in the 2002 NBA All-Star Game, it features a soft white leather, chrome detailing, and striking yellow along the TPU on the midsole. Check out my review for all you need to know and let me know if these are worth the high price tag!
New Balance 991 V2 (Vintage Sport) “Off White” Review
Today I’m back reviewing another general release New Balance 991 V2! This one is labelled as “Vintage Sport” in an “Off White” colourway, but notably it incorporates hits of red and blue, along with a beautiful gum rubber outsole. Check out my review of this Made In England beauty and let me know if you are eyeing this pair for your collection!
Wales Bonner x Adidas Samba Nylon “Desert White” Review
As part of their Spring / Summer 2024 line, Wales Bonner teamed up with Adidas to release a collection of footwear and apparel, inspired by the legacy of East African runners. Today I’m reviewing a Samba from this collection, crafted out of nylon in the “Desert White” colourway. Accompanied with premium leather and suede, hints of blue add some pop to this otherwise understated model!
Minted New York x Saucony Progrid Triumph 4 “Cream / Green” Review
Minted New York and Saucony collaborated for the first time, releasing this ProGrid Triumph 4. Inspired by New York City and the Statue of Liberty, this 2007 running shoe is given a lifestyle twist, with green, silver, and beige tones crafted in a mix of nubuck and synthetic materials. Check out my review ahead of the worldwide release tomorrow, May 31st! Big thanks to Saucony Canada for sending over this pair!
New Balance 993 “Sea Salt / Black” (U993WS) Review
Releasing on May 30th is a brand new colourway of the New Balance 993. Named “Sea Salt / Black”, this versatile colourway is built in a mix of white mesh, cream suede, and black overlays. As usual, this 993 is made in the USA and is a great choice for the summer months ahead. Check out my review to learn more!
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Premium “Designed by Japan” Review
Capitalizing on the popularity of the silhouette, Nike recently released this special edition version of their Zoom Vomero 5 model. Releasing in womens sizing, this pair incorporates throwback Nike design details and swaps out the typical synthetic materials for genuine leathers and suedes. Tune into my video to learn all about this sleeper hit and let me know if you grabbed a pair for yourself!
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG SP “Canary” Review
Travis Scott and Jordan Brand returned today with a brand new colourway of the Air Jordan 1 Low OG. This women’s release is inspired by Scott’s high school colours of blue and yellow, and is built in a mix of tumbled leather, and smooth suede. Check out my detailed review to learn more and to see how these look on feet!
J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 Retro SP “Rio” Review
Earlier this week, J Balvin released his fourth collaboration with Jordan Brand, and second on the Air Jordan 3. This “Rio” pair is named after his son, and is crafted using a black leather upper, darkened elephant print panels, and the same gradient look on the midsole and heel that was also used in his previous Air Jordan 3 collab. Check out my video to get a closer look and leave a comment below if you lucked on these!
