2023 marks the twentieth anniversary of LeBron James’ first ever signature sneaker by Nike – the Air Zoom Generation. Releasing earlier this month was this greyscale version, opting for more premium materials with a mix of buttery suede and nubuck. Check out my in-depth review to learn more and to see how these look on feet!
Suede
Saucony Shadow 5000 “Galapagos” (Blue-Footed Booby) Review
Today I’m reviewing the Saucony Shadow 5000 that is inspired by the Galapagos Islands and one of its native birds – the blue-footed booby! This Saucony x Saucony release has an incredible tropical look and feel to it, with a mix of vibrant blue and green tones, along with neutral suede overlays. Check out my review to learn more about them and to see how they are on feet!
New Balance 990 V6 (Grey Day) “Marblehead / Vintage Indigo” Review
To celebrate this year’s New Balance Grey Day, the brand dropped a pack of Made in USA pairs featuring a grey / blue colour scheme. One of the pairs I picked up was the 990 V6, the latest iteration of the brand’s iconic 990 running shoe series. Check out my in-depth review to learn more and to see how they look on feet!
New Balance 990 V4 (Grey Day) “Marblehead / Vintage Indigo” Review
To celebrate this year’s New Balance Grey Day, the brand dropped a pack of Made in USA pairs featuring a grey / blue colour scheme. One of the pairs I picked up was the 990 V4, a silhouette that New Balance is seemingly starting to push hard to the masses. Check out my in-depth review to learn more and to see how they look on feet!
Bad Bunny x Adidas Campus Light “Wild Moss” Review
Kith x New Balance 998 (Broadacre City) “Apricot” & “Chutney” Review
Kith teamed up with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and New Balance to release two beautiful colourways of the 998 silhouette, inspired by Wright’s Broadacre City concept. These two 998s are Made in USA, featuring a mix of earthy tones in pigsuede and hairy suede, mesh and more. Check out my detailed review to get an in-depth look at these beauties, and let me know which colourway you all prefer more!
Fly Streetwear x Nike SB Dunk Low Pro “Gardenia” Review
Shanghai-based skateboard shop, Fly Streetwear, recently dropped a collaboration with Nike SB on the Dunk Low Pro silhouette, inspired by the famous Gardenia flower from China. Dressed in a mix of plush leathers, fuzzy suede, and a uniquely embroidered floral Swoosh, these were a pair I was really looking forward to. Check out my review to learn more!
Check out Hefeluxx for their sneaker insoles here: https://hefeluxx.com and get 15% off your order with code SEANGO at checkout!
Nike Air Max 1 Premium “Shima Shima” (Plum Eclipse) Review
Inspired by the 2003 pack of the same name, Nike Sportswear released the “Shima Shima” Air Max 1 in “Plum Eclipse” earlier this year with that signature striped pattern on the inner liner. Featuring a premium leather and suede construction, it takes the classic Air Max 1 colour blocking style with a mix of brown, grey and white. Check out my review and let me know what you think!
Check out The Closet Inc. at TheClosetInc.com, or on Instagram and Twitter at @theclosetinc!
Kith x New Balance 993 “Peyote / Slate Grey” (MR993KT1) Review
Last month, as part of Kith’s Spring/Summer 2023 line, they released an exclusive 993 colourway that sold out instantly. This Made in USA pair is constructed in a mix of pig suede and mesh in tones of cream, grey and green. Check out my review and let me know if these are worthy of the current secondary market prices they are fetching!
Check out Hefeluxx for their sneaker insoles here: https://hefeluxx.com and get 15% off your order with code SEANGO at checkout!
