Concepts has teamed up with New Balance again to release another currency themed project. This time, they draw inspiration from the legendary $1000 bill from 1890, and what better model to execute it on than the NB 1000! Check out my in-depth review and grab your pair later today as it drops on March 14th!
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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!
JJJJound x New Balance 2002R Gore-Tex “Black / Storm Blue” Review
New Balance and JJJJound released their newest interpretation of the 2002R silhouette, once again made for the winter weather with Gore-Tex! This simple colourway is crafted out of premium, soft, black leather, with minimal accents in blue on the heel. Check out my review and comment below your opinions – was this a cop or a pass for you?
Above the Clouds x Asics GT-2160 “Cream / Chocolate Brown” Review
Australian-based boutique, Above the Clouds, is back with another Asics GT-2160 collaboration. This time, it utilizes brown, cream and red hits, while still retaining the essence of the 2023 “Green” colourway. As usual, a translucent mesh covers the toebox – so your socks matter! Let me know what you think of this shoe down below!
Footpatrol x New Balance 1906R “X-Ray” Review
UK retailer, Footpatrol, released this epic New Balance 1906R collab back in May inspired by X-Rays. This colourway features a mesh build in various blue tones, and translucent TPU overlays with white accents. A X-Ray image of a foot adorns the insole as well, tying it back to the theming perfectly. Check out my review (I know it’s super delayed), and let me know what you think of these! I personally love them!
Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium “NY vs. NY” (Aquarius Blue) Review
Nike’s annual “NY vs. NY” collection is back to celebrate the city’s basketball tournament. This year, one of the drops which I’m reviewing today is this Air Force 1 Low, which is crafted out of white leather, with a gradient style Swoosh, and icy blue outsole. Watch my video to learn all about this release and comment below if you’re picking these up on June 25th!
Nina Chanel Abney x Air Jordan 3 Retro SP “Bicoastal” Review
Artist Nina Chanel Abney just dropped her second collaborative project with Jordan Brand, this time creating a unique spin on the Air Jordan 3. This women’s release saw a striking green upper crafted out of suede and canvas, while a cream midsole and outsole toned down the green along with orange accents. Check out my review of one of my most anticipated sneakers of the year so far, and let me know if you’re feeling these or not!
Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack Trainer “Sail / Dark Mocha” Review
Travis Scott’s first signature sneaker by Jordan Brand is here – the Jumpman Jack Trainer. Today, I got my hands on the first colourway to widely release – the “Sail / Dark Mocha” edition. These sneakers feature premium materials, with a design obviously rooted in Nike trainers from the late 80s and early 90s. Check out my review to learn all about this shoe and to see how they look on feet! Anyone else cop a pair today?
BAPE x Adidas N “Shadow Green” (LWST) Review
Adidas and A Bathing Ape just dropped their latest of many collaborations, this time working together on the 1990s skateboarding shoe model – the Adidas Norton (also called the Adidas Lawsuit or LWST). Changing it up and calling it the “N”, these dropped in late April in two colourways. Check out my video as I review the “Shadow Green” pair, and let me know if this is something you’d rock or not!
