Before cementing its status as a streetwear icon and skateboarding staple, the Dunk began its journey on the university hardwood. The design made major waves in 1985 when it debuted in a pack of colour-coordinated products for university programmes. Now, a handful of those treasured team colours are back to commemorate the model’s 35th anniversary. This edition blends an upper of neutral white leather with overlays of university red. Grab this slick take on a timeless silhouette to claim a piece of footwear history.
This actually isn’t the first time that the Kobe, Japan-based brand has applied a grayscale approach to this silhouette, but we haven’t seen this particular colorway before. The mixture of materials is very similar to previous GEL-NYC releases; the predominantly “Black” upper is nicely contrasted by a shiny silver overlay, and “Graphite Gray” appears throughout the sole, with a nice gradient shift at the midsole.
First known as the Vans #36, the Old Skool debuted in 1977 with a unique new addition: a random doodle drawn by founder Paul Van Doren, and originally referred to as the “jazz stripe.” Today, the famous Vans Sidestripe has become the unmistakable-and instantly recognizable-hallmark of the Vans brand. Constructed with durable suede and canvas uppers in a range of fresh colorways, the Old Skool pays homage to our heritage while ensuring that this low top, lace-up shoe remains as iconic as ever. It also features re-enforced toe caps, supportive padded collars, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.
A revered icon of both basketball and pop-culture history, the Air Jordan IV has a long line of storied colourways in its 32-year history. One of the most remarkable, the Black Cat, spawned from one of MJ’s nicknames, is back.
The neutral pink palate is a soft change on the Nike Air Max 270. A large Max Air unit and plush foam midsole offer cushioning under every step, while the stretchy inner sleeve provides a snug, socklike fit that’s sure to keep you comfortable all day, every day.
The Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 ‘Computer Chip’ is drawn from a limited collection launching in conjunction with LeBron James’ ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy,’ the standalone sequel to the original 1996 film. The vintage hoops shoe features computer chip-inspired graphics throughout the upper, crafted from black leather with matching black textile on the quarter panel. Upon closer inspection, the circuit lines coalesce into familiar forms that strongly resemble the silhouettes of Bugs Bunny and his newest Tune Squad teammate, LeBron James. The angular lines — rendered in tonal fashion except on the quarter panel, where they’re etched in blue — glow in the dark, along with the milky rubber outsole
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