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.
It’s the rare sneaker that satisfies the “rule of three”—sometimes, having three minds is greater than one. In the case of Jordan Brand, Travis Scott and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design, it was a case of three masterminds coming together to collaborate on not just any Air Jordan, but the beloved Air Jordan 1—a model both the Houston rapper and the Japanese designer have tapped for past Jordan Brand link-ups. Their Air Jordan 1 Low colourway comes in familiar colour blocking schemes, but with special touches only Scott and Fujiwara could’ve conjured up. On top of an aged midsole with matching Sail laces, fresh Military Blue accents the heel, collar and insole, providing a new flavour for a classic make-up. And no need for double-takes at the Sail Swoosh—it’s indeed backwards—now a signature Scott touch for his Air Jordan 1 designs. But if anyone on the street rubbernecks while you’re rocking this collab, they’ll know who’s responsible: Cactus Jack and Fragment Design logos are embossed on the left and right heels, respectively, leaving their modern marks on this time-tested silhouette.
The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG ‘Reverse Mocha’ delivers a twist on the original ‘Mocha’ AJ1 Low from 2019. The upper combines a brown suede base with ivory leather overlays and the Houston rapper’s signature reverse Swoosh on the lateral side, featuring oversized dimensions and a neutral cream finish. Contrasting scarlet accents distinguish a pair of woven Nike Air tongue tags, as well as mismatched Cactus Jack and retro Wings logos embroidered on each heel tab. A vintage off-white rubber midsole is bolstered with encapsulated Nike Air cushioning in the heel and a brown rubber outsole underfoot.
Get ready to fall in love. Nike’s February 2021 release of the popular low-top silhouette is dedicated solely to the heartwarming holiday. These Air Force 1 “Valentine’s Day Love Letter” sneakers are crafted from soft panels of tulip pink and university red suede and feature a delicate “True Love Since ‘82” along the mid-panel. Finished with signature Nike branding in the way of a bold Swoosh logo and embroidered “Air” logo, the low-top pair are sure to catch your eye.
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