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The New Balance 993 Goes High Contrast with a “Community Blue” Style

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New Balance’s 993 has returned to their Made in USA lineup this season, after the model was holstered for the last few years. This week, a striking “Community Blue” look from the Teddy Santis-led division has surfaced, coming soon.

The New Balance 993 has been a beloved part of the brand’s catalog since its introduction in 2008. The model is an evolution of the famous 990 silhouette, though the changes made for this release differed greatly enough to warrant a brand new number. The 993 made a grand return with the boom in New Balance’s popularity in the late 2010s, and has stuck around as a subtle staple for the last few years, with several exciting collab projects along the way.

While we are still waiting on JJJJound’s next release of the 993, the Boston brand is keeping us stocked up with fresh colorways of the retro runner. This week, the model has emerged in a shocking high-contrast “Community Blue” color scheme. The look begins with a black mesh base, adding vivid neon blue suede for the overlay panels. These two colors are bridged by a light grey leather mid layer, adding the shoe’s accents and branding in a matching shade.

NEW BALANCE 993 MADE IN USA “COMMUNITY BLUE” RELEASE INFORMATION

New Balance’s latest style of the Made in USA 993 does not have an official release date yet, but is expected to land on shelves soon ahead of the Fall 2025 season. Dressed in a very high contrast palette of neon “Community Blue” and black, pairs will be available directly from the brand’s website and select retailers for $200.

New Balance 993
Color: Community Blue/Black
Style Code: U993BB
Release Date: Fall 2025
Price: $200

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Nike SB Dunk Low “Verdugo Mountains” Surfaces With a Revised Look

UPDATE 8/15/25: Official images of Nike SB’s “Verdugo Mountain” Dunk Low have arrived this week. Pairs have already releases overseas in China, with a US release still expected in September.

Nike’s SB division is cooking up a new special-edition release for next year, using their Dunk Low silhouette to pay homage to the Los Angeles area’s Verdugo Mountains, coming soon.

Nike SB’s Dunk releases continue to be some of the best versions of the iconic silhouette, modified for better performance on a skateboard. Their version of the shoe features some slight changes, including a restructured midsole, Zoom air bags in the heels of the insoles, and a thick, puffy tongue piece for added comfort. In addition to their skate shop collabs and in-line releases, the SB team regularly dreams up fun releases that pay homage to skate and BMX culture, like the “Verdugo Mountains” pair coming in 2025.

The Verdugo Mountain range lies just northeast of Los Angeles, California, and is a small range of mountains known for its expansive mountain bike paths. The Dunk Low celebrating them nods to this with a bike graphic on the interior of one tongue, while the other features a map graphic of the area. The shoe is dressed in a pale “Pistachio” green shade, with reflective silver Swooshes outlined in black, and orange Nike branding on the heels.

NIKE SB DUNK LOW “VERDUGO MOUNTAINS” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike SB’s latest special-edition release of their Dunk Low, celebrating the Los Angeles area’s Verdugo Mountains, has not been announced yet, and is not currently expected until Fall 2025. The pale Pistachio green style will likely be available in limited quantities from skate shops with SB accounts for $125.

Nike SB Dunk Low “Verdugo Mountain”
Color: Pistachio Frost/Wolf Grey-Black-Gum Yellow
Style Code: HQ1626-300
Release Date: Fall 2025
Price: $125

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UPDATE 7/15/25: Nike SB’s “Verdugo Mountains” Dunk Low has reappeared this week, months after we last saw them in November 2024. The upcoming release has undergone some changes in those eight months, revising color and construction for a new sample. Now, the shoes sport a brighter, even mintier shade of green, and the black backing on the Swooshes has been removed entirely.

Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop” is Now Available

The Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop” is making its highly anticipated return in Fall 2025. First released in 2010, the sneaker quickly became a favorite among Foamposite enthusiasts for its sleek design and distinctive colorway. Inspired by the popular cough drop candy, the shoe’s black Foamposite shell is paired with glossy red accents along the outsole, adding a unique flair to the already iconic silhouette.

The Foamposite One was originally designed by Eric Avar for NBA legend Penny Hardaway in 1997. While it debuted as a performance basketball shoe, the Foamposite has since transcended the hardwood to become a streetwear staple. The “Cough Drop” iteration captures this transition, blending sports performance with everyday style, making it a timeless addition to Nike’s roster.

This release is part of Nike’s ongoing push to bring back Foamposite classics. The “Cough Drop” joins other retro releases like the “Galaxy” and “Metallic Copper” colorways, all aimed at reigniting the Foamposite era. Nike is focusing on faithful retros, ensuring that longtime fans can relive the golden age of the Foamposite line.

AIR FOAMPOSITE ONE “COUGH DROP” RELEASE INFO

The Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop” releases in the Summer of 2025. It will be available through SNKRS and select Nike retailers, with a retail price of $230 USD.

Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop”
Color: Black/Varsity Red
Style Code: IB2219-001
Release Date: August 15, 2025
Price: $230

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UPDATE 5/30/25: The first photos of this year’s “Cough Drop” Air Foamposite retro are here.

The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low “Better With Time” is Now Available

The sneaker world eagerly awaits the release of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low “Better With Time.” This collaboration represents more than just another limited-edition sneaker. It tells a powerful story about patience, growth, and the beauty of aging gracefully.

The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Better With Time” features a distinctive aged appearance. The upper showcases a black tumbled leather finish that mimics the natural aging process. Additionally, the lateral swoosh has been removed, leaving only a traced outline that represents Nigel’s attempt at drawing the swoosh back on.

The midsole and outsole display intentional distressing marks throughout. These aren’t manufacturing flaws – they’re carefully crafted details that represent life’s journey. Moreover, the hand-drawn bike illustration on the inside box lid adds a personal touch that connects directly to Nigel’s BMX roots. A sophisticated color palette is present, which is dominated by black and cream tones. The primary upper uses black tumbled leather that develops character over time. Furthermore, cream accents appear on the swoosh, laces, tongue, and Wings logo for elegant contrast.

The materials chosen for this collaboration emphasize durability and authenticity. Premium leather construction ensures the sneaker will age beautifully, just like the relationships and passions that inspired its creation.

The sneaker follows the new Air Jordan 1 Low OG silhouette that fans will recognize. The construction includes an extra eyestay added to the lacing setup and a larger swoosh on the midfoot. Additionally, the shape closely resembles the original 1985 version of the model.

The lateral swoosh removal with tracing represents Nigel’s attempt at drawing the swoosh back on. This same motif appears on the heel tab with the wings logo. Additionally, the sockliner features “Jordan Biking Est. 2017” to commemorate the year Nigel started designing his first AJ1 project.

The special packaging includes a white cardboard box with “Bike” text instead of the traditional Nike logo. Furthermore, the inside lid contains a graphic of an actual bike, adding another personal touch to this collaboration.

NIGEL SYLVESTER X AIR JORDAN 1 LOW “BETTER WITH TIME” RELEASE INFORMATION

The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Better With Time” releases on August 16, 2025. This highly anticipated collaboration will be available through Nike, Nigel Sylvester’s website, and select Jordan Brand retailers online and in-store. Additionally, the sneaker will retail for $165 USD.

Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro”
Color: Black/Muslin-Varsity Red
Style Code: IB8958-001
Release Date: August 16, 2025
Price: $165

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UPDATE 7/8/25: Nigel Sylvester has officially unveiled his next Air Jordan 1 release, the low-top “Better With Time” style.

UPDATE 5/27/25: The first images of Nigel Sylvester’s “Nitro” AJ1 Low are here, reportedly releasing in August 2025.

The Air Jordan 40 in “Blue Suede” Releases Next Week

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During the official unveiling of the Air Jordan 40 early this week, the brand teased a number of colors slated to arrive in the next few months. Among them was a lovely “Blue Suede” edition, dropping in August 2025.

Jordan Brand’s unveiling of the AJ40 finally went down this week, with the brand inviting a select group of journalists to a showroom in new York City to launch the new performance model. During the event they discussed some of the design choices behind the shoe, announced Trae Young and Paolo Ranchero as the main athletes who will wear the shoe, and shared release plans for new colors. Some of the inspiration for the fortieth edition of Air Jordan came from its early predecessors, including tongues are inspired by the AJ5, a heel counter inspired by the AJ3, and other small nods to the 13, 14, and 18 models.

During the event, JB stated that there would be about 10 pairs arriving within the next year, and shared an early look at the first few releases, “The Classic“, “Dusty Rose“, and a “Blue Suede” edition. The latter is one of our favorite new styles for the model, and build the silhouette’s entire upper in a soft but durable micro suede. The pale Armory Blue shade covers the entire toe box and side walls, while black suede frames the collars and eyestays. Tongues feature a 3M reflective panel at the top, while a white midsole completes the look.

AIR JORDAN 40 “BLUE SUEDE” RELEASE INFORMATION

The Air Jordan 40 will make its debut in July, and will follow up in the Fall with new colorways, like the “Blue Suede” style on August 20th, 2025. One of nine styles releasing in the next year, this look features a pale blue hue with black accents, and will be available directly from Jordan and select retailers, with a price tag of $200.

Air Jordan 40 “Blue Suede”
Color: Light Armory Blue/Anthracite-Black
Style Code: HM9931-400
Release Date: August 20th, 2025
Price: $205

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UPDATE 7/18/25: Official images of the next Air Jordan 40 colorway, “Blue Suede”, are here, releasing next month.

HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low Pack Coming Soon

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UPDATE 8/14/25: HAL Studios has shared another behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming adidas Intimidation Low pack, through their HSDT (HAL Studio Design Team) page. They also stated that the project is “Coming soon.” Check out the new photos below for a better look.

Australian design label HAL Studios has made quite a name for themselves in the sneaker world in the last few years. This week, they are teasing another adidas team up for 2025, featuring the Intimidation Low.

adidas appears to be all in on their revival of the Intimidation Low model for 2025. The shoe first made its return in 2020 with a single retro release, which was followed up in 2023 by a Packer collaboration. The two returned to the shoe’s Low variant in December, and now adidas has their first in-line styles on the way soon.

This week, HAL Studios has teased their take on the classic Intimidation ’90s basketball shoe. Their last project with adidas came in Fall 2023, and the two have been quiet ever since. Now, HAL is showing off three colorways of the Intimidation Low for a new pack, likely coming this Spring. The first pair is dressed in all black with hints of white and a gum sole, and another look features the same blocking in opposite, with red accents. The final pair has a pale lime green shade, with dark brown accents to complete the look.

HAL STUDIOS X ADIDAS INTIMIDATION LOW PACK RELEASE INFORMATION

Australia’s HAL Studios is reuniting with adidas this season for the three-piece Intimidation Low pack, though there is currently no timeline for a release. Coming in black, white, and lime green colors, pairs will likely be available first from HAL followed by a wider adidas drop.

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New Balance Dresses Their Made in USA 1300 in Flat “Harbor Grey” Tones

The New Balance 1300 made its every-five-years appearance in May with a special Made variant. Now, the shoe has been added to the brand’s Made in USA roster. This week, the iconic runner has appeared in a new “Harbor Grey” color, coming soon.

The 1300 from New Balance was originally released in 1985, and encapsulated everything excellent about the ’80s running scene in one sneaker. The sleek silhouette features a simple build, mixing mesh and nubuck leather overlays, prioritizing comfort and durability above all. The silhouette quickly became an important piece of the brand’s history, getting its first retro release just ten years later in 1995. Since then, the silhouette has returned every five years, heralded by the Japan edition for each new series.

With that special release for 2025 behind us, New Balance is ready to issue a few standard styles of their classic 1300. We first saw a pair in a simple “NB Navy” build a few months ago, and now that style has been joined by a second impending release. Sticking to their iconic color palettes for this look, the new style comes dressed in “Harbor Grey”. The simple neutral tone covers nearly every inch of the silhouette, save for the white laces and N logo outlines, as well as a plain black outsole.

NEW BALANCE 1300 MADE IN USA “HARBOR GREY” RELEASE INFORMATION

New Balance’s next release of their classic 1300 model, from their Made in USA line, does not have a set release date yet but is expected to arrive in late Summer 2025. Dressed in a flat Harbor Grey color scheme, pairs will be available through the brand’s official channels and select retailers. Pricing on this pair is currently unknown.

New Balance 1300
Color: Harbor Grey
Style Code: U1300GY
Release Date: Summer 2025

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Asics’ In-Line GEL-Cumulus 16 Styles Launch This Weekend

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After debuting their GEL-Cumulus 16 remake in collaborations early this year, Asics is set to launch the model’s first in-line colorways in ten years this week. Offering up two styles, Cream/Ivory and Coud Grey/Bisque, even more pairs are slated for release next week.

Asics’ vintage-styled runners are some of the most popular shoes on the market right now. Their running-turned-lifestyle sneaker offerings have dominated the market over the last few years, and are frequently cited by StockX as some of the most purchased and sold items on their platform. In recent years, Asics has launched their SportStyle category, devoting a team to reviving some of their past classics as well as some under appreciated models. Taking advantage of the current popularity of tech runners, they’ve delivered a number of older models to great success.

This week marks the debut of yet another older running shoe repurposed as a lifestyle model, the GEL-Cumulus 16. Originally released in 2014, still quite modern by retro standards, the model has been recreated in its original form, with little to no overall changes in design. Constructed from an open mesh underlay with no-sew overlay panels and packing GEL, Fluidride and FlyteFoam cushioning, the Cumulus 16 is almost assuredly another hit for the Japanese brand.

Several colorways will kick off the GEL-Cumulus 16’s in-line debut. Two colorful styles will lead the way with a release this week, followed by two more pairs next week. The first two feature vibrant, bright Summer tones. One comes in a cream mesh base, adding bold green and red secondary tones with a yellow accent. The second pair focuses on darker shades, mixing purple and blue hoes over a white mesh base. Next week’s styles lean into more neutral shades of grey and metallic silver.

ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 16 RELEASE INFORMATION

Asics’ latest retro style to return as a lifestyle shoe will launch in new colorways tomorrow, August 15th, 2025. Making its return just over ten years after its debut, the model will first launch in its colorful Cream/Ivory & Grey/Bisque styles before the more neutral grey pairs arrive on August 22nd. Pairs will be available directly from Asics as well as select retailers for $140.

Asics GEL-Cumulus 16
Color: Cream/Ivory
Style Code: 1203A763.100
Release Date: August 15th, 2025 (Asics)
Price:$140

Asics GEL-Cumulus 16
Color: Cloud Grey/Bisque
Style Code: 1203A763.020
Release Date: August 15th, 2025 (Asics)
Price:$140

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BSTN Presents the adidas Handball Spezial “OG With a Twist” Pack

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adidas’ archival terrace trainers are in constant rotation in Europe. This explains many of their collaborative partners’ focus on these older models, like BSTN’s new “OG With a Twist” pack featuring the Handball Spezial.

adidas collaborations are frequent, giving a wide range of brands, artists, and designers the chance to reimagine their expansive archive of footwear styles. However, the Three Stripes has an elite tier of partners through the Consortium label, who are given extra tools to alter and amend iconic silhouettes to their liking. All of these partners are retail stores, creating specialty sneakers to tell stories, often in relation to their home cities and communities. This week, Germany’s BSTN has unveiled their latest work with adidas, releasing this weekend.

The latest project from BSTN brings a fun new look to the Handball Spezial, an older trainer that has returned to adidas’ catalog in force over the last year. BSTN’s take on the model revamps the shoe’s OG looks “With a Twist”, adding new panels and high quality materials for a premium finish. The added overlays come in the form of swooping stripes that start at the midfoot and curve across each toe, giving the shoe a more layered appearance. Dressed in either triple white or triple black palettes with gum soles, both pairs are fully constructed from rich, full grain leather, down to their stamped insoles.

BSTN X ADIDAS HANDBALL SPEZIAL “OG WITH A TWIST” RELEASE INFORMATION

The next collaborative project from retailer BSTN and adidas is scheduled to release this weekend, on August 16th, 2025. Featuring the Handball Spezial in two OG colorways “With a Twist”, the black and white styles will be available from BSTN’s stores in Munich, Hamburg, and London, as well as online with global shipping. Pairs come with a price tag of $131.

BSTN x adidas Handball Spezial
Color: Core White/Core White/Gum
Style Code: JQ9290
Release Date: August 16th, 2025 (BSTN)
Price: $131

BSTN x adidas Handball Spezial
Color: Core Black/Core Black/Gum
Style Code: KI8442
Release Date: August 16th, 2025 (BSTN)
Price: $131

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First Look at the Air Jordan 4 “Cozy Girl” Coming in November

Jordan Brand has some highly anticipated releases coming in the next month, but there is still some heat coming later in the year. Check out the Air Jordan 4 “Cozy Girl” style, expected to arrive in November.

Air Jordan retro releases are non-stop, as the brand essentially built modern sneaker culture around the exclusivity of Michael Jordan’s early sneakers. Jordans 1 through 9 are the pinnacle, with the brand focusing largely on the 1, 3, 4, and 5 in recent years. Plenty of styles come around each year, and offer up unique and interesting takes on their iconic sneakers.

This season, Jordan Brand is preparing to release a new pair of the Air Jordan 4, in women’s exclusive sizing. Dubbed “Cozy Girl”, this new look is likely inspired by athleisure or sweatsuits worn out of the house, and adds some appropriately cozy details for emphasis. The new look comes in a soft color palette of Hemp and Light Orewood Brown shades, both in a smooth tan shade. The shoe features a largely suede construction for the upper, with leather making up the toe cap. Fuzzy terry laces evoke the feeling of a cozy robe or pair of sweats to complete the look.

AIR JORDAN 4 “COZY GIRL” RELEASE INFORMATION

The upcoming release of a new Air Jordan 4 style in women’s sizing has not been given a set release date yet, but is expected to arrive in November 2025. Dressed in shades of hemp and orewood brown, the “Cozy Girl” edition will be available from both Nike and select retailers for $215.

Air Jordan 4 “Cozy Girl” (W)
Color: Hemp/Light Orewood Brown
Style Code: HV0823-200
Release Date: November 2025
Price: $215

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UPDATE 8/14/25: New in-hand images of the “Cozy Girl” AJ4 are here, showing off some of the material choices. Tongues and collars are constructed from a soft, plush fleece for an extra cozy fit.

Nike’s “Wheat” Dunk Low Returns Again for Fall 2025

Nike’s “Wheat” colorway originated in 2001, and has since become a fan-favorite every Fall. For three years running, the Dunk Low has taken up the mantle, with another pair slated to arrive soon.

The first edition of Nike’s Wheat theme to hit shelves arrived in 2001. Using the Air Force 1 Low as their canvas, the Swoosh colored the model in a smooth shade of wheat brown in a tonal application. Inspired by work boots and New York’s beloved Timberland boot, the look was completed with a semi-transparent midsole and black outsoles. The release was a hit, and has spawned many, many more iterations of the “Wheat” theme across a range of styles. Air Max 1s, Lebrons, Spiridons, and more, all of them have adopted the fan-favorite look.

In the last few years, Nike has taken strongly to their Dunk version of the wheat theme. Perhaps the most similar to the original, because they opted for tan midsoles and black outsoles, the Wheat Dunk has appeared each Fall for the last three years. Now, it’s rolling out once again, this time with some minute changes. Instead of a full nubuck leather upper, this pair mixes two cuts of suede for a multi-texture look across the upper. The new pair features a slightly more pale midsole, and two laces will come with each, one standard flat lace and a rope lace to mimic the work boot inspiration.

NIKE DUNK LOW “WHEAT” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s 2025 edition of the Dunk Low “Wheat” has not been officially announced yet, but is inevitably arriving sometime early in Fall 2025. The iconic tonal color scheme has been a consistent hit for the brand since the concept’s introduction in 2001, and will be available in Dunk form from Nike and select retailers. Pricing is expected to be around $120.

Nike Dunk Low
Color: Wheat
Style Code: IB6651-700
Release Date: Fall 2025

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CLOT’s adidas Superstar Breathe in Purple Releases This Week After Edison Chen’s Lawsuit Headlines

Fresh off the news of Nike suing CLOT & Juice founder Edison Chen, the multi-hyphenate lead man is forging ahead with his adidas collaboration. This week, Superstar Breathe releases in a fresh colorway, this time clad in pastel purple hues.

This has been a somewhat tumultuous week for Edison Chen. The CLOT frontman and mind behind Juice made headlines yesterday, when Nike filed a lawsuit in California alleging a breach of contract. The key point taken from the court documents was the truly staggering amount they were seeking in damages, to the tune of $126 million. Hours later, it was revealed that this was a clerical error, and the correct amount was about $126,000. Once more documents were shared, it was revealed that this amount was to repay missed invoices. More information is likely to come soon.

Chen took to Instagram to make some jokes about the lawsuit and the mistake in filing, and shortly afterward, his retail outlet, Juice, shared information regarding the next CLOT x adidas release. Following up on their May release of the Superstar Breathe, the silhouette returns in a new color scheme to cap off the Summer. This time, the mesh sneaker comes in a pastel purple tone across its textile portions. The reworked rubber toe cap and jagged midsoles come in white, and each pair comes with a bag to stow them in and three sets of extra laces.

CLOT X ADIDAS SUPERSTAR BREATHE “PURPLE” RELEASE INFORMATION

The next release from CLOT and adidas has been scheduled to release this week, on August 15th, 2025. Featuring a new colorway of their mesh Superstar Breathe model, the pastel purple hue will be available from both partners as well as select retailers, with a price tag of $150.

CLOT x adidas Superstar Breathe
Color: Purple
Style Code: JS0891
Release Date: August 15th, 2025 (Juice)
Price: $150

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