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First Official Look at an adidas AE 2 Sample

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Mar 6, 2025

adidas has had a strong year with their first signature shoe for Anthony Edwards, the AE 1. The model has been widely proclaimed as one of the best basketball signatures in years, and their strong line of colors has helped immensely. Now, we have our first look at a sample of the next iteration, the AE 2.

Anthony Edwards has been one of the most dominant up and coming NBA players in his first few years in the league. The young guard is entering his fifth season in the league, and has already racked up multiple playoff appearances as well as All-Star and All-NBA commendations, and participated in the Olympics for Team USA this Summer. On top of that, he has one of the best signature sneakers in the world at the moment, and is looking for another with his upcoming adidas AE 2.

The success of the AE 1 has been a huge bonus for adidas’ basketball offerings over the last year. The signature model has been one of the most well-regarded performance shoes of the past year, and its unique design has brought us a wide range of fun and exciting colorways. Now, after rumors of the AE 2 making its debut later this year, we finally have an early look at what we can expect to see come this Fall. The new version removes the shoe’s all-encompassing outer shell in favor of stripped-down support overlays, while retaining the inner bootie. The general shape is the same, with more options for color blocking.

adidas has yet to officially announce or unveil the next Anthony Edwards signature, the AE 2. However, we will likely see more and more photos of the model as we head into the NBA season in October. The shoe will likely be limited in its first releases before widening in scope, and is expected to maintain a similar price tag around $120 as the initial silhouette.

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UPDATE 3/6/25: During their earnings call this morning, adidas teased us with the first official look at the AE2, Anthony Edwards’ second signature sneaker. Though they did not even acknowledge the image shown or the popularity of Edwards’ first model, his logo can clearly be seen on the tongue of the silhouette. The model appears to have changed after the last leaked images, changing the construction and materials of the upper.

UPDATE 10/2/24: New photos of another adidas AE 2 sample have surfaced this week, this time in a colorway which adds more black to the shoe’s color scheme.

END. x adidas “Tying the Knot” Pack Drops This Week

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Mar 5, 2025

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British retailer END. Clothing has a long and impressive history of adidas collaborations. This week, they are adding another to the ever-growing list, with their Superstar Vintage & Japan OG in the “Tying the Knot” pack.

London’s END. Clothing has been one of the most prolific collaborators in the sneaker world for the last decade. Each year, they release a wide variety of projects with an array of different brands, but their relationship to adidas appears to be the strongest. The retail chain has been a part of the Consortium circle for years, and gets near complete creative control in their Three Stripes releases.

This week, END. and adidas are headed to the altar to officially tie the knot with an ode to weddings and long & healthy relationships. The “Tying the Knot” pack features two silhouettes, the Superstar Vintage and Japan OG, each in colorways depicting traditional wedding attire in Western countries. First up, the Superstar gets a mostly black palette, adding a fringed lace covering and silver branding to mimic the details of a tuxedo. The Japan OG is inspired by wedding dresses, featuring an all-white construction with a lace-like pattern for the shoe’s base layer.

One final detail unites both shoes in matrimony, with each featuring embroidery on the insides of the tongues. Sewn in with metallic silver thread, the old English rhyme “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” is mirrored on both silhouettes, and is meant to evoke good luck in marriage if you bring something from each category with you on your wedding day.

END. X ADIDAS “TYING THE KNOT” PACK RELEASE INFORMATION

The latest project from London retailer END. Clothing and adidas releases this week, on March 7th, 2025. Featuring the Superstar Vintage and Japan OG in colors inspired by traditional wedding attire, the “Tying the Knot” pack raffles are still open for another 24 hours through the retailers Launches platform. The Japan is priced at $140 while the Superstar is set at $175.

END. x adidas Superstar Vintage
Color: Core Black/Off-White
Style Code: JR0518
Release Date: March 7th, 2025 (END.)
Price: $175

END. x adidas Japan OG
Color: Core Black/Off-White
Style Code: JS0779
Release Date: March 7th, 2025 (END.)
Price: $140

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New Balance’s “Metallic Blue” 1000 Releases Spring 2025

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Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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New Balance’s “Metallic Blue” 1000 Releases Spring 2025

New Balance’s retro 1000 model has had some time to settle in to the brand’s current lineup. Now, more in-line colors are starting to emerge, including a shiny “Metallic Blue” style, coming soon.

New Balance’s 1000 retro returns in 2025 with a new wave of colorways, after its initial return last year. The model has had a number of special-edition collaborations, as well as plenty of in-line colors with unique blocking and styling. This week, we have our first look at one of the new pairs for Spring ’25, which brings a heavy dose of metallic finishes to the Y2K-era silhouette.

With Spring coming just around the corner, New Balance is shifting into brighter and more eye-catching color schemes to fit the Spring & Summer palettes. This week, we have an early look at a new pair of the 1000 that features plenty of head-turning metallic finishes. The pair features a black mesh base with matching interior lining and midsoles, adding its overlays in Metallic Blue and Silver. The latter makes up the eyestays and tongues, while the lower half’s swooping mudguards come in blue.

NEW BALANCE 1000 “METALLIC BLUE” RELEASE INFORMATION

New Balance’s next new colorway of their 1000 silhouette does not have an official release date yet, but is expected in Spring 2025. The “Metallic Blue” style with black and silver will be available from both NB and select retailers for $150.

New Balance 1000
Color: Black/Metallic Blue
Style Code: M1000ENV
Release Date: Spring 2025
Price: $150

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The New Balance 992 “Nimbus Cloud” Returns in 2025

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Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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New Balance’s 992 has returned to their Made in USA lineup this season, after the model was holstered for the last few years. This week, official photos of the “Nimbus Cloud” pair from several years back have surfaced, coming soon.

New Balance’s Made in USA line has seen a significant uptick in releases since the brand appointed their frequent collaborator, Teddy Santis of Aimé Leon Dore, as the line’s creative director in 2020. Since then, the two have released regular Seasonal Collections, highlighting some retro NB silhouettes through upscale materials and expertly manufactured in the USA. Each season, the two have rotated models in and out of the lineup, with 2023 bringing the 998 into the fold. Last year, Santis has teased the return of the 992, after its initial retro run that began back in 2020 and ended in 2022. Now, the model joins the MADE lineup beginning this Summer.

While we are looking forward to seeing some of the new styles in store for the 992 this year, official images that appeared this week indicate New Balance is running back a few fan-favorites from the last run. Today, the 2020 “Nimbus Cloud” style has emerged, and is expected to arrive this Spring. The look pits the shoe in a mix of white and cream suede layers for the upper, which are stacked on top of a grey mesh base. Minor hits of reflective silver adorn the N logos to complete the look.

NEW BALANCE 992 MADE IN USA “NIMBUS CLOUD” RELEASE INFORMATION

New Balance’s latest style of the Made in USA 992 has not been officially scheduled to release yet, but is expected to arrive very soon, in Spring 2025. Dressed in a mix of white shades of suede over a grey base, pairs will be available directly from the brand’s website and select retailers. No pricing information is available yet.

New Balance 992
Color: Nimbus Cloud
Style Code: U992NC
Release Date: Spring 2025

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More Song for the Mute x adidas Adistar Cushion 3 Drop in March

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Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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More Song for the Mute x adidas Adistar Cushion 3 Drop in March

Song for the Mute and adidas are cooking in 2025, with a new F/W collection teased early this month, and their Spring collection landing in March. Among the new models is three fresh styles of the Adistar Cushion 3.

Australian brand Song for the Mute is returning for their fifth collection with adidas this Spring. The label is once again bringing the heat in 2025 with a number of silhouettes included in the project, and a lot more attention for this round after showcasing their FW25 collection during Paris Fashion Week this month. Yesterday, we got more details and omages of their upcoming Superstar release, and today, we have a look at the other shoe from the Spring series.

After initially including the Adistar Cushion 3 in their Fall 2024 collection, Song for the Mute and adidas are back with more colorways for Spring. This pack switches up some of the materials from the first release, adding toe caps in pony hair and the lateral Three Stripes in a thick shaggy suede. the new drop includes three more colorways of the retro-inspired runner, each in muted neutral shades. The black pair comes with some white accents and green cushioning in the sole, while a tonal Olive green accompanies it. Finally, a new brown palette mixes a handful of shades across its many layers.

SONG FOR THE MUTE X ADIDAS ADISTAR CUSHION 3 SPRING 2025 RELEASE INFORMATION

The next wave of adidas’ Adistar Cushion 3 by Song for the Mute is currently expected to release on March 13th, 2025. This Spring 2025 collection includes three more colorways of the runner, in olive green black, and brown. Pairs will be available from both partners as well as select retailers for $160 each.

Song for the Mute x adidas Adistar Cushion 3
Color: Core Black/Core Black/Cream White
Style Code: JP8416
Release Date: March 13th, 2025
Price: $160

Song for the Mute x adidas Adistar Cushion 3
Color: Brown
Style Code: JR8044
Release Date: March 13th, 2025
Price: $160

Song for the Mute x adidas Adistar Cushion 3
Color: Green
Style Code: JR8045
Release Date: March 13th, 2025
Price: $160

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Song for the Mute adidas Adistar Cushion 3 Spring 2025

The Air Jordan 4 RM Gets a “Motorsport” Look in 2025

Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan 4 RM model, the first-ever low-top version of the 4, has been a staple of their releases for the last year. This week, we got an official look at a new “Motorsport” style, coming soon.

Jordan Brand’s push of the Jordan 4 RM model is one of their strongest product launches in recent years, going all in on the new design. They kicked things off with a Nigel Sylvester collaboration, and have followed up with a huge assortment of colors for the modified 4, with plenty more still on the way for the rest of 2025. This week, we have an early look at one of those styles, a fresh take on the “Motorsport” palette.

The original Air Jordan 4 Motorsport in 2006 was a special style crafted for his own motorsport team, which he founded in ’04 through his love of motorcycles. Now, the new Jordan 4 RM is getting a fresh take on the motorsport look this year. The new style features a white base for the upper, adding its plastic cage in a cool grey shade. The toes feature a charcoal grey suede with red stitching, while bold motorsport-inspired branding on the tongues completes the look.

AIR JORDAN 4 RM “MOTORSPORT” RELEASE INFORMATION

The latest colorway of the Air Jordan 4 RM has not been announced for release yet, but is expected to arrive sometime in Summer 2025. Joining a long history of “Motorsport” releases from Jordan Brand, the grey white, and red style will be available from both Nike and select retailers with the usual $150 price tag.

Air Jordan 4 RM “Motorsport”
Style Code: IB8052-100
Release Date: 2025
Price: $150

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Apron Records x Nike Air 180 Drops in March

Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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Apron Records x Nike Air 180 Drops in March

Nike has a knack for sourcing exciting new collaborators for special projects. This week, Steven Julien, founder of the UK’s Apron Records, showed off their take on the Air 180, coming soon.

Apron Records has become a powerhouse label in the United Kingdom since its founding back in 2014. Started by Steven Julien, the label has styled themselves as a focal point for Black artistry, representing a variety of different acts that create jazz, electronic, hip hop, and fusion music. Along the way, Apron also started its own clothing and merch lines, which have netted them some impressive collaborations like the 2022 Patta project.

This week, Apron unveiled their next big step in their merchandising arm, which will see them team up with Nike to release a special-edition pair of the Air 180 retro. Their take on the iconic model comes in a Dark Atomic Teal tone, which is spread across leather and shaggy suede paneling int he upper. Swooshes and heel counters come in a snakeskin texture, with chrome heel clips and Apron branding to complete the look.

APRON RECORDS X NIKE AIR 180 RELEASE INFORMATION

The UK’s Apron Records debut collaboration with Nike has been scheduled to launch next month, on March 8th, 2025. The “Dark Atomic Teal” pair of the Air 180 featuring snakeskin accents will likely be available via the label’s own shop, with a potential wider release from Nike. Pairs will go for $150.

Apron Records x Nike Air 180
Color: Dark Atomic Teal/Off Noir-Alabaster
Style Code: FZ3309-300
Release Date: March 8th, 2025
Price: $150

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UPDATE 3/5/25: Official images of the Apron Records x Nike Air 180 are here, which give us a look at a second colorway, dressed in red and dubbed “Bloodlines”. This style is limited to just 300 pairs, and will be available exclusively in London.

The Hidden Opponent x adidas UltraBoost 1.0 Available Now

Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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adidas is celebrating ten years of the original Ultraboost this year, and has some special releases planned for the occasion. This week, a new pair from mental health advocacy group The Hidden Opponent quietly released, and is available now.

adidas has found a new collaborative partner in the mental health advocacy group The Hidden Opponent recently. The group is focused on providing mental health resources to student athletes, and has teamed up with adidas before to spread awareness of their cause. Their first project was a simple hoodie, but now, they are stepping into footwear for the first time with a new style of the Ultraboost 1.0, featuring their signature lime green color.

The Hidden Opponent x adidas Ultraboost 1.0 is a relatively simple take on the now-iconic running shoe, but adds some wonderful details to make this a perfect Spring and Summer look. The model features a cream white Primeknit upper paired with a white Boost sole and gum outsoles. The Three Stripes feature a collegiate green shade printed on top with a lime green pattern etched in. The same lime green appears on the heel cup as well as the inner lining, with a green ribbon loop at the rear to complete the look.

THE HIDDEN OPPONENT X ADIDAS ULTRABOOST 1.0 RELEASE INFORMATION

The new project from mental health advocacy group The Hidden Opponent and adidas releases yesterday, March 4th, 2025. The limited edition Ultraboost 1.0 in off-white with green and lime accents is currently available direct from the brand’s website, with a price tag of $190.

The Hidden Opponent x adidas Ultraboost 1.0
Color: Off White / Collegiate Green / Pulse Lime
Style Code: JS1646
Release Date: March 4th, 2025 (adidas)
Price: $190

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The Hidden Opponent adidas Ultraboost 1.0

Nike Air Max Waffle in “Hyper Blue” Releases in March

Ben Serleth

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Mar 5, 2025

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Nike’s new hybrid silhouette of two iconic technologies, the Air Max Waffle, is finally here. This week, they’ve announced the release of another color scheme early next month, dressing the shoe in a “Hyper Blue” palette.

Last year, Nike debuted a surprising new hybrid sneaker, which combined their classic Waffle running shoe with the more technical Air Max Tuned technology. Dubbed the Air Max Waffle, the model launched in November, and delivers a good-looking mix of two styles from very different eras of Swoosh innovation. Now, the silhouette is back in 2025 with new colorways for Spring.

The latest new look for the Air Max Waffle is set to arrive in March, and sticks with the colorful styles that have dominated its releases so far. The silhouette’s nylon upper comes in a bright “Hyper Blue” shade, which is paired with a metallic gold accent for the Swooshes and heel tabs. Black suede frames the shoe along the toes and heels, with an off-white midsole underneath, which hides mismatched blue and red Air bags.

NIKE AIR MAX WAFFLE “HYPER BLUE” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s next colorway of their new mashup silhouette, the Air Max Waffle, has been scheduled to release soon, on March 20th, 2025. The bold “Hyper Blue” style with metallic gold accents will be available from both the SNKRS app and select retailers for $140.

Nike Air Max Waffle
Color: Hyper Blue/Metallic Gold
Style Code: FV6946-400
Release Date: March 20th, 2025
Price: $140

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Nike Air Max Waffle Hyper Blue fv6946-400

Asics’ GEL-Nimbus 10.1 in “Rainy Lake” Available Now

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Ben Serleth

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Mar 4, 2025

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Asics has upgraded another retro silhouette for this year with the GEL-Nimbus 10.1. After some initial collaborations and limited projects, their in-line offerings for Spring 2025 have started to arrive, including this “Rainy Lake” pair, available now.

Asics has kicked off their Spring season this week with a refresh of new colorways for some of their most popular SportStyle silhouettes. Their focus on repurposing retro runners has expanded the lifestyle options dramatically in recent years, furthering the hype around the dad trend and vintage styling. Among their new releases are some fresh takes on the GEL-Nimbus 10.1, a 2008 model revamped for today.

The GEL-Nimbus 10.1’s asymmetrical design originally released in ’08, and was crafted to mimic and support the foot’s natural bone structure. Now repurposed for casual wear, the 10.1 has been popping up in some excellent colors since its return last year. This week, a new “Rainy Lake” style has landed, giving the silhouette a palette dominated by a fresh Spring shade of green. This is paired with white mesh, metallic silver, and a bit of beige to complete the look.

ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 “RAINY LAKE” RELEASE INFORMATION

Asics has released a handful of new styles this week to kick off Spring 2025, including several pairs of the GEL-Nimbus 10.1 on March 3rd, 2025. One of their new color schemes, cast in Rainy Lake green over a white base, is available now in a full size run directly from the brand’s website, with a price tag of $160.

Asics GEL-Nimbus 10.1
Color: White/Rainy Lake
Style Code:
Release Date: March 2025 (Asics)
Price: $160

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Asics GEL-Nimbus 10.1 Rainy Lake 1203A543.102

size? Teases Their Exclusive New Balance 2002R Protection Pack

Ben Serleth

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Mar 3, 2025

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size? is cooking up another exclusive release with New Balance this season, following up on their “Bacon” 860v2 from last year. This time, the 2002R Protection Pack model is their canvas, coming in three colors this Spring.

New Balance’s “Protection” series of the 2002R was so immensely popular after its initial release that the rough-edged version became a seasonal staple for the last four years. Also known as “Refined Future”, the jagged cuts even found their way onto the 1906R when that model made its debut in 2022. Now, New Balance is handing over the reins to their frequent collaborator, London’s size? to create their own three colorways of the fan-favorite model.

size? is one of the best and most prolific collaborators in the world of sneakers. The London-based retailer is constantly putting out new exclusive releases, keeping their releases fairly minimal by not going too crazy with added details, instead opting for new original color schemes. For their take on the 2002R Protection pack, they’ve drafted three new styles of the silhouette in neutral colors. The first gives the retro runner an all-silver makeover, while the second comes almost entirely in black with hints of grey. The third style features several different shades of brown across the layered upper. All three pairs are united by butter yellow laces on top.

SIZE? X NEW BALANCE 2002R PROTECTION PACK RELEASE INFORMATION

London retailer size? has not yet announced the release of their exclusive New Balance 2002R Protection Pack colors, but they are expected to arrive sometime in Spring 2025. Coming in black, silver, and brown colorways, pairs will be exclusive to size? stores and online, and are likely to come with a price tag around $160.

size? x New Balance 2002R “Protection Pack”
Release Date: Spring 2025

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The Air Force 1 Low Canvas “Linen” Releases in Canvas in March

Ben Serleth

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Mar 3, 2025

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The Air Force 1 Low Canvas “Linen” Releases in Canvas in March

Nike is rolling out their iconic “Linen” Air Force 1 again this year, after the shoe released last Summer as a part of their Cult Classics series. This time around, the beloved style is swapping out the leather upper for a simple canvas build.

The “Linen” style of the Air Force 1 originated in 2001, when it was released as a part of Nike’s Co.JP line, exclusive to Japan. The colorway remained an all-time AF1 grail for years until it appeared as a special release for Kith’s Miami store opening in 2016. Then, the model finally got a global release last year, bringing the fan-favorite colorway to the masses in time for the Summer.

This week, news of another Linen AF1 release has come across our timelines, as well as some early photos of the updated style. This time, the shoe is getting a canvas construction for the upper, ditching the usual supple leather in favor of a more lightweight material. The Swooshes still come in a soft pink leather, and this release is expected to be accompanied by a matching pair of the Air Max 1.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW CANVAS “LINEN” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s rerelease of the iconic “Linen” Air Force 1 has not been announced yet, but is expected to release later this month on March 20th, 2025. The soft tan and pink color scheme will likely be available from both Nike and select retailers for $130.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Canvas “Linen”
Color: Linen/White-Atmosphere
Style Code: HV2021-200
Release Date: March 20th, 2025
Price: $130

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UPDATE 3/3/25: Nike’s official images of the “Linen” Air Force 1 Low in canvas have surfaced this week, as well as a release date of March 20th, 2025.