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THE TRAVIS SCOTT-INSPIRED AIR JORDAN 4 "TAUPE HAZE" IS RELEASING SOON

A sizable selection of footwear offerings from the Jumpman team are scheduled to roll out over the course of the Spring semester, one being the Air Jordan 4 “Taupe Haze”. Its design is closely associated with a friends and family Air Jordan 4 colorway of Travis Scott, so by nature, many folks within the sneaker community have been eyeing this release. To start off, the upper is primarily hued with a duo of neutral tones. Its titular hue purloins most of the attention here by wrapping the buttery suede mudguards, cracked leather paneling that make up the toe tip overlays, mid-foot and collars, as well as the traditional netting. On top of that, solid black accents hit the eye stays, cages, netted underlays, sock liners and heel counters. From there, “Infrared 23” notes apply to the Jordan logo on the tongues in addition to the not-as-favored Jumpman insignia placed on the heels. Moving downwards to the sole unit, the midsole splits down the middle by covering the forefoot section in stark black while the rear section that hosts an exposed Air unit is surrounded by a clean white tone. It’s reported that these La Flame-inspired kicks will be dropping via Nike and select stockists come January 28 for $200 USD.

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THE TRAVIS SCOTT-INSPIRED AIR JORDAN 4 "TAUPE HAZE" IS RELEASING SOON

CONVERSE REVEALS INSANE LINEUP OF COLLABORATORS FOR 2021

Converse is hoping to bring a playful energy to 2021 with an incredible list of collaborators. Today the brand, which was one of the most traded labels on the resell market in 2020, has announced its lineup of collaborations for the new year, one that includes some of the biggest names in fashion. Through collaboration, Converse welcomes “new thought, new vision, new purpose, new energy and new intention,” said VP of Footwear Brandis Russell. “An important value of Converse is one that respects, honors and wants to continue to foster creativity. Inviting in the collective genius continues to breed innovation for us,” she continued. “Our brand has been a positive agitator in really critical moments in culture. Today we want to assure that our creative impulse, and that of our partners, has an intention attached to it.” This year, Converse will be releasing collections with the likes of Kim Jones, Telfar Clemens, COMME des GARÇONS PLAY, Off-White™, Tyler, the Creator, Bandulu, and Chinatown Market. “For my upcoming collaboration with Converse, I was really interested in the functionality of the design. And making something that was Ivy League via the ’90s and in a preppy American way with grunge elements — and exploring the reality of this, but also the functionality," said Kim Jones. With COMME des GARÇONS PLAY x Converse, you can look forward to affordable sneakers that appeal to a diverse community, while the Telfar collab will be led by non-gendered footwear. “Our collaborators are always helping us to be more playful and a little less serious,” Russell added. “You can do that and still celebrate heritage; take a new stance and hold a position.” This is all we have on Converse's 2021 collaborations for now, but be sure to check back with us for more info on these respective projects as they become available.

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CONVERSE REVEALS INSANE LINEUP OF COLLABORATORS FOR 2021

THE NORTH FACE X GUCCI MARK COLLAB LAUNCH WITH MURALS ACROSS THE GLOBE

The North Face x Gucci get Creative. Marking the recent launch of their collaborative collection which has received notable attention through both conventional media and social media alike, The North Face x Gucci followed up with a slew of commissioned murals in key cities across the globe. Popping up in London, Milan, Shanghai, & New York City, the murals in question reflect the aesthetic of the partnered drop with outdoors themed imagery, co-branding and associated iconography appearing throughout. Thoughts? Check out some shots of the murals below and shop the collection at the associated pop-ups as they appear.

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THE NORTH FACE X GUCCI MARK COLLAB LAUNCH WITH MURALS ACROSS THE GLOBE

NIKE LEBRON 18 DELIVERS KYLIAN MBAPPÉ-INSPIRED COLORWAY

Paris Saint-Germain‘s football star, Kylian Mbappé gets a Nike (NYSE:NKE -1.45%) LeBron 18 tribute with the new 18s coming dressed in the team’s colors. With two of the biggest names in sports joining together, the shoe is sure to merge fans between the world of basketball and soccer. The Nike shoe, although maintaining LeBron James‘ signature shoe silhouette, appears to feature the French team’s noteworthy color scheme on the Knitposite 2.0 upper, which is accented by a bold Blue and Red, a nod to the French flag. The insoles detail the outline of the soccer field, further paying homage to Mbappé’s profession. The upper is constructed in black mesh, speckled with tints of gray, matching the black and gray laces intertwined between the eyelets. Adding to the iridescent features are the pearl-like textured heel counter and outsole. The deep purple interlaced throughout the shoe, including on the heel tab and in the galaxy blue-purple outsole, blends the two athlete’s team colors together, as signified through this collaboration. Stamped on the tongue is the soccer forward’s “KM” branding, along with two reversed Swoosh logos stitched in red on the toe of the shoe. Alongside Mbappé’s branding is LeBron’s King James logo impressed into the heel and on the bottom of the sole. Mbappé’s Nike LeBron 18, priced at $160 USD, is expected to release on January 7, 2021, at select retailers and online at Nike.

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NIKE LEBRON 18 DELIVERS KYLIAN MBAPPÉ-INSPIRED COLORWAY

TAKE A FIRST LOOK AT THE AIR JORDAN 1 RETRO HIGH OG "RUST SHADOW"

Looking to kick off the new year big, Jordan Brand is now rumored to be releasing an interesting take on the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shadow.” The upcoming colorway dubbed “Rust Shadow” builds on the popular “Black/Light Smoke Grey/White” color scheme with a unique pervasive copper-like detail throughout. The upper of the shoe features a tumbled black leather base paired with faded gray elements along the heel and collar, while the rusted is found on the Swooshes, eyelets and forefoot. Elevating the shoe is a pure white midsole with a contrasting black rubber outsole rounding up the design of the sole unit. Reportedly priced at $170 USD, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Rust Shadow” is expected to release in the coming months.

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TAKE A FIRST LOOK AT THE AIR JORDAN 1 RETRO HIGH OG "RUST SHADOW"