As the world continues to divide itself on the topic of the metaverse, non-fungible tokens and the like, some of the biggest players in the sneaker space continue to teeter the line between heritage and future.
NIKE, Inc.’s Tinker Hatfield recently designed a special edition Nike Air Max 1 to accompany an NFT for the “Ducks Of A Feather” platform. Casual and savvy fans alike have expressed disinterest in the project across social media, but the move is just another example of the North American institution’s exploration of the new frontier that is the metaverse. While not a new move on the digital end, Converse unveiled the latest innovative update to its 100-year-old Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette: the model’s low-top trim will soon be available with the Nike FlyEase technology developed with accessibility in mind. Across its Air Jordan series of products, the Oregon-headquartered company has explored new styles atop fan-favorites like the Air Jordan 1. Special iterations for Eminem and by the late-Virgil Abloh also surfaced, but their release potential was shot down almost immediately.
New Balance and Vans aren’t new brands, but the last three years have seen both of them explode like never before. The former recently announced the official signing of Jack Harlow as an ambassador, though the Louisville, Kentucky-native had expressed details of some sort of exclusive partnership previous to Thursday’s announcement. Figures like Joe Freshgoods have been able to breathe new life into the brand, with the latest example being a New Balance 9060 “Inside Voices” from the Chicagoan. The original action sports company shared the first-look at its new head-to-toe collection with BAPE, which included camouflage-covered pairs of the Sk8-Hi and Old Skool.
For a look at all that and more, including the Nike Air Force 1 Mid and LeBron James shoes, check out our top headlines from February 12th to February 18th here below.
Eminem Debuts Air Jordan 3 “Slim Shady” For Super Bowl Halftime Show
One-of-one.
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Off-White x Air Jordan 4 Not Releasing, According To Jordan Brand
Welp.
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This Week In Air Jordan 1 News
Another strong showing.
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Nike Flips Another College-Colored Dunk
Modernized heritage.
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Official Images Of The Nike SB Dunk Low “Bart Simpson”
“¡Ay caramba!”
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Tinker Hatfield Creates Limited Air Max 1 To Accompany NFT Release
Another tally to the sneaker architect’s storied roster.
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Joe Freshgoods Reveals New Balance 9060 Collaboration
Not a 550 (for now).
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Converse Ushers In Flyease Tech To The Chuck Taylor All Star
A special step forward.
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Air Force 1 Mids Make Headlines, Too
For the 40th anniversary.
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Nike Creates LeBron 19 “Chosen 1” For Cleveland NBA All-Star Weekend Festivities
Homecoming.
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This Week In Nike Collaborations
Some long-time partners.
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This Week In BAPE News
Colorful.
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