As August gets underway, dozens of sneaker news pieces have gotten all types of responses from savvy and casual fans of footwear alike.

“WE CHOOSE YOU”

Ahead of the release date for the Off-White x Nike Dunk Low “Dear Summer” collection (also known as “The 50“), NIKE, Inc. announced details on the experimental Exclusive Access launch style the pairs will be following. On and shortly after August 9th, members that’ve been found to genuinely engage with the Nike SNKRS app will be given a limited time window to purchase one of 50 collaborative colorways at random. The release method intends to address gaming of the system, and sounds promising, but it’s been met with a degree of skepticism from the sneaker collecting community. Furthermore, the randomization of purchasable styles has also turned away some prospective customers. Nevertheless, the Swoosh’s approach to one of the year’s most ambitious releases can only lead the way to future successful approaches to special edition drops, right?

Aleali May’s next Air Jordan surfaced via official images. A backstory of the colorway hasn’t been shared by the Los Angeles-based designer, but the shades of sand, green and gold scream “luxury.” Elsewhere, the Nike Dunk continued to dominate Swoosh-stamped propositions, emerging in handfuls of simple and complex color schemes. The similar Air Jordan 1 Low did the same, while blasts from the past like the Nike LeBron 9 was teased in a non-original, but promising retro colorway. (It’s been 10 years since its debut!)

Away from any sneaker products, Foot Locker Inc. shared news that it purchased the WSS and atmos brands for a combined total of $1.1 billion.

IN THEIR MINDS

Before it became commonplace for sportswear brands to work with high-fashion labels and non-athletes on product, adidas had built a reputation among savvy fashion fans. As part of its modern-day efforts, the Three Stripes has given creates the likes of Kanye West and Bad Bunny the platform to bring their ideas and personality to the realm of sportswear. ‘ye’s YEEZY label isn’t going anywhere any time soon, having largely separated itself from the German brand’s shadow. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio doesn’t has his own sub-label underneath the Three Stripes banner (yet), but his adidas Forum collaborations – of which there are two on the way – have quickly sold out upon releasing. Mr. Bunny has told the world himself that he’s currently at his peak, so his partnership with adidas is likely to only be at the very beginning.

Away from any high-profile cosign, the European institution unveiled the adidas 4DFWD Pulse, yet another silhouette boasting a 3D-printed cushioning solution.

For a look at all that and more, check out our top headlines from July 31st to August 6th ahead.

Additional Details On Off-White x Nike Dunk Exclusive Access
A roll-out begins August 9th.
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Aleali May’s Air Jordan 14 Low Collaboration Revealed
The LA-based designer does it again.
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Crinkled Leather Appears On The Nike Dunk Low
Still fresh.
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First Look At The Nike LeBron 9 Retro
10 years already.
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KITH Reveals Nike Air Force 1 Low For Upcoming Hawaii Flagship
Clean.
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adidas YEEZY August 2021 Preview
YZY SZN continues.
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Foot Locker Acquires atmos/WSS For Over $1 Billion
A big move.
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NBA Jam And Converse To Drop Collaborative Capsule
CAPTION
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Official Images Of The Nike Air Max Terrascape Plus
Trail-inspired.
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More Bad Bunny Buckle Forums Are Coming
Maldito conejo.
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Rita Repulsa Headlines The Second Wave Of Power Rangers x Reebok Drops
Well-done.
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The adidas 4DFWD Pulse Debuts August 12th
Future-forward.
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