Jovani Hernandez Despite some of the biggest players in footwear consistently looking for “the next big thing,” the sneaker scene is laden with nostalgia-driven offerings.
On the NIKE, Inc. front, propositions from the 1990s like the Nike Air Trainer SC High (’90) and Air Jordan 11 (’95) emerged in brand new colorways over the last seven days. The latter – which has become a holiday season regular over the last decade – will reportedly take a break from original and heritage-inspired reissues in favor of a “Cherry” style that has split many internet spectators. The 40th anniversary-celebrating Nike Air Force 1 also shared a healthy mix of old school and new school looks.
While not necessarily pertaining to footwear innovation, the Beaverton, Oregon-headquartered institution filed a lawsuit against StockX, the popular after-market platform, for offering “unauthorized” non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Swoosh’s acquisition of RTFKT and participation in Roblox’s virtual world indicate that the brand is more than open to the burgeoning space, but its lawsuit against StockX demonstrates that it wants to do so via its own terms.
Away from any Jumpman and swoosh logos, adidas, New Balance and Reebok have taken trips down memory lane of their own. Nostalgia for basketball continues to dominate some of these brands’ propositions (i.e. New Balance 550), but partners like Ye – the being formerly known as “Kanye West” – continues to think about the future via his adidas Yeezy line. Now, we hope the former-“Mr. West” finds the peace he needs to move on from discussing his familial turmoil on social media.
For a look at all that and more, including handfuls of Air Jordan 1 Mid pairs, check out our top headlines from January 29th to February 4th here below.
Air Jordan 11 “Cherry” Releasing Holiday 2022
A break from original styles.
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All Eight Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 “Friends & Family” Colors Revealed
Virgil Abloh left his mark.
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Kobe Bryant’s adidas The Kobe Is Returning
Renamed the “Crazy 1.”
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Nike Sues StockX Over “Unauthorized” NFTs
The internet saw it coming.
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This Week In Air Jordans
Mid-galore.
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“Fossil Rose” Emerges On The Nike Dunk High
Ready for spring.
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Ueno Panda Returns On The Nike Air Force 1 Mid
Fuzzy.
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Yeezy Boost 700 “Sulfur Yellow” Revealed
Complete with pitch-dark bottoms.
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Joe Freshgoods Hints At New Balance 550 Collaboration
On a mission to go three-for-three.
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Nike Air Trainer SC High Gets A Retro Kansas City Royals Look
Bo knows.
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Packer Reveals Sequel To Its Prada-Inspired Reebok Answer IV
Another one.
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