As confirmed cases of COVID-19 crossed the one million mark, several players in the sneaker space re-established some degree of normalcy by confirming release dates and unveiling new products.
Though New Balance and Vans delivered looks at upcoming collaborations with Stray Rats and BILLY’S TOKYO, respectively, their efforts to battle the current global health crisis took precedence. Embodying an “all hands on deck” spirit, the Boston-based institution is partnering with local medical facilities as they seek to make up to 100,000 FDA-compliant face masks per week. Leveraging its existing customization platform, the “Off The Wall” brand launched “Foot The Bill.” Under this initiative, 80 small, independent skate shops, restaurants and other community-driven businesses across the world will each create 500 purchasable custom Vans. Net proceeds of these Classic Slip-Ons and Eras will go directly to the businesses whom Vans considers extended family.
As NIKE, Inc. continues to offer relief to those affected by the aforementioned pandemic, it’s confirmed long-anticipated releases under the Air Jordan and Nike Basketball lines. On the former end, the Jordan 4 “Metallic Pack” was officially announced after being teased by DJ Khaled on Instagram. Pairs like the Jordan 1 Court Purple and Jordan 5 Fire Red were confirmed, while the Jordan 11 Low Concord Sketch was unveiled for the first time. Similarly, five story-driven follow-ups to the KD 13 were shown ahead of the silhouette’s launch. An unofficial look at the Zoom Freak 2, Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s second signature sneaker, also surfaced.
Elsewhere, adidas Yeezy and ASICS revealed new takes of their respective, beloved Yeezy 350 and GEL-Lyte III. Both silhouettes proffered neutral palettes, with the latter’s paying homage to the “Making Of Things” regarded so highly in Japanese culture.
For all that and much (much) more, check out our top seventeen headlines from March 28th to April 3rd here ahead.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Nike Zoom Freak 2 Revealed
A complete departure from its predecessor.
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How Sneaker Brands Are Battling COVID-19
Noble efforts from New Balance and Vans.
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Ben & Jerry’s Has A “Chunky Dunky” Nike SB Collaboration Coming
Scoop sold separately.
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Jordan Officially Unveils The “Metallic Pack” Of AJ4s And More
All part of the Jordan Brand Summer 2020 Collection.
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More Nike Dunk Lows Are Coming This Summer
Nods to the New York Knicks, St. John’s University and Brazil.
READ MORE: Nike Dunk Low Summer Pack
The Next adidas Yeezy 350 Release Is A Lot Sooner Than You Think
More 350s to not be worn around the “Toosie Slide” emcee.
READ MORE: Yeezy Cinder Reflective
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Grateful Dead Inspired This Furry Nike SB Dunk Low
Perfect for any Deadhead.
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The Love/Hate Relationship With CDG Chuck 70s Continues With New Color Pack
Laden with Spring-ready green, pink and blue.
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Kyrie Irving Channels The Mamba Mentality With The Nike Kyrie 6 “Bruce Lee”
Real recognize real.
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Olympic Uptempos Make A Surprise Return
Now you can pretend you were on the Dream Team.
READ MORE: Nike More Uptempo Olympic 2020
Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 13 Is Officially Unveiled
Including looks at “Hype,” “Bred” and other follow-ups to debut pairs.
READ MORE: KD 13
Here’s The Air Jordan 1 “Light Smoke Grey” In Detail
Scheduled to drop July 11th.
READ MORE: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
The ASICS “Monozukuri Pack” Reminds Us How Clean The GEL-Lyte 3 Is
A direct nod to the craftsmanship that is heavily valued within Japanese culture.
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More Korea Love Shown In These Air Max 95s Inspired By Soccer Kits
Complete with tiger patterns and graphics.
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Air Jordan 1 Mid SE “Lightbulb” A Nice Alternative To Melody Ehsani’s Collaboration
Equally colorful and impressive.
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The Nike Air Fear Of Gods Aren’t Only For Friends And Family
Available to the public “‘sometime this summer…’”
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Saucony Delivers An “Ever Ready” Concept On The Saucony Grid Azura 2000
Another impressive take on a model once shelved for decades.
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