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Your guide to this month’s must-have releases – Andscape
November is a time to meet family and friends and be pleased about what now we have. At these gatherings, we regularly reunite with people we have not seen in years, our favourite cousins, and latest friends. This month’s releases decided to follow this trend – Jordan Brand stars as our favourite cousin with whom we love spending time, Amine and Salehe Bembury are latest friends with whom we will have fun, and Brain Dead and Wu-Tang Clan as family, that we have not seen in years.
Air Jordan 14 Retro “Black Toe”
Air Jordan 14 is the last model that Michael Jordan wore during his profession with the Chicago Bulls. The “Black Toe” colorway never made it to MJ’s feet during his time in Chicago. However, thanks to “Last Shot,” the Jordan 14 has turn out to be a must-have and an integral a part of Jordan sneaker history. Now, for the primary time since 2014, “Black Toe” feels as close to the 1998 original as possible. Although premium materials are not any longer a thing, the craftsmanship remains to be at the very best level. White leather covers the upper, giving way to synthetic black suede on the toe. A Ferrari-inspired Jumpman logo on the lateral side of the shoe completes the sports automobile-inspired look of the shoe. We can expect “Black Toe” to make waves on the dance floor similar to the unique did back in 1998.
Release date: November 1
Retail: $210
Brain Dead x Converse Chuck 70
Los Angeles-based brand Brain Dead has all the time sought latest and modern ways to disrupt the cultural landscape while allowing creators from different areas and perspectives to truly express themselves. There is not any higher example of this than Brain Dead’s decision to re-release the Converse Chuck 70 collection.
Initially hitting the scene in 2018, the Chuck 70 was a mash-up of assorted Brain Dead prints. The 2024 version is not any different, with camouflage, zebra, giraffe and American flag prints on the upper of the shoe. Some of Brain Dead’s slogans appear on the white midsole, while the shoe’s insoles represent each brands.
Release date: Thursday
Retail: $110
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 530 “Bamboo”
Salehe Bembury is undoubtedly certainly one of the busiest people within the sneaker world today. The recently appointed Creative Director of Puma Basketball has already had a busy 12 months. His Crocs release modified the way in which people view Crocs as a brand, and now he’s gearing up for a release with New Balance.
Bembury uses the 530 as its canvas, covering the mesh upper in neon green, which immediately brings to mind a construction employee’s reflective vest. The upper is joined by a tonal peach midsole set atop a vibrant purple and green outsole. Bembury’s trademark fingerprint design element is featured within the New Balance “N” on each shoe.
Release date: Friday
Retail: $130
New Balance 740 “Benson Tech” by Amine
High school is commonly considered a formative period for many individuals as they start to gain a way of what they enjoy while still having the ability to enjoy the posh of carefree life. Such is the case with Aminé, who spent much of his highschool time participating within the radio program at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, where his music profession began.
Aminé takes the 740 and dresses it up in orange mesh with blue overlays on the upper, perfectly complemented by a blue midsole that provides way to a solid orange outsole. This edition of the 740 features laces as an alternative of traditional laces, making it perfect for adjusting the texture and fit of the shoe while having fun with Portland’s great outdoors. Metallic accents on the heel of the shoe tie the entire look together. To make sure that every bit of this collaboration is exclusive, the 740s are available a Macbook-inspired shoebox with stickers that further recall Aminé’s time at Benson Tech.
Release date: Friday
Retail: $130
Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang”
We featured them back in September, and after several pump knock-offs, they finally got a correct full-scale release.
The star of the show is Wu-Tang’s iconic yellow and black colours. Covering the Dunk High’s upper in black and yellow immediately brings to mind the group’s nickname “Killa Beez.” The white midsole is the proper counterpoint to the black and yellow used. Wu-Tang’s trademark “W” logo appears on each the tongue and lateral side of the shoe, completing the look.
Release date: Saturday
Retail: $150
Air Jordan 9 Retro “Olive”
His Airness never wore the Air Jordan 9 on the court, which took away a few of the mystique that other shoes in his signature series had. But what it lacks in mastery, the ‘Olive’ version greater than makes up for in style. The green-toned nubuck, black leather, red accents and shoe-like look are a departure from the standard basketball shoe look, making them more versatile than many of the line combined. With respect.
Release date: Saturday
Retail: $210
Adidas Gazelle OG x CLOT by Edison Chen
Edison Chen’s CLOT brand has wasted no time in making a reputation for itself thanks to its collaboration with adidas. CLOT, once a top Nike collaborator, made probably the most of his time working on the Three Stripes, releasing nearly a dozen different versions of classic adidas models. Their latest model is the new edition of the Gazelle OG model.
CLOT uses the Gazelle upper in a version of the football boot, which offers a rather different look and luxury than the more common Gazelle model. Using a mixture of leather, suede and artificial materials, CLOT creates unique shoes with subtle but perfectly executed design notes, similar to the three stripes logo embellishment with a beaded pattern. With each navy and off-white pairs hitting shelves this month, this shoe is sufficiently subtle to be worn on casual Fridays, but eye-catching for an evening out.
Release date: November 11
Retail: $160
Curry 12 “Gravity” by Curry Brand
After delivering Team USA one other gold medal on the Paris Olympics and becoming France’s public enemy primary, Stephen Curry’s eponymous Under Armor brand looks to proceed its momentum into the NBA season with the Curry 12. Released as a part of the “Gravity” pack, the colorway “Gravity” includes a gray upper and follows the gravity theme by utilizing the shoe’s midsole with a black overlay and a green splinter pattern towards the Curry logo to introduce Steph’s gravitational influence on basketball. Two additional colorways from the pack shall be released on November 8 and 23.
Release date: October 18
Retail: $140
Air Jordan 3 Retro “Black Cement”
Ask any sneakerhead who they think is the perfect sneaker of all time and you may bet that almost all will say the Jordan 3, specifically the “Black Cement” colorway. First released in 1988, the “Black Cement” Jordan 3 has been on the feet for lots of Jordan’s iconic moments, most notably this 12 months’s All-Star Game. Thirty-six years later, the shoe has taken on a brand new legacy as one of the vital versatile basketball shoes, moving from an informal basketball shoe to an informal streetwear icon.
Black embossed leather covers the upper of the shoe, with shades of gray on the collar and under the eyelets of the shoe. Signature elephant print appears across the toe and back heel. The final touch is the “Nike Air” logo on the heel strap. Whether you are a collector, a die-hard sneakerhead, or an informal enthusiast, these are must-haves and I suggest doubling down on them if possible.
Release date: November 23
Retail: $220
Sporty and wealthy x adidas SL 72
Sporty and wealthy returns with one other collaboration with adidas, the SL 72. First released in 1972, the SL 72 caused a change within the perception of trainers on the time. Now it looks just like the SL 72 will bring about one other paradigm shift, this time on the planet of lifestyle.
The “Utility Yellow” colorway replaces the colourful blue and yellow of 1972 with more subdued tones that give the shoes a vintage feel and look. The use of leather on the within the heel of the shoe has also disappeared. Instead, a silky material is used, which adds a pleasant vintage touch and is harking back to the silk shirts of the Nineteen Seventies. The collection also features a reverse version of the “Utility Yellow” and “Mint Rush” colorways, which immediately reference the Charlotte Hornets colours of the Nineteen Nineties.
Release date: to be determined
Retail: $120
JJJJound x Asics GT-2160
Montreal design studio JJJJound has all the time taken a more subdued approach to its collaborations. Instead of selecting something extravagant, they let the materials, colours and silhouette of the shoe tell the story. Their latest trio of Asics releases is not any different. The GT-2160 is a canvas, and JJJJound focuses on easy colours of black, white, blue, gray and neon. Reflective accents are placed throughout the shoe’s upper to add style and pop. While they could not immediately catch your attention, they ought to be appreciated for his or her approach and embodiment of the idea that less is actually more.
Release date: October 31
Retail: $150
Adidas Originals by Wales Bonner fall/winter 2024
Adidas Samba has had an unpredictably strong run since 2022, thanks partly to initial collaborations with the likes of Wales Bonner. Fashion trends don’t normally last long, but you may expect Samba to stick around just a little longer with Bonner’s latest release. Two Samba silhouettes – crocodile-print leather versions of the Wales Bonner Samba and Millenium – highlight the FW24 collection, which also includes the Superstar together with a well-crafted sportswear lineup that sets every thing apart.
Release date: October 24
Retail: Samba ($300), Samba Millenium ($250), Superstar ($380)
Starcow x Saucony Progrid Omni 9
Many shades of green? A little bit of orange and gold? Metallics and mesh? Parisian boutique Starcow and Saucony have teamed up to create an absolute gem within the Progrid Omni 9. The rugged running shoe gets a pleasant dose of fashion in a colorway that ought to fit well into your fall wardrobe.
Release date: October 18
Retail: $170