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Nike is re-releasing a mid-'90s classic favorite in 2022, the Air Max Penny 1. Coming back in its original 'Orlando' colorway, the silhouette returns after over a decade as the last drop came in 2011. Beautifully remastered with smooth black nubuck, white and Varsity Royal accenting – all the way down to the pinstriped tongue; all sitting on an Air bubble in the heel of the outsole. Official images suggests launch is coming soon. Scroll through the gallery after the jump and stay with Sole-U for details as they come forth. Update 8/8: After an anticipated July release date, the 'Orlando' Air Max Penny 1 was delayed, and is now set to release on Thursday, August 11th at select Nike Sportswear retailers and will be available via the draw in SNKRS. Nike Air Max Penny 1 "Orlando" Black/Varsity Royal-White DN2487-001 8. 11. 22. $170

Spring is in full bloom 2022 is upon us and with that comes an entire slate of Air Jordan Retros for us to circle on our calendars. As showcased on SNKRS, the spring collection comes with a slight uptick in price point from $190 to $200 MSRP. Beginning in January, we'll see an influx of silhouettes, new color pallets and the return of an original Air Jordan colorway from a quarter-century ago. The experimentation of colors and themes comes from the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4 and Air Jordan 7. While we find the 'Playoff' Air Jordan 12 making its return coinciding with the 1997 NBA All-Star Game where MJ wore the colorway before it received its street name and the NBA's All-Star Game returning to Cleveland in February. The Air Jordan 5 brings to production an unreleased sample from the 1990s, while the Air Jordan 7 pays homage to the signature's 30th anniversary. Also nestled into the lineup is the Air Jordan 6, Air Jordan 9 and Air Jordan 13. Below you'll find the official images and info – along with early launch dates for the drops coming at the top of the new year. Which releases stand out to you and are must grabs? WMNS Air Jordan 5 Retro Low Arctic Orange/Siren Red-Black 2. 11. 22. $165 Air Jordan 1 High OG Retro Dark Marina Blue/Black-White 2. 16. 22. $170 Air Jordan 12 Retro "Playoffs" Black/Varsity Red-White CT8013-006 2. 19. 22. $200 Air Jordan 5 Retro "Racer Blue" Black/Racer Blue-Metallic Silver 2. 12. 22. $200 Air Jordan 4 Retro "Infrared" Dark Grey/Infrared 23-Black-Cement Grey DH6927-061 2. 5. 22. $200 Air Jordan 4 Retro "Zen Master" Amethyst Wave/Bright Crimson-Black-Cement Grey DH7138-506 3. 19. 22 $210 Air Jordan 3 Retro "Cardinal" White/Light Curry-Cardinal Red-Cement Grey CT8532-126 2. 24. 22. $200 Air Jordan 3 Retro "Muslin" Muslin/University Red-Cement Grey-Sail 3. 26. 22. DH7139-100 $210 Air Jordan 9 Retro Black/University Red-Particle Grey-White CT8019-060 4. xx. 22. $200 Air Jordan 7 Retro SE "Sapphire" Shimmer/Black-Sapphire DJ2636-204 3. 30. 22. $210 Air Jordan 1 High OG Retro "Brotherhood" University Gold/Light Bordeaux-White 555088-706 2. 26. 22. $170 Air Jordan 6 Retro "UNC" White/University Blue-Obsidian CT8529-410 3. 5. 22. $200 WMNS Air Jordan 6 Retro "Mint Foam" White/Pure Platinum-Mint Foam DQ4914-103 3. 8. 22. $190 WMNS Air Jordan 4 Retro "Blank Canvas" Sail/Cement Grey-Fire Red DQ4904-100 $190 Air Jordan 13 Retro "Del Sol" White/University Red-Del Sol-Black 3. 19. 22. $190

After an entire year filled with draws, shock drops, L's and W's ... here is the best of the year. So you didn't get every pair you wanted this year? That's ok. Maybe there were some you slept on, some you swung-and-miss, some you actually hit on. Congrats! This is the best-of-the-best from the last calendar year in sneakers. 30. UNDFTD x Nike Zoom Kobe VI Protro 'Hall of Fame' Kobe Bryant was forever immortalized when he took his rightful place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the spring. After being delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Undefeated x Kobe V Protro was pushed coinciding with his induction - highlighted by a touching speech from his wife, Vanessa. Adorned with a rich gold and true to the Black Mamba with a snakeskin scaled vamp, touched with a transitioning red-to-purple Swoosh and Kobe's two Lakers uniform numbers and his Olympic no. 10. We start this year's list with the one-and-only Kobe Bean Bryant. Mamba Forever. Shop UNDFTD x Nike Zoom Kobe V Protro 29. Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 'British Khaki' Travis Scott's Nike x Jordan Brand collaborations have become a must-have for a large portion of the sneaker community. And that run continued with the release of the "British Khaki" Air Jordan 6. Cactus Jack applies a clean tan sueded boot-like upper to the silhouette with bright Infrared hints that act as a callback to the signature's 1991 origins. Replacing the collar pocket with the stash pocket completes the outdoor aesthetic. Overall, a clean release. Shop Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 28. ALYX x Nike Air Force 1 The Air Force 1 is headed for a massive anniversary in 2022, but ALYX decided to kick the party off a little early with their fresh take on the classic silhouette. Over the decades, the AF1 has had its height altered, its upper-based materials; we've seen it all with the Air Force 1, but the move from ALYX doesn't reinvent the wheel, it simply takes what its given from the AF1 and brings it to a more literal theme. Thanks to the airplane-style buckle clasped holding both ends of the strap together in true Matthew Williams fashion. Shop ALYX x Nike Air Force 1 High 27. Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' Jordan Brand finally reintroduced the fabled "Lightning" Air Jordan 4 to the market after a 15-year hiatus. What seemed like the top rumor across sneaker blogs for seemingly the last five-to-seven years, the wait was finally paid off with a beautiful, high-quality reissue. From its sun-kissed bright yellow suede upper to the deep grey accents and white midsole ... the 2021 re-release was pretty damn perfect and comparable to its 2006 counterpart. Shop Air Jordan 4 Retro 26. Nike Air Max 90 NRG 'Bacon' The reincarnation of DQM's 2004 Air Max 90 collaboration was cooked to perfection. No detail was overlooked, from the brown hints along the midsole and outsole, the pink Swoosh, red toe, tan mudguard ... even down to the presentation and background story. Nike did not leave any meat on the bone when it came to the 2021 reissue of the 'Bacon' Air Max 90 Premium. We give our compliments to the chef! Magnifique! Shop Nike Air Max 90 PRM 25. Air Jordan 1 High OG '85 'Neutral Grey' Classic. Seeing a release in its true form for the first time since 1985, the 'Neutral Grey' Air Jordan 1 High '85 was perfectly timed. It not only continues the re-introduction of the original cut of MJ's first signature but returns an OG colorway as well. In the perfect time where vintage and neutral is in. From the astute details in the tooling from the height, shape, millimeters, color pallet and stamping inside the collar - this is as good as it gets. Shop Air Jordan 1 High '85 24. CNCPTS x Asics Gel-Lyte III 'Otoro' One thing for sure, two things for certain - Concepts is going to take a concept and take is as literal as possible and the release will always be top-tier. With Deon Point at the helm, the Boston brand has made their living with literal interpretations and alliteration with their collaborations. The "Otoro" follows a long list that includes just that and seafood coincidentally enough. Released as part of Asics' 25th anniversary collaborative series, the Gel-Lyte III is given a luscious pigskin suede body with a range of pink hues mirroring its sushi inspiration, down to the 3M hits and wasabi with a second lace. The art of the storytelling personified, class is in session. Shop CNCPTS x Asics Gel-Lyte III 23. Union x Air Jordan 4 30th Anniversary Because of course an Air Jordan release would be no. 23. Chris Gibbs' storefront celebrated three decades of business and contributions to the culture and community with a two-pack remix on 2020's Air Jordan 4 collaboration. Coming in Desert Moss and Taupe Haze color schemes, the fraternal twin projects both garnered their share of excitement and buzz around their release, all while being another feather in the cap for what has been a brilliant run by the Los Angeles shop with Jordan Brand. Shop Union x Air Jordan 4 22. Nike SB Dunk Low 'What the Paul' Paul Rodriguez may be the most recognizable member of the Nike SB roster. The famed professional skateboarder has been with the Swoosh for well over a decade-and-a-half but has not had a signature since the P-ROD 8 in 2014. Not even that can keep P-Rod from the spotlight, with his famed J-ROD cosplay of the Air Jordan 3, to his boxing-themed SB Dunk High celebrating his Mexican American heritage, the "What the Paul" was the final stamp on what has been a successful and prolific run for Rodriguez with the Swoosh. True to Nike SB, true to P-Rod. Shop Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 21. Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog We can absolutely, 100-percent guarantee this will not be Salehe Bembury's only release on the countdown. (Spoiler alert) But when Crocs decided to change the mold of their beloved clog for the first time in the brand's existence with the touch of Salehe, the brand found itself transcending its cult-like following and found itself in the mainstream eye of the sneaker culture with many wanting to have a pair of their own. The Pollex Clog ushered in a new era for Crocs and one that we'll be interested in seeing how the brand maintains the momentum in 2022. Shop Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog 20. adidas Yeezy Foam RNNR If there is one thing Kanye West knows how to do - it is be ahead of the curve. When the Yeezy Boost 350 was initially released, Ye likened it to the Nike Roshe and his desire to have the 350 be the Three Stripes' version of the Roshe. But what Ye did with the Foam RNNR was more akin to Crocs which we've already seen just one release prior on the countdown. The idea to develop a "cooler" Croc was Ye's idea and he succeeded in doing so. Sure, the design and aesthetic may be polarizing, but that comes with the territory with Ye. But you cannot argue with results. Shop Adidas Yeezy Foam RNNR 19. A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 1 High What a year for A Ma Maniére and The Whitaker Group as a whole. Between a certain Air Jordan retro to the Dunk Mid projects from Social Status - the entire team is winning. And from the concrete grew a rose, this rose is the AMA x AJ1. From its breathtaking quality and cracked leather to its skinned Swoosh and collar - vintage motif and hints of a wine-like maroon, the Maniére 1 is picture perfect. There was no denying that this release would land on the year-end countdown. Shop A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 1 High 18. OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 2 Low "design premise: trap the indescribable into the object." – Virgil Abloh When the images began to surface of what would unfortunately be the last release Virgil Abloh gave the world before his untimely passing, the world was not immediately drawn in. Call it the Air Jordan 2 complex; there were questions of can Virgil make the Air Jordan 2 "cool". As he began to take precious time to explain why he selected the Air Jordan 2, it became overwhelmingly evident Virgil was operating in a headspace others simply could not fathom. With the help of a 3D scan of one of MJ's original game-worn Air Jordan 2s, presently crumbling in the Jordan DNA archives, the premise was birthed. And the final result was a piece of art. From the crumbling midsole recreated thanks to a 3D scanned mold to the textures - even MJ's signature across the low-cut lateral quarter, the OFF-WHITE x AJ2 became the perfect final mosaic of Virgil Abloh. Shop OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 2 Low 17. Air Jordan 1 Retro High 'Patent Bred' Sometimes you don't need to reinvent the wheel ... you just need to put a little shine on it. That's what Jordan Brand did with the beloved 'Bred' Air Jordan 1 High Retro. Adorning the classic colorway in a beautiful patent leather motif just in time for the new year. Aside from the dressed-up upper is the embroidered message of "Family" in the inner lining of the retro ... keeping in theme with Jordan Brand's ethos of family, along with a glossy Jumpman hangtag for kicks. A classic is a classic no matter how you slice it. Shop Air Jordan 1 High Retro 16. Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 990 V3 Chicago designer Joe Freshgoods has an eye that many would absolutely love to have. His 2021 project with New Balance was every part excellent storytelling, supreme usage of materials, delectable color swatch selection and overall just hits the mark in every category. The New Balance 900v3 gets a clean tonal brown look with touches of blue, green and the slightest hint of orange that has much range as the great outdoors itself. When you talk about encapsulating a concept into reality, Joe Freshgoods is in a class of his own. Shop Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 900v3 15. Nike Go FlyEase When Nike unveiled the Go FlyEase in February, the first hands-off accessible sneaker for the Swoosh was met with excitement for the inclusiveness it provided. We've seen FlyEase from Nike beginning nearly a decade ago across the LeBron signature line and the Air Jordan line but this was different. This was a sneaker for all, but most importantly a tool - a resource - a beacon of hope for the many across the world who's disabilities may not allow them to tie their shoes. And in a world where inclusion continues to be paramount and rightfully so, the FlyEase go will continue to be at the forefront of that. Shop Nike Go FlyEase 14. Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Low Bad Bunny was everywhere in 2021. He kicked off his year at WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view; found himself in a highly celebrated WrestleMania tag-team match where he shocked the world. He announced a tour for 2022, and in-between all of that, Sanbenito found time to drop three collaborations with the Three Stripes. And none more appropriate with his stage name than the spring release of the "Easter Egg" colorway of the Forum Low. Shades of pastel pink personified the fabled Easter Bunny but given some attitude thanks to Bad Bunny. Shop Bad Bunny x Adidas Forum Low 13. Fragment x Sacai x Nike LDWaffle When Sacai touched the Nike Waffle in 2019, the double stacked everything was nothing short of cushioned, casual greatness. Having spawned a slew of colorways and mesh and nylon iteration - the obvious step for Sacai thereafter was to collaborate amongst peers. Hiroshi Fujiwara being one of those said peers. Adding just a slight touch of Fragment branding and signature imagery, the Sacai LDWaffle was given a fourth chapter with the tri-branded collaboration. This one however, sticks out from the crowd. Shop Fragment x Sacai x Nike LDWaffle 12. Patta x Nike Air Max 1 Patta's love affair with "Trainers" as the Europeans calls them continues to shine through with yet another Air Max project. But what immediately stands out with this Air Max 1 ... the re-designed mudguard. Armed with a burnt orange, the wavy cut-out gives Tinker Hatfield's classic silhouette a look that has never been seen before on the model. Simply dubbed the "Monarch", this Air Max 1 is king over all others in 2021. Shop Patta x Nike Air Max 1 11. KITH x Asics Gel-Lyte V 'Salmon Toe' If you purchased, Ronnie Fieg's KXTH decade celebratory book, you may have noticed the hidden gem on the inner back cover ... the 'Salmon Toe' Gel-Lyte V. In 2011, Fieg's suede masterpiece took the Gel-Lyte III, which was part of the retro resurgence for the silhouette and became Fieg's early calling card. The Black Friday release was a callback to yesteryear, as part of KITH's 10th anniversary, from the deep and rich navy tones to the beautiful salmon colored perforated toe box. Fieg returns to the Gel-Lyte V to rekindle the vibes of a decade prior. Mission accomplished. Shop KITH x Asics Gel-Lyte V 10. South Park x adidas Campus 80s 'Towelie' 4/20 is usually full of sneakers with green motifs and rightfully so, all things considered. But adidas took the concept and brilliantly collaborated with South Park to utilize Matt Stone and Trey Parker's always smoked-out towel, Towelie to bring a fun-loving take on the smoker's holiday. With a chenille upper, the old school adidas sport Towelie's eyes on the tongue, that change to red when "blazed" by the sun. Fun and on brand for South Park and the holiday. Shop South Park x adidas Campus 80s 9. Parra x Nike SB Dunk Low 'Abstract Art' “Coming from landscapes, nature elements ... it's like soil, it's like earth, it's the floor, the ground you skate on.” – Piet Parra When the 2020 Summer Olympics were pushed out to this year due to COVID-19, the long-awaited debut of skateboarding on the world stage was delayed. But in that time, Parra did beautiful to capture the world uniting with an extrapolated design that can only be described as "abstract art". Hence, where the collaboration gets its nickname and with that, safely kickflipping into a top-10 spot. Shop Parra x Nike SB Dunk Low 8. Travis Scott x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low Until this point, we have not seen the Fragment Design x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1, so it's safe to say the High will net a top-five spot for the year. The inverse of the High comes with the Fragment x Travis x Air Jordan 1 Low. Sporting a sail inverted Swoosh, the look is not only clean but the silhouette is functional all year long, but especially in the summer months. Arguably, the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low has outshined the High with now its second release, but a top-10 sneaker of 2021 undoubtedly. Shop Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low 7. Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 High Retro 'Freeze Out' If there's a release in 2021 that checks every single box, it would be the Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 High Retro. Detailing the story of MJ's first NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis where his All-Star teammates allegedly "froze out" MJ finished the 1985 iteration with only seven points. Marcus Jordan took the timeless 'Chicago' Air Jordan 1 and spoke to the game's nickname with subtle icy detailing over the paneling and beautiful translucent outsole equipped with stars as a nod to the All-Star Game branding. Storytelling; check. Classic colorway; check. Chaotic release; double-triple check. Shop Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 High Retro 6. Nike LeBron 9 Retro 'Watch the Throne' "This might be the return of the throne ..." - Jay-Z In 2021 not only did Jay-Z and Ye reunite on a track for the first time in years, but the LeBron 9 made its long awaited return, and came with a surprise. Bringing forth the coveted, 'Watch the Throne' colorway from 2011. Originally exclusively for LeBron, Ye and Jay ... the sample was crafted with grace and luxury taste, in the same spirit of the luxury rap from the album and befitting a king. A release that we surely never thought we'd actually see, we came close with the LeBron vote earlier in the year which put the even rarer gold colorway up for release, but as fate would have it, the king taketh but the king also giveth. Shop Nike LeBron 9 Retro 5. Salehe Bembury x New Balance 200R 'Water Be The Guide' Since departing Versace, Salehe Bembury has been free to create and all the ideas in his mind are coming forth. Perhaps, none more eye catching than the New Balance 200R collaborations. The follow-up to 2020's initial offering, this fuzzy blue and earth-toned beauty nicknamed 'Water Be The Guide' is a stream of consciousness and design that fits the aesthetics of both collaborators. And adding actor, Jesse Williams into the mix for the product shoot was a solid touch. Shop Salehe Bembury x New Balance 200R 4. Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low Supreme x Nike SB flipped their original 2003 SB Dunk High and cut the top off to convert the star-filled collaboration into a SB Dunk Low. Armed with a new set of colors that catch the eye; from a slime green to royal blue and black and buttery brown, this wasn't just scaling down the High into a Low, but taking the extra step to try a couple new feels. And in true Supreme fashion, it comes with a cult-mainstream following. Shop Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low 3. Travis Scott x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High When you take two of the most coveted Air Jordan 1 High Retros; 2014's Fragment Design x Air Jordan 1 High and 2019's Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 High - you know hype is going to be at a fever pitch. This crossover between Fragment x La Flame x Jordan Brand isn't just hype but it's a flawless execution of three ideas living harmoniously together to create something so mind-blowing. And the result, comes our no. 3 release of 2021. Shop Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 High 2. OFF-WHITE x Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Lemonade' No exaggeration, Virgil Abloh absolutely went in on this design. The monochromatic Air Force 1 has been seen before from the Chicago native. From the white and black iterations to the MCA all-blue base, but this one ... this canary yellow was a fresh squeezed take on the concept that has proven to not be on its way out anytime soon. With a shimmery silver leather Swoosh and bold black "AIR" on the midsole, this was a mid-summer classic when it restocked. The icing on the cake for another banner year from Virgil. "VIRGIL FOREVER" Shop OFF-WHITE x Nike Air Force 1 Low 1. A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Raised By Women' "The inspiration around the A Ma Maniére 3 was actually rooted in my first experience with Jordan Brand. The 3 was the first shoe that my mom ever brought." – James Whitner The A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Raised By Women' was the manifestation of taking real-life experiences and encapsulating those experiences into what was an early contender for "sneaker of the year". And since its release back in March, the sneaker has held pole position tightly with no signs of relinquishing the crown - fighting off contenders along the way. From its vintage and gracefully aged look, to it the neutral grey pallet, pristine stitching ... simply put, there was no more obvious choice. The Maniére masterpiece was the frontrunner for the no. 1 spot and held pole position for the next nine months. Shop A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 Retro

Kobe's Slam Dunk Contest kicks are back Twenty-five years is quite a long time and a lot can happen in that time. It's being reported that Kobe Bryant's 1997 Slam Dunk Contest-winning adidas silhouette is returning in 2022 for its 25th anniversary. In the wake of Bryant's estate choosing not to renew his contract with Nike, a little over a year after his passing – the door was then left open for his adidas silhouettes and signatures to possibly return and that is exactly what we have with the Lakers-themed adidas EQT Elevation. Retaining the "Crazy" moniker that the Three Stripes has adopted since Bryant left the company for sneaker free agency and Nike thereafter, the silhouette returns to the place it first gained notoriety; Cleveland. Releasing in February 2022 coinciding with the NBA All-Star Game's return to the city for its 75th anniversary, as it did in '97 for the league's 50th anniversary. Peep the images below and stick with Sole-U for more info as it comes forth. adidas Crazy 97 EQT "Slam Dunk Contest" GY4520 2. xx. 22.

Ducks fly together The perks of being a student-athlete, alumni or member of the University of Oregon family are pretty damn sweet. Take it from Oregon alum and known sneaker reporter, Nick DePaula who recently showcased the 'Oregon' Air Jordan 8 PE. For the first time, the Black Duck makes an appearance - stitched onto a soft and fuzzy chenille tongue accent. Adorned mostly in white with black accenting, bright Kelly Green and lime outsole, the player exclusive has reached a small group, like alum Sabrina Ionescu. Have a look below and tell us where this ranks among the Oregon Air Jordan PEs.

Winter never stood a chance The annual KITH x adidas Terrex partnership is back for yet another winter and Ronnie Fieg x the Three Stripes are turning up the heat on the season. A dynamic 36-piece assortment takes from the snowy mountains and rugged terrain of Aspen, Colorado, while combining the elements and ethos that adidas Terrex was developed for. In the collection you'll find puffer jackets to crewnecks; compression tops to the adidas Skychaser LT MID GTX boot and even an Oakley Mod 5 helmet for all your winter action sport activities. Explore the lookbook after the jump, the collection releases as part of the Monday Program online at KITH and at the KITH Aspen pop-up shop, open all through the month of December. KITH for adidas Terrex Collection 12. 13. 21. KITH Aspen Pop-Up Shop Location 228 S Mill St, Aspen, CO. images via KITH

Time is certainly moving ... it has been five years since the initial release of the 'Beluga' Yeezy Boost 350 V2. And as we've seen with other colorways of the silhouette, the introduction of a 3M reflective variation. Donning the exact same neutral upper as its predecessor and laser orange stripe cutting across the lateral upper ... all is met with touches of 3M that come to life once touched by the light. The release comes just one week before Christmas, dropping online at adidas and select retailers. Is this is a gift you'd like to unwrap from under your tree? See the official images below with pricing for the entire family. adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Beluga Reflective GW1229 12. 18. 21. $240 adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Beluga Reflective GW1230 12. 18. 21. $160 adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Beluga Reflective GW1231 12. 18. 21. $160

Holiday Heat The holidays are all about gifts and prosperity and labors of love, and that's what Converse is handing out this holiday season. Spreading holiday cheer all December long. With collaborations from A Cold Wall, Comme des Garçons and Carhartt WIP leading the way, you'll find other gems including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Pro Leather, and pairs from the 'Peace & Unity' collection. From the classic Chuck Taylor All-Star to Pro Leather Ox, the gang is all here. The fun begins December 1st and continues throughout the month. Scroll through the selection below and to keep up with all the drops, you can subscribe at Converse and have updates directly to your phone.

Releasing in a seasonal autumnal color scheme, this YZY QNTM is for the entire family as the lifestyle iteration of the basketball Yeezy silhouette is finally set to drop. With varying shades of brown across the magnetic wavy upper pattern, the tonal experience is anchored by a black heel and collar and a sandy suede toebox. Scroll through the official images after the jump alongside the release information. December 3rd is when the YZY QNTM will drop in its latest colorway online at adidas and select retailers. Are you feeling the upcoming release? adidas YZY QNTM Amber Tint GX1331 12. 3. 21. $250 adidas YZY QNTM Kids Amber Tint GX1332 12. 3. 21. $180 adidas YZY QNTM Infants Amber Tint GX1333 12. 3. 21. $160

Virgil Abloh challenged everything and won The fashion world was rocked Sunday by the news of the passing of American designer, Virgil Abloh. At only 41 years of age, Abloh succumbed to a rare and aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma, a battle in which he chose to keep private since his diagnosis in 2019. Amidst a diagnosis that only two short years later proved to be fatal, Abloh worked with a vigor and an energy that was unrivaled in the space in which he made his name. "Defining the gray area between between black and white as the color of Off-White. " - Virgil Abloh Born on September 30, 1980 in Rockford, Illinois. Abloh was the son of Ghanaian immigrants; his mother, a seamstress - his father, managed a paint company. So, it only was predestined for Virgil to follow in his parents footsteps in some capacity, however the final product exceed those early dreams of the Chicago kid. Not taking a conventional route into the guarded world of fashion, Abloh's spark came from architecture. Upon graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, Abloh would obtain his Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2006. He famously interned at Fendi alongside Kanye West in 2009 and made his unique artistic mark in the world of graphic design and famously put his touch on various album covers from; West's 2010 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in which he served as Art Director, to the gold foil on 2011's Watch the Throne, 2013's Yeezus - just to name a few. However, it was in 2012 Abloh's first mainstream venture into fashion was birthed in Pyrex Vision. The deeply historic, rich and at times almost-gothic imagery was the calling card of Pyrex Vision. Bold and the depiction strong visuals began to entered Abloh into the conversation a new streetwear renaissance; where streetwear was as luxurious as the high fashion Pyrex Vision emulated and challenged in both product quality and price point. "In a large part streetwear is seen as cheap. What my goal has been is to add an intellectual layer to it and make it credible." - Virgil Abloh In 2013, Abloh founded OFF-WHITE and it would become his masterpiece. His canvas for his thoughts, his visions, his directions. By 2017, everything Abloh touched was instantly turned into gold. His Midas touch was expanded by leaps and bounds from fashion, to artwork and art direction on album covers, multiple collaborations with Nike, Markerad collection with IKEA and becoming the first African-American artistic director in the 167-year existence of Louis Vuitton in 2018. The latter shattered a glass ceiling within the fashion industry; which has been known to have deeply racial motives and practices through dedication, persistence, education, execution and authenticity to himself. Never compromising his moral compass or being ashamed of his African roots or humble beginnings, but to prove that a man of dark skin can reach heights once perceived to be unachievable and serves as inspiration for the next generation of African-American designers and those with aspirations to follow the blueprint - the free game that Abloh has now left the world. And by the conclusion of 2018, was named to Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. The man who challenged everything and won - that is how Abloh is to be remembered. It is how we chose to remember him. Not simply a man who created product that we wear and enjoy, not just the diagonal stripes and zip ties or the dynamic OFF or WHITE on his work, and his famous use of "QUOTATIONS". Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive of LVMH said of Abloh after the announcement of his passing, "Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom." He challenged the systems in place in fashion, in architecture, in art, in life. His perspective was just that - to speak realistically to lucid metaphors with such a confidence that your mind had no choice but to agree and understand what you were witnessing and experiencing was indeed real and larger than the moment in time in which it happened. Whether it was an expression of art from his exhibits in New York, Chicago, Boston or Paris where he weeped tears of joy as he saw his visions once again come to life at the unveiling of the first Louis Vuitton menswear line under his direction and tearful embrace with West. Abloh's ability to communicate what he was envisioning and translating it to product or into words or into accessories as concrete metaphors separates him from his peers. And even in this moment, as the world mourns and grieves the loss of a giant in streetwear, a titan in sneaker culture, an aristocrat of design and pioneer for diversity in high fashion - the legacy of Abloh is undeniable. He challenged everything and won. Abloh is survived by his wife, Shannon and their two children. May he rest in peace.

Nike's hands-free silhouette, the Go FlyEase is undoubtedly one of 2021's best releases. The perfect crossover between functionality and design, the model which was designed with accessibility at its core, is back with a clean blue and crimson look. Easy on, easy off is still the motto and offers a fresh look for a silhouette that the masses have been seeking since its release in April. No release date to report as of yet, however official images suggests launch is coming soon. Stay with Sole-U for details as they come forth. Nike Go FlyEase Blue/Crimson CW5883-400 xx. xx. 21. $120

Cozy elegance Not only is this the most wonderful time of the year, but it is indeed the coziest time of year. Time to sit around the fireplace, with a warm beverage or a wine of choice and just relax. Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God imprint has mastered the cool, minimalistic, high-end aesthetic and does so again with the Home collection. Featuring lounge wear for around the house, the collection comes in 'Cement' and staple, black motifs. The vibes are immaculate. Explore the lookbook after the jump, the collection releases Black Friday online at Fear of God. Fear of God Home Collection 11. 26. 21. - Fear of God Release, 12. 3. 21. Global Release