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Since linking with Benito, adidas has been challenged, not only in design ... but in activation as well. Earlier in the year – adidas sent a selection of lucky winners to Bad Bunny's home of Puerto Rico to celebrate the summer launch of the sky blue colorway of the Last Forum silhouette. Now with winter fully here, adidas plays off the duality of Puerto Rico's "eternal summer" with a wintery white motif. The model sports accenting grey Three Stripes overlays on the paneling and available exclusively through the adidas Confirmed app. But wait, there's more ... adidas is also offering 1,500 fans the opportunity to visit the world's first Ice Store. And as you guest it, the space is completely frozen, including frozen beach elements but it has all the feel of summery. Definitely, some mental gymnastics at play – but it brings home the duality of the colorway and Benito but also expands upon the activations we've seen from the duo in 2022. Details on how you can be one of the 1,500 can be found below. The Bad Bunny x adidas Last Forum launches in the wintery colorway on December 10th. To continue generating conversation and expectation around this drop and seeking to involve the community, this activation will last only 3 days, from December 8th to 10th, and 500 winners per day will be able to attend. In other words, only 1,500 participants will get the opportunity to enjoy the first ICE STORE in the world. Step-by-step on how to participate: From December 1st to 5th: Consumers will be able to register on the app CONFIRMED to purchase the silhouettes and win the chance to experience the ICE STORE. From December 6th to 7th: Winners will be notified via the app and will be able to obtain the Last Forum and the exclusive experience with the coordinates of the location, date, and time. From December 8th to 10th: A total of 500 winners per day will have access to the store from 8 am to 5 pm. Bad Bunny x adidas Last Forum Cloud White/Clear Onix-Chalk White 12. 10. 22. $160

The first retro run for KD's signature line The year is 2011 ... the Nike Zoom KD III is in the middle of its run and the showcase of the NBA's brightest talent is descending upon "The City of Angels". Kevin Durant has supplanted himself as a top talent in the association - as a marksman shooter, creator of space and an unguardable pull-up jumper. Now with his third Nike signature model, the young Durant takes center stage in Los Angeles. The last of the traditional East versus West (blue versus red) color scheme, Durant's Zoom KD III shined across the multicolored hardwood flooring of Staples Center with a blurred design on the underlay and a full leather overlay and full red semi-translucent outsole. In the decade that followed, many wondered when or even if Durant's signature line would receive a full retro treatment. The 'White/Photo Blue' KD IV returned as part of the "Think 16" playoff collection in 2018, it was the first time any Durant model had received any sort of a retro treatment. And when asked about the possibility of a retro, KD said in a piece on his Boardroom platform in 2021 (celebrating the decade anniversary of the KD IV), the challenge when it came to a retro was: "Being able to look the same way it did 10 years ago but play like we play now, that's the challenge." – Kevin Durant He later concluded that thought with the proclamation, "retros are on the way." The declaration displayed KD's desire for a Protro-like retro; that coined by Kobe Bryant who sought an upgraded modern version of his signatures when Nike began to retro his line. Now armed with hope for fans, Durant recently on a trip to Portland warmed up in an all-black KD III – which in Nike lure is the motif used for sample product. Durant would then talk about pulling out the silhouette on an episode of The Etcs. with co-host Eddie Gonzalez. All of which has led us to official images surfacing of the 'All-Star' KD III in retro form. Are you excited for the return – what other KD signatures and colorways would you like to see return? Update: The Nike Zoom KD III 'All-Star' is officially returning on Friday, February 10th and will be available via SNKRS. Nike Zoom KD III Retro "All-Star" Challenge Red/White-Black DV0835-600 2. 10. 23. $130

Ever hear the story about the goat and the fish? If there is anything Michael Jordan might love more than basketball – you could probably narrow that list down to family; his favorite tequila, Cincoro ... which he's an owner of, cigars, competition of virtually any kind, and boating. The latter including fishing as well. At several points in time over the years, we've seen MJ from his superyacht – his newest one, purchased in 2019 for a stunning and slight (for him) $80 million can probably be seen somewhere near his fishing boat dubbed "Catch 23". Safe to say the goat loves to fish. As Art Basel approaches, Miami retailer SoleFly – owned and operated by MJ's brother-in-law, Carlos Prieto. And as what has become tradition more-or-less for the shop during the first week in December, is a collaborative Air Jordan release. In the past we've gotten an Air Jordan 1 High Retro and Air Jordan 16 Retro around this time, but also other signatures in years past; like the XX3 and Air Jordan 17 Low Retro. The upcoming AJ13 however is marine friendly, thanks to its sandy Muslin and Gum Light Brown look with Celestine Blue overlay and grey underlay. But tying the theme together even more is the aquatic insoles and reflected water on the top of the packaging. Expect to hit the seven seas with this release on December 2nd at SoleFly and SNKRS. See the official images and capsule collection after the jump. SoleFly x Air Jordan 13 Retro Muslin/Light Smoke Grey-Gum Light Brown-Celestine Blue DX5763-100 12. 2. 22. $225

It is no mere coincidence that during the world's largest international football (soccer) tournament that adidas would take the time to unveil a collaborative effort that bridges two hallmarks of the Three Stripes; that being the pitch and Originals. Enlisting the assistance of partner Pharrell Williams, adidas harmoniously meshes Williams' Humanrace sub-label, which carries its own mission of uniting the diverse melting pot that is the human race with the game that unites the globe ... all while using a classic adidas model. The capsule collection serves as a time machine, utilizing adidas DNA and heritage within its football division to create new product featuring knitted jerseys, shorts and ripstop jacket. On one end of the spectrum is the Night Grey and White Cloud motif – classic Three Stripes; but then you also find 'Semi Screaming Green', 'Hazy Orange' and 'Light Yellow' schemes across the collection. The Pharrell Williams x adidas Humanrace Samba capsule will launch on December 2nd online at adidas, as well as the Confirmed app and select global retailers. Pharrell Williams x adidas Humanrace Samba Cloud White/Night Grey-Light Brown HP3383 12. 2. 22. $120 Night Grey/Core Black-Light Brown HP3384 12. 2. 22. $120 Pharrell Williams x adidas Humanrace Samba Capsule Collection 12. 2. 22. $80-$150

Until I find the only words I know that you ... When Drake boldly proclaimed he'd been hot since the birth of his son as the opening line to Certified Lover Boy's "Champagne Poetry", he was correct. Since those words in September 2021, we've seen Nike x Drake's NOCTA division continue to pick up steam thanks to seasonal drops and the Hot Step silhouette which grabbed its influence from an ACG cult classic. But much like Drake's first ventures with the Swoosh under Jordan Brand, we find the artist's touch on a mainstream classic; previously it was the Air Jordan 4, 8, 10 and 12 Retros – this time ... in 2022, it's the Air Force 1. While in the midst of a banner 40th anniversary, Bruce Kilgore's design gets a bit of a tweak, but still keeps the integrity of the original design language. Releasing in the beloved 'Triple White' palette, the 'CLB' or 'Love You Forever' NOCTA AF1 boldly personifies Drake's love for his mother, Sandra Graham. "Sandra's rose" dedicated this Air Force 1 to her and his favorite childhood book. Sporting a tumbled leather body, the AF1's signature embossed stars have been converted into hearts, befitting the theme. And the signature AIR cut out on the lateral midsole has been removed for the phrase "Love You Forever" after the 1986 children's book. Additionally, the silhouette comes with the NOCTA insignia on the left heel and printed on the insole. The packaging is a muted and calming baby blue with a hint of gold script – while the shoe itself comes with an extra set of laces and full alphabet beaded lacelocks. Release is scheduled between December 1st and 2nd for overseas retailers with a US release to follow shortly behind. NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 "Love You Forever" White/White-White CZ8065-100 12. 2. 22. (European release) $TBA

Since entering the marketplace, New Balance's 9060 has quietly been one of the unsung models of 2022, and it has fit perfectly with everything the Boston-rooted juggernaut has built this year. Only having released in a few color schemes, a new neutral colorway has entered the mix. Eerily reminiscent of the 'Mindful Gray' motif from the summer; this late-autumn, early-winter 'Ivory' look takes a predominantly beige design from the leather overlays, to the mesh underlay and the touches of suede sprinkled in. Accentuating the look is a blend of pink outlining the N logo and a muted greyish-blue mixed hue with full grey touches on the outsole pods. Because it wouldn't be New Balance without its timeless grey color. As for a release, the colorway is not on the docket for a stateside launch – but that doesn't mean one isn't in the works. For now, release is scheduled for December 3rd at select European retailers. New Balance 9060 "Ivory" Ivory Cream/Pink Sand U9060WCG 12. 3. 22. (European release) $150 images via END

Capping off the year of the 2. It is quite fitting that when you look at 2022, that it would indeed become "the year of the two (2)". Whether it was the bevy of collaborations that Jordan Brand unleashed in 2022 featuring the Air Jordan 2 and Air Jordan 2 Low or the capstone that comes in the form of one of the two original color schemes, it's been a banner year for the polarizing signature model. Back in February, we penned "The Curious Case of the Air Jordan 2", the op-ed looked to dissolve the love-hate relationship between sneakerheads and the second signature model – to which [at the end] we called for Jordan Brand to release the original colorways but in a premium manner similar to the Italian Leather crafted 1987 OGs. Well, we have one of those – the latter we'll have to wait and see. But with Jordan Brand's remastered initiative continuing to evolve, never say never on that front. Paying descriptive attention to the 1986-87 original, the AJ2 Retro is a near one-to-one retro of the original. From the wings on the tongue, its height; the slope and shape of the mold, down to the hangtag and internal packaging that called for notable AJ2 collectors to help piece together the final touches. The smooth white upper coupled with the reptilian textured overlay and deep Chicago Bulls red palette brings this beauty back to life. Will you be looking to cop to round out your year? Air Jordan 2 Retro OG "Chicago" White/Varsity Red-Black DX2454-106 12. 30. 22. $200

A lesson in surreality Perhaps, arguably, debatably the most delightful delicacy in all of Massachusetts, the lobster is once again on the menu. Boston mainstay Concepts is adding a new colorway to its 'Lobster' series. Beginning in 2008, the storefront has collaborated with the Swoosh with a language unique to "The Bay State". "The Lobster Dunk series is not only a hallmark for Concepts, we’re proud to say it part of cementing the incredible legacy of Nike SB." – Deon Point, CNCPTS Creative Director The latest catch features the lobster in its most recognizable color, orange. But also, the collection itself expands upon not only the Nike SB series but takes cues from Salvador Dali’s depictions of lobsters. Dali, known for his surrealism style plays the catalyst for the massive 130-piece collection featuring in-house apparel and accessories from Concepts, in addition to some additive pieces including an official collaboration with the Dali estate and Bearbrick. Release of the collection will drop December 1st, while the 'Orange Lobster' Dunk will drop December 2nd in-store and online at Concepts. And will be available on SNKRS via SNKRS Pass between the 2nd and 4th. CNCPTS x Nike SB Dunk Low PRM "Orange Lobster" Orange Frost/Electro Orange-White FD8776-800 12. 2. 22. $TBA

STRIKE!!! 🎳 British boutique, END finds themselves taking from a timeless pastime and bringing it to "Lane 10" in concert with fabled Japanese brand, A Bathing Ape; affectionately known as BAPE. This seven-piece capsule collection spins forward the sport of bowling, the culture, fashion and aesthetics that goes along with it. Utilizing the Bape Sta as the anchor, the silhouette features a split upper with the lateral side in a deep green and the medial – a deep burgundy tinted, old school red that features a flipped color blocking on the star overlay jetting across the quarter paneling. Accentuating the model is the soft eggshell white toe box, eyestay, heel, lining and laces - and a deep gum bottom completing the standard bowling shoe look. As previously mentioned, the collection encapsulates a premium wool and leather varsity letterman's jacket, bowling buttoned shirt, tees – fitting of the theme and comes complete with a bowling ball and pin. The collection drops December 3rd at END, sign up for the draw for the entire collection by following the link. END x A Bathing Ape Bape Sta "Bowling" White/Green-Red CU9307-106 12. 3. 22. $265 END x A Bathing Ape "Bowling" Capsule Collection 12. 3. 22. $105-$880 images via END

Remember the Alamo This run for the ultra-beloved Nike Air Max Penny 1 is proving to be incredibly fruitful as each of the original color schemes have now returned in 2022. Following the 'Orlando' and 'Home' palettes, the predominantly black beauty has a confirmed launch date. After being worn by Hardaway during the 1996 All-Star Game in San Antonio, the smooth black nubuck touted upper is back once more with its Varsity Royal pipping and Metallic Silver accenting – just as it did in 2014 when the colorway made its then-lone retro appearance. Release of this classic Penny 1 colorway is set to kick off a busy November slate for the Swoosh and will drop at select Nike Sportswear retailers. Are you looking to complete the OG set? Nike Air Max Penny 1 "All-Star Game" Black/Metallic Silver-Varsity Royal DN2487-002 11. 1. 22. $170

And in a blaze of glory, just like that ... the Puma Blaze of Glory is BACK! Sneakersnstuff (SNS) lends their hand to the mid-2000s silhouette with a down-to-earth motif that is a premium rendition of '90s inspired runner. Having first released in 2006, the TRINOMIC cushioning technology filled model is equipped with layers of premium leather and suede blended across seasonal earth tones, matching additional laces – all of which is stamped by co-branding between SNS x Puma on the tongue and extends to the stamps on the insoles and the packaging itself in a matching green look. Have a look at the editorial shots below featuring the UK's Kojey Radical. The drop takes place on October 21st with sign-up registration beginning on the SNS app (Apple Appstore, Google Play) on October 20th. Any additional pairs will be made available online on SNS's website after the sign-up period. SNS x Puma Blaze of Glory Ivory Glow-Winter Moss-Rosin 386591-01 10. 21. 22. $139

An original colorway returns 2004's Team USA friendly Nike Zoom LeBron 2 is making a return after a much anticipated build-up. Since Nike began retro production of LeBron's greatest hits from his signature line in 2017 – the LeBron 2 dropped its first retro from the vault last month in the form of the exquisite 'Maccabi' PE, and now the first from the original in-line run comes this month. Constructed as a true 1-to-1 from the OG, the retro boasts its bold white leather overlays at the toe cap, midfoot and collar ... the accenting Midnight Navy underlays, NIKE font fixed across the strap prominently; along with touches in various spots such as the Zoom Air unit and old school stitched LeBron logo on the lateral paneling. And if that's not enough, the Varsity Crimson touches from the Swooshes to the crown. Release is scheduled for October 25th to the tune of $210 on SNKRS and at select retailers. Nike Zoom LeBron 2 Retro "USA" White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Crimson DR0826-100 10. 25. 22. $210