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The Swoosh is sneaking the Air Kukini back into the fold, ever so quietly. Originally released in 2000 as part of the revered Alpha Project program, the runner's prominent feature was the cage that sat atop the upper. For those unfamiliar with the Kukini, Stüssy recently borrowed from its DNA to comprise their 2020 Nike Air Zoom Spiridon hybrid collaboration. Now returning in its original form, the Kukini finds itself in four dynamic colorways. Spread across solids, patterns, gradients ... the water-like runner can be expected to release soon in the US, as evident by the official images and the releases in subsequent territories across the globe. Which of these upcoming colorways pique your interest? Scroll for the official images below and keep your eyes peeled on our Twitter channel for release details as they come forth. Nike Air Kukini DV0659-201 xx. xx. 22. $135 Nike Air Kukini White/Black-Lemon Venom-Aurora Green DV1902-100 xx. xx. 22. $135 Nike Air Kukini Summit White/Aviator Grey-Mystic Navy DV1894-100 xx. xx. 22. $135 Nike Air Kukini Black/Multi-Color-Kumquat-White DJ6418-001 xx. xx. 22. $135

Iconic designer, Wilson Smith III once said when describing the ethos of the Nike Air More Uptempo, "I think generally, the mid ‘90s were just a bigger-than-life time." And when the silhouette bursted onto the scene in 1996, the bold and dynamic, AIR that overlays the upper on the lateral and medial walls were the main attraction that drew fans in. Sitting on top of a full length air unit in the midsole with window cutouts, the colorways over time have become as bold as the model itself. From various reincarnations of the Air More Uptempo from Supreme, and in-house at Nike and its reach has been felt across Cactus Plant Flea Market and the Air Force 1 – and even after all of those fun takes, the model can still return to simplistic sophistication. As evident by this crisp white beauty with subtle hits of Midnight Navy constructing the Swooshes at the toe, heel and midsole. Release of this Air More Uptempo is slated for May 17th on SNKRS and at select Nike Sportswear retailers. Update: The Air More Uptempo will now release in this colorway on June 7th. Nike Air More Uptempo White/Midnight Navy-White DH8011-100 6. 7. 22. $160

New twist on a '90s classic There is perhaps no greater era of Nike Basketball than the mid-1990s ... the silhouettes, the signature athletes, the aura that was around hardwood footwear at that time was unlike anything we've seen. In the midst of that was a silhouette, made popular in-part by Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame point guard, Jason Kidd – the Nike Air Zoom Flight 95. With its iconic "bug eyes" nestled into the midsole, exposed carbon fiber plating, basketball-like wavy stitching across the nubuck upper, the silhouette is a continued favorite no matter the year Nike chooses to retro it. With the OG 'Black/White' palette returning in the very near future, Supreme is first to the punch with a completely new and dynamic twist on the classic model. Paisley prints found on bandanas swarm the upper and midsole across three monochromatic color schemes. The traditional nubuck is upgraded to a thicker suede across a Black, University Blue and Hemp; coupled with Supreme branding on the tongue and around the bug eye in the midsole. Scroll for official images below, as release is slated for Thursday, May 5th – online at Supreme. Supreme x Nike Air Flight 95 5. 5. 22. $160

From the GOAT's baseball days ⚾️ When Michael Jordan retired in 1993 from professional basketball and opted to pursue a career in professional baseball, the immediate question was "why?", and once the initial shock wore off and the world realized the GOAT was trading in slam dunks for stolen bases, the pursuit was in full swing. As described by Jerry Reinsdorf in The Last Dance, the sheer volume of media attention caused the White Sox organization to begin MJ at the Double-A minor league level with the Birmingham Barons. But along MJ's journey, was a stop in Arizona with the Scottsdale Scorpions, where while Nike was unsure of his status in basketball, began to outfit Jordan with cleated variations of his signatures. One pair of MJ's size 13 Air Jordan 10 Cleat PEs was put up for auction in 2020 in conjunction with Stadium Goods, but either a second pair (or the same pair) has made its way to Index Portland and can be had for a smooth $10,000. Would you drop the cash for this piece of history?

Round two As 2021 drew to a close, Salehe Bembury's Crocs Pollex Clog collaboration certainly had the sneaker world in a frenzy. The project saw the first revamp of the silhouette's mold and as many tried, the sought after Pollex Clog is now going for amounts on the secondary market we've never seen for a Crocs release. And if the pandemonium of the initial launch was not enough for you, we get to do it all over again next month. Salehe took to Instagram with a teaser video of three new monochromatic color schemes of the collaboration. From a green with envy, grassy solid color to an ominous, rocky grey and a muted purple palette, the next trio is officially on the horizon. Stay with Sole-U for more info as release details are made more concrete.

Back in late-January, the first official looks at a Hello Kitty x Nike collaboration surfaced, in the form of apparel to coincide with the long-awaited launch. Essentially two decades have passed since the elusive partnership essentially fell through, but at long last, patience is indeed a virtue. We know that the a brand new Nike Air Presto will be front-and-center, that stays true to the Presto's DNA. A full length, one-piece graphic printed "University Blue" upper touted with Kitty White all over, shows that cats perhaps more than nine lives. Adding to the fun is a bold bow on the tongue and Kitty White's depiction on the TPU molded heel. Release is rumored to take place May 27th. Sole-U will have additional release details as they come forth. Hello Kitty x Nike Air Presto University Blue/Black-White-Light Crimson DV3770-400 5. 27. 22. $140

The year was 2009, and Kanye West and Nike made history. With the release of the Nike Air Yeezy, the Chicago emcee and producer became the first non-athlete to have their own signature sneaker with the brand. The silhouette was a high-cut, basketball-inspired build with DNA taken from the Air Jordan 3 and infused with Ye's own style and flair, the Air Yeezy quickly became one of the most sought after pairs of the year. And the popularity only grew a short three years later when the sequel released. Fast forward to 2022, Ye is under the adidas banner, but has been relatively outspoken when it comes to his desire to collaborate with Jordan Brand. And the Air Yeezy 1 and 2 are garnering well within the five-figure range. Enter Size?. The storefront is raffling the 'Zen Grey' Air Yeezy 1 in a charity auction they're dubbing, "re-size?". The mission statement of the initiative is, "championing sneaker collecting culture and how its importance can help a broader spectrum of people." The first installment in the series will run Size? members £10, with proceeds will go to charity including Blueprint for all. The raffle is live through April 29th and happening only on the Size? app .

The international player. Luka Dončić has been a dynamo since day one in the association, and the Dallas Mavericks All-Star joins an exclusive class. At just 23 years old, Dončić is a signature athlete with Jordan Brand. Co-headlining the young regime of Jordan Brand endorsed athletes, alongside Zion Williamson, who presently is in the run of his first signature model. Dončić debuted the signature over the weekend in his return to game action during the Mavericks's first-round matchup with the Jazz. Carrying a low profile similar to the Jordan Delta, the Luka 1 debuts the IsoPlate system, which is an evolutionary step forward from the Flight Plate in the Air Jordan XXX4 and the Eclipse Plate in the Air Jordan XXXV. It also houses Formula 23 foam tech tucked away in the midsole for added comfort. The lead colorway (nickname TBA) features a haptic print that changes colors depending on how the light strikes the silhouette. No release info to speak of yet, but stay with Sole-U as Jordan Brand makes more info available.

Your Airness. The first was an ode to the gentle and caring nurturing that only mothers, aunts, grandmothers could provide; with the critically acclaimed, A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 'Raised By Women'. A tale near to The Whitaker Group founder, James Whitner. In the second chapter; from the cracks within the concrete, sprouted a rose ... and that rose was the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 1 High. Act three takes us to the polarizing Air Jordan 2 Retro. Carrying a similar color scheme to its predecessors, the AJ2 closely resembles the AJ1 from its crackled premium leather upper draped in a Sail motif. The silhouette sports a scaled black sleek midsole with Burgundy Crush accents on the heel, outsole and on one set of laces. The tale of "Your Airness" speaks to rising above in many ways and soaring above. There is some derivative from MJ's 1987 Slam Dunk Contest win and juxtaposed to messages of elevation and pride in your Blackness. Just as the campaign states, "our airness is forever." The A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 Retro releases exclusively at A Ma Maniére on May 13th. Stay with Sole-U on both Twitter and Instagram for further details. A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 5. 13. 22.

What's in your stash? That (above) is the question that looms over this conversation starter of an Air Jordan 1. Utilitarian vibes dominate this rough and rugged take on the classic Air Jordan model; from the sleek black canvas upper to the mesh underlay, the look is assisted by a shroud that rests underneath the lateral and medial eyelets and can be snapped into place for a more flush look. On top of those revised, futuristic elements are the buckles that hold the show-stopping stash pocket in place on the heel. The stash pocket can be unzipped for you to be able to hide whatever you'd like in there. (No judgement, here 👀) The 'Stash' Air Jordan 1 launches May 3rd on SNKRS. Air Jordan 1 "Stash" Black/Anthracite-Sail-Off Noir DN4336-001 5. 3. 22. $175

The sequel to January's release Packer Shoes and Reebok are bringing part two of their Answer IV collaboration to the light. The sequel was teased shortly thereafter the release of the original 'Ultramarine' release in January and features an ultra-clean motif that takes on the look of an Answer IV original color scheme. Armed with a white leather build as the main attraction; smooth light silver accents play the supporting role with a leather insert along the lateral and medial quarters and mesh underlay. With the lone splash of color coming from the red touches on the zipper and heel. Release is slated for Friday, April 22nd at of $180, both in-store and online at Packer Shoes. And just as the January drop, an accompanying "The Answer" t-shirt in black, in conjunction with Full Court Press for $45. Packer Shoes x Reebok Answer IV White/Silver 4. 22. 22. $180 via Packer Shoes

Icons reimagined The long standing partnership between Parley For The Oceans and adidas adds yet another chapter to their storied collaborative efforts. In the past, we've seen the two partner on silhouettes such as the Ultra Boost, Alphaedge 4D, SolarBoost, FUTURECRAFT.LOOP; models that are on the cutting edge of the Three Stripes' innovation and focus. But this particular grouping turns the clock back but still maintains the pillars of the Parley partnership. The spring-summer collection features a yarn composition containing at least 50% Parley plastic and the other 50% is a recycled polyester. The collection consists of the adidas Nizza Parley Hi and Lo, Superstar, Stan Smith, ZX 8000, Forum Mid and Low, NMD_R1 and two women's exclusives in the Forum Bold W and Nizza Platform W. Available in sleek black and white motifs, each release shows that you can indeed teach an old dog, new tricks. Release is scheduled for April 22nd.