A lot has changed about the UltraBOOST since its inception, from the weave pattern to the cushioning altogether. And for the relatively new UltraBOOST WEB DNA, the Three Stripes have transformed the shoe without straying too far from what made the original so special. Most notably, the BOOST sole is encased in a rubberized cage, which is dressed a vibrant orange here. Above, the knit is threaded in a similar finish,Olukai Sandalswhose 1.0-inspired weave pattern is highlighted in a dark black. Dark silvers, then, mark the stripes along the side, rounding out a simple but bold interpretation of the modified runner.Although the collegiate athletic programs connected to Jordan Brand have been the lucky recipients of Player Exclusive footwear for quite some time, few issues of the past seem to be garnering the energy like this season’s Air Jordan 6. Inspired by varsity jackets and featuring a distressed suede finish, the Air Jordan 6 PE for the 2022 season has introduced a design concept that is both understandable to anyone who has participated in team sports and enticing to sneaker fans. Photos shared by @englishsole reveals a first look at Player Exclusives made for the Florida Gators colors. The school’s signature royal blue and bright orange cover the upper, while the Gator mascot logo appears on the heel via the embroidered patch and on lacelock. As seen on the other Air Jordan 6 PEs, the number 23 and the Jumpman logo appear via chenille patches on the tongue shroud.
The foundation of Nike’s Next Nature movement finds its purpose in creating footwear with environmentally preferred materials. Nike OutletEverything from the soles to the laces makes use of recycled content, lightning its imprint in an ever saturated world of consumer products. One of the upcoming releases of Nike’s Next Nature footwear is the Air Force 1 Ultra, a shoe that captures the spirit of the ’82 classic with subtle touches for the modern world. This clean white, grey, and blue colorway features leathers, suedes, and meshes made of recycled material, with a special tongue label featuring the tree-lines of the Pacific Northwest — a direct connection with nature. These aren’t a standard pair of AF1s, but rather the Ultra kind in which the sole is updated with lighter foams and an altered traction panel.
Created in 2016 by Swedish NGO IM, Humanium Metal is an innovation that turns illegal firearms into commercial products. Since its founding, 12,000 weapons have been reimagined, turned into pens, watches, and even pieces of art. Together with the team of artists at Maverick and sneaker designer Tuan Le — the latter of which is responsible for the Reebok Freestyle, AND1 Tai Chi, Mizuno Wave Rider, and more —Chippewa Bootsthe European outfit have created 501 Alchemist, an NFT project that aims to further break the cycle of gun violence. 501 Alchemist aids Humanium Metal’s core mission, helping foster the movement and further remove guns off the streets. And thanks to some help from Nifty Gateway, the income generated from the launch will be reinvested into communities affected by gun violence. The metaverse sneaker itself, one of a kind not only for its purpose but also its design, draws inspiration from ancient alchemy. Broken into three tiers — Terra, Aer, and Igni — the drop will feature a series of bespoke, ultra-rare digital collectibles, whose general look is akin to a high-top of the future. Following mint, holders will receive digitally wearable versions of their NFT, which can be equipped by metaverse avatars. Down the road, there will also be access to exclusive IRL/Digital events as well as AR and physical iterations of the shoes.
