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03/10/2025

Jordan Brand is opening its first U.S. World of Flight store in Philadelphia, a retail experience rooted in basketball culture and community.

Located at 1617 Walnut Street in a historic Beaux Arts building, the space will feature premium Jordan footwear and apparel, exclusive drops, curated styling, co-creation, and community events tied to the city’s hoops heritage.

To celebrate the October 10 opening, Jordan Brand will host a public block party with exclusive surprises for attendees.

Image source: Nike

30/09/2025

Jordan Brand is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 11, the 1995 silhouette first worn by Michael Jordan during his return to the game. To mark the milestone, the AJ11 is being reimagined with new colors, textures, and materials inspired by community-driven stories around the world.

The lineup begins October 1 with the Air Jordan 11 “Rare Air,” followed by the kids’ AJ11 Black Cat on October 4 and the women’s AJ11 “Pearl” on November 11. A North America-exclusive regional pack — featuring the “Mojave,” “H-Town,” and “285” — arrives November 22, while the AJ11 “China” launches December 1 as a China exclusive. The AJ11 “Gamma” returns globally on December 13. Looking ahead, the AJ11 “Tokyo” will release in Spring 2026 as a Japan exclusive.

Pairs will be available on SNKRS, Nike digital channels, Jordan Brand stores, and select retailers.

Image source: Nike

26/09/2025

Nike and SKIMS have launched their first women’s activewear collaboration, designed to sculpt, perform, and transition from the studio to everyday wear.

The debut spans 7 collections and 58 silhouettes — from Matte staples with Dri-FIT tech to Shine training essentials and Airy mesh layers — alongside seasonal lines like Vintage Seamless, Matte Tricot, Weightless Layers, and Shiny Nylon.

Alongside apparel, Nike and SKIMS confirmed their first footwear launch: two versions of the Nike Air Rift, reimagined in mesh and satin, arriving Spring 2026.

Available September 26 at nike.com/NikeSKIMS, SKIMS.com/NikeSKIMS, and select Nike + SKIMS flagship stores.

Image source: Nike

24/09/2025

Jordan Brand has unveiled the Tatum 4, Jayson Tatum’s fourth signature silhouette and the lightest model in the line.

The shoe features Cushlon 3.0 foam, a forefoot Air Zoom unit, TPU stability shank, four-way stretch upper, and multi-traction outsole for speed, stability, and responsiveness.

Launching October 10 in a St. Louis-inspired colorway with full family sizing at jordan.com and select retailers.

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18/09/2025

Jordan Brand is launching the El Vuelo collection, honoring the tradition of Lucha Libre with the Air Jordan 3 Retro and Spizike Low.

The AJ3 features eagle wing + luchador mask-inspired details, Mexican flag colors, gold accents, and the phrase “más vale maña que fuerza” on the tongue.

The Spizike Low pairs rattlesnake textures with premium details, while packaging draws from Mexico City’s iconic Lucha Libre posters. Global release is September 20 via jordan.com and select retailers.

Image source: Nike

17/09/2025

Rumors of a new atmos x Nike Air Max 95 pack for Spring 2026 gained traction after atmos creative director Hirofumi Kojima teased a Harajuku-themed pair.

The preview shows a sockliner with neon Swoosh, silver embroidery, and “HRJK” text — alongside a photo of Harajuku’s entrance sign.

No release details confirmed yet, but the theme suggests a possible Japan-exclusive.

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16/09/2025

Nike and Paris-based collective Air Afrique have introduced the Air Max RK61, a new silhouette blending dress shoe elegance with Air Max innovation.

Named after Air Afrique’s original flight code and founding year, the RK61 nods to aviation heritage with a jet engine–inspired Air unit, morse code outsole, jacquard sock liner, and airline logo zipper pull.

Acclaimed actor Issa and football legend Didier Drogba feature in the Première Classe campaign.

The Nike x Air Afrique Air Max RK61 launches globally October 9 via SNKRS and select retailers.

Image source: Nike

11/09/2025

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Sushi Club” is a special collaboration with Sushi Club, co-founded by Nobu Matsuhisa of NOBU and Chris Stamp of Stampd.

The sneaker features white tumbled leather overlays, a light grey suede Swoosh, metallic silver branding, and a crossed chopstick lace dubrae.

Raffle is live now via EQL for $150: sushiclub.runfair.com/en-US/us/sushi-force-one

Image source: Nike/Sushi Club

10/09/2025

Nike and Tom Sachs are resuming their NikeCraft partnership with the Mars Yard 3.0, officially releasing September 5, 2025.

The sneaker updates the Mars Yard lineage with suede overlays, TPU toe + heel clips, React foam midsole, carbon fiber plate, and reusable packaging.

Pairs will release first via Sachs’ I.S.R.U app challenges, followed by a SNKRS launch and select retailers in mid-September. Retail price: $275.

Image source: Nike/Tom Sachs

09/09/2025

Nike and the Virgil Abloh Archive are teaming up in Paris for The Codes Fall series, a public exhibition running September 30 through October 9.

The program will feature dialogues, workshops, performances, and screenings alongside a rare look at Virgil’s archive — including unreleased Nike prototypes, Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 betas, ISPA-style AF1 Mids, and the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 “Canary.”

Hosted at virgilabloh.com and in Paris, this marks one of the broadest posthumous showcases of Abloh’s creative legacy, offering fans and the public a chance to explore his design process, collaborations, and unfinished visions.

Image source: Getty Images/GQ

04/09/2025

Nike Basketball has unveiled the LeBron XXIII, introducing a new signature silhouette built with a full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole, Crown Containment System, carbon fiber shank, and engineered upper for speed, control, and responsiveness.

The “Uncharted” launch colorway drops September 25 in China and October 3 globally via nike.com and select retailers.

Nike will release 23 colorways tied to defining stories from LeBron’s career, alongside the Forever King apparel collection later this year.

Image source: Nike

03/09/2025

adidas Running and Mercedes AMG have launched a six-shoe adiZero collection, blending F1-inspired design with performance innovation.

The lineup includes the Prime X3 Strung, adios Pro 4, and EVO SL for marathon, plus the Ambition, Avanti Tyo, and Prime SP 4 for track. All feature black bases, red checkered Three Stripes, and AMG co-branding.

The collection is available now on adidas EU sites, with select models like the Prime X3 live in the US.

Image source: adidas

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