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Month: October 2023
The three new Nike Dunks making waves on WOOVIN.
The Nike Dunk, an iconic silhouette, was first introduced in 1985 as a basketball sneaker. But a remake of the model to the specifications of skateboarders in the 2000s gave it new life. Then at the start of the 2020s, we saw a third coming of the Nike Dunk. Although popular for the last couple of years, the focus was put on newer sneakers, or brands more recently revitalized. However, the Nike Dunk and SB Dunk still remain relevant more than halfway through 2023. Maybe due to the continued attention Nike has been showing it, or the reputation that precedes it. Take a look at three new takes on the classic silhouette released recently.
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Nike SB Dunk High Supreme Rammellzee
Starting strong, the Nike SB Dunk High Supreme Rammellzee released alongside another just as impressive low-cut version. However, since the other two dunks on this list are low-cut, we’ve chosen to highlight the hightops. Supreme has a long history with Nike Dunks. Becoming the first brand to collaborate on a Nike SB Dunk 21 years ago. Ever since, the two brands have enjoyed a strong and successful relationship.
This time, Supreme has repainted the Nike SB Dunk with the works of late artist Rammellzee, a fellow New Yorker, to give the otherwise sail upper pops of color across the silhouette. His bright style and the collaged look give the sneaker a retro feel. Which, in our opinion, is reminiscent of the popular Nike SB Dunk Paris.Image: Yankee Kicks
Nike SB Dunk Low Born x Raised One Block At A Time
Born x Raised has teamed up again with Nike to remix the Nike SB Dunk, this time with more immaculate storytelling. The sneaker features a blue and white silhouette, with cross-shaped ventilation holes on the toe, and a holographic swoosh running down each side. The most striking detail on the sneaker however is “One Block At A Time” embroidered across the shoes’ mudguards. This is paired with the quote “on the turf” written on the sneaker’s tongue. Sewing together a homage to the LA Skate and Street Culture that Born x Raised was founded.
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Nike SB Dunk Low Yuto Horiogome
Last on our list, it is potentially the least showy of the three. But no less important. The Nike SB Dunk Low was made in collaboration with Yuto Horigome, one of the best street skaters in the world and a proud Nike athlete. The shoe therefore sees the Nike Dunk return to the world of skateboarders. Expanding on the legacies of the likes of Paul Rodriguez, Danny Supa, and many more skaters through the years. The sneaker rocks a white and grey colorway, with hits of salmon pink, khaki, and maroon. A crossed feather design is stamped onto the lateral side of the heel, designed by Japanese artist Verdy. The sneakers come together to pay homage to Horigome’s local skate park and the city where he grew up: Tokyo.
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Cactus Plant Flea Market with a crazy new addition to their roster.
After a short break since their last sneaker appearance, longtime collaborators Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike are back again. However, this time they are taking on their own design to create something utterly bonkers.
After proving themselves with their previous works, it looks like Nike has allowed CPFM to go wild with their own silhouette for their next collaboration, not utilizing them on the more traditional and better-selling models like their countless Nike Dunk releases. With this freedom, the streetwear brand has picked out the Nike Air Flea 2.
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The sneaker
Their version will feature a thick blue neoprene upper, with a black rubber sole stretching around the bottom of the upper. Two straps lock the feet in place and a huge adjustable sail swoosh covers the length of the sneaker. Little knobs cover the entire sneaker whereby the swoosh can be attached alongside other attachments that come with the sneaker. Other fun details include joint branding on the tongue and bright hits of yellow, red, green and navy on the sneakers branding. While huge “L” and “R” markings on the insole mockingly connote which sneaker is for the left or right foot. Lastly, the bottom of the sole has a glow-in-the-dark foot pattern. Alongside this colorful release, we are also expecting a black and sail pair to hit stores at the same time. Both pairs are coming in specialized boxes and with added spider, Nike and Cactus Plant Flea Market attachments.
They sneakers were discreetly advertised on stage at Rolling Loud Miami, by Franz Lyons, Turnstile’s bassist. However, they were more explicitly revealed through a Claymation ad that featured LeBron James alongside other Nike athletes. Whilst the ad isn’t your typical Nike campaign, it takes a very experimental and downright confusing approach. Its number of cameos, even if the celebrities are technically just clay versions, grabbed our attention. Since then, both rappers Lil Yachty and Kid Cudi have come out in adoration of the new model. With the latter even snapping pics wearing the black and white pair.
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Our thoughts
After proving itself time and time again, CPFM has taken its greatest risk yet. And that says something, since their last sneakers came with grassy fur covering the entire upper. This is the first time their bold antics don’t rely on a famous model as a canvas. Instead, being entirely the creation of CPFM. The result encapsulates the crazy, bulky and oversized nature of current sneaker trends, taking it to the extreme. While adding some customization options, reminiscent of Crocs‘ infamous Jibbitz, which will only add to the sneaker’s popularity.
Three cultures come together in the spirit of football for one sneaker.
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Dutch sneaker store, Patta, and American giants, Nike, are collaborating again on another Air Max, after the success of their previous collaborations. But this time, rather than offering a completely unique take, Patta is taking inspiration from LaLiga powerhouse Barcelona to help decorate their latest offering. Here’s what we know about the Nike Air Max Plus x Patta x Barcelona so far.
The sneaker
Choosing to honor FC Barcelona’s famous colors, the sneaker comes in a mesh upper, dressed in a garnet and blue gradient, while the TPU exoskeleton is painted black. The mudguard, laces, heel and tongue tabs are also black, and garnet and blue ticks feature on the midfoot. Reflective 3M accents scale the length of the sneaker for an extra flash. The colorful upper is paired with a simpler white and black midsole, save for the gradient returning on the shank plate. And the Air bubbles have a dark red lining for an extra pop of color. Otherwise, the sneaker features a unique Barcelona doubré on the bottom of the laces, and yellow and black Patta branding on the tongue and heel.
Where the sneaker pays homage to Barcelona fans is with the writing on the insole. Reading out “Culers del Mon.” Culers is the nickname for Barcelona’s fans, and del mon means “of the world” in Barcelona’s native Catalan language. The sneaker references the global fanbase of Barcelona, a nice touch given the sneakers’ release in collaboration with Dutch and American brands.
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Our thoughts about the Nike Air Max Patta Barcelona
This idea could have been performed on any Nike sneaker, so why did they choose the Nike Air Max Plus? Well, two clear reasons come to mind. Firstly, this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of the iconic silhouette, making the perfect time for it to receive some love from longtime Air Max aficionados, Patta: a brand that has also noted the rich history of Dutch managers at Barcelona and the number of players from Amsterdam who would go on to play for Barcelona.
Moreover, the Air Max Plus, hot off a football-themed “Mercurial” colorways release, has a history that is heavily intertwined with football. Although originally designed as a running sneaker, it quickly became more popular for everyday use, particularly as a sneaker of choice to wear to football games in the UK. Casuals, a name for football fans known for their unique fashion-sense, taking a liking to the sneaker not only makes it fitting for a football-themed collaboration but also makes the timing of such a collaboration relevant, as football fashion, now often referred to as “Bloke-core” online, has seen quite the resurgence. Models like the Adidas Samba and Puma Palermo which were also common fixtures on game day saw a boost in popularity.
When will the Air Max Patta Barcelona release?
The Nike Air Max Plus x Patta x Barcelona will be released soon on October 13th, alongside new Patta x Nike x Barcelona FC clothing. After that, they will become available to buy and sell right here at WOOVIN.
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You will never guess which silhouette is coming back!
Image: Titolo A sneaker that was once one of the best-selling sneakers in the world is returning, and it’s caught all of us by surprise. A sign of the time in which it was made, the Nike Roshe was an extremely successful silhouette during the early 2010s before being discontinued by Nike and fading away into a memory. But Nike looks set to reintroduce the model, in an attempt to recreate the popularity it held with its original release.
The shoe.
Looking to come back to its original form, the model will feature a breathable mesh upper, with a simplistic piece design. A TPU Nike swoosh can be found on the sides of the shoe, and the upper sits atop a plush foam outsole. Otherwise, rope laces and tags on the heel and tongue finish off the minimalistic silhouette. Although different versions were released including a FlyKnit version, whether any more than the standard pair will release is yet to be seen.
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What we know.
Although a golf version of the Nike Roshe has continued to stay in production, this will be the first lifestyle Roshe has had for some time. After unsuccessful attempts to translate the hype around the Nike Roshe to the following Nike Roshe One and Two silhouettes. After this, the Roshe seemed to be succeeded by other minimalist Nike models such as the Nike Tanjun. That said, rumors are of an autumn release of the sneakers, but any other details are up in the air. Once the sneakers will become available on WOOVIN to buy and sell once they see a release.
Our thoughts.
Although it can be hard to look back and fully remember how popular the Roshe was because of the speed at which it disappeared. The sneakers were everywhere, from the fanciest retail spaces to the local foot locker. Everyone had seen the sneakers, and if you didn’t have a pair of your own, you at least knew five people who did. They were so popular in fact that Kanye West has even cited them as inspiration for his Adidas Yeezy Boost 350. Sporting a similar silhouette, West wanted to replace Nike’s top model at the time now he had left the Swoosh for Adidas.
What was unique about the Nike Roshe was the number of colorways they were released in, to meet demand. Causing a wave of colorful sneakers that were much more vibrant than the more toned-down colorways that are popular nowadays. Moreover, its running shoe silhouette and minimalist design are reminiscent of the early 2010s and the following trends. Think back to the Adidas Ultraboosts and the Adidas NMDS, and the prevailing popularity of running shoes or at least running-inspired lifestyle silhouettes. It will be interesting to see upon the return of the Nike Roshe, whether such a silhouette, can thrive in 2023, and whether it does so off of nostalgia. Or if it can find a new group of younger sneakerheads who maybe weren’t around to appreciate the sneaker’s original release.
