With the resurgence of Y2K fashion, we are seeing more classic designs brought back to trend, including ones from Japan’s very own Onitsuka Tiger. Following the CACTFUL pack, the MEXICO 66 now surfaces in a new GDX rendition. First released as part of the “Nippon Made” series in March, the MEXICO 66 GDX showcases a […]
List of posts in June 2023
Multiple Colorways of the New Balance 997R To Arrive in 2023
The New Balance 997R, a retrofitting of the 997 that debuted in 1991, has emerged in multiple new colorways just in time for the summer. The pair-in-question is a more affordable version of the mainline 997, catered to a younger, more budget-conscious demographic. The model’s hallmarks are a mainstay through its mesh base layer and […]
The Onitsuka Tiger “MEXICO 66 CACTFUL” Is Made of 20% Mexican Cactus
Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66 has been a brand staple for over half a century. And recently, the Japanese legacy brand released five new pairs of the model in their “MEXICO 66 CACTFUL” collection. For its latest iteration, its iconic design elements are a mainstay but its composition has been overhauled, for the first time using […]
2 Colorways of the KEEN x Hiking Patrol Jasper “Rocks” Arrives on 7 September
[Update 6 Sep 2023] The wait for the KEEN x Hiking Patrol Jasper “Rocks” will end imminently. Both pairs—one in “Cuban Beige”, another “Phantasmal Red”—will be availed online through KEEN and at select global retailers on 7 September. Find them there with a price tag of US$140. In the meantime, enjoy the visual treat that […]
Yu-Gi-Oh! x adidas Brings Nostalgia With the Superstar
Following a recent collaborative take on the ADI2000, Japanese media franchise Yu-Gi-Oh! and adidas officially partner up once again for their latest release with the Superstar model. Long-time players of the franchise’s card series would definitely be greeted with a sense of nostalgia as this time, a graphic design of one of the strongest God, […]
A Quartet of Leather-Clad New Balance 1906 “Protection Pack” Surfaces
New Balance’s popularity has reached its apex. They can credit the changing times, the market shift towards a vintage aesthetic, and even their collaborators. But part of their rise has been boosted by the success of their “Protection Pack”. A theme that started with the “Rain Cloud” 2002R in 2021. Just as much as the […]
Valentino x PORTER is the Collab You Didn’t Know You Needed
[Update 2023] The Valentino x PORTER collection is arriving earlier than expected! The release will take place on 6 December via PORTER Omotesando and a pop-up store at Isetain Shinjuku, followed by Valentino and PORTER Tokyo on 15 December. In the meantime, check out the lineup of products via the gallery above as we anticipate […]
Create Your Own 1-of-1 Maybe Tomorrow x Saucony Jazz Court DIY
Mark Nguyen’s Maybe Tomorrow dove into the footwear realm with an assist from Saucony at the tail-end of 2022. Aesop’s fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, served as the inspiration in their freshman effort. For this followup, the duo looks to you for the ether to draw inspiration from. The Maybe Tomorrow x Saucony Jazz […]
PORTER and Converse Team Up for an All Star Hi “SMOKY”
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of PORTER by Yoshida & Co.’s famed “SMOKY” series, the label has teamed up with Converse to create an All Star Hi dedicated to the aforementioned signature. PORTER’s “SMOKY” is a series of bags that contain the original “CORDURA Duck” fabric. It uses Zimbabwe cotton uneven yarn for the wrap threads, […]
The POST ARCHIVE FACTION x On Cloudmonster Now Has a Release Date
[Update 4 Sep 2023] POST ARCHIVE FACTION has seemingly confirmed the launch of their first sneaker collaboration with On Running. Via a series of Instagram posts, which also gave us more looks of the titular Cloudmonster silhouette in white (!), the South Korean label announced that the PAF 5.1 collection will be available online on […]









